Bethesda Country Club Maryland
Bethesda Country Club is a par-70 private course in Maryland, playing 6,846 yards from the Green tees with a rating of 73.5 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,846 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.5 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.0159, -77.1522 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 6,846 | 70 | 73.5 | 136 |
| Black | 6,660 | 70 | 72.5 | 130 |
| Gold | 6,236 | 70 | 70.1 | 127 |
| Blue | 5,885 | 71 | 74.4 | 126 |
| White | 5,286 | 72 | 71 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 73.5/136 | 335 | 230 | 466 | 520 | 465 | 421 | 384 | 349 | 195 | 3365 | 406 | 579 | 422 | 197 | 396 | 389 | 480 | 203 | 409 | 3481 | 6846 |
| Black 72.5/130 | 335 | 214 | 450 | 520 | 445 | 410 | 384 | 349 | 195 | 3302 | 380 | 567 | 422 | 186 | 396 | 362 | 455 | 181 | 409 | 3358 | 6660 |
| Gold 70.1/127 | 317 | 195 | 430 | 500 | 393 | 390 | 370 | 329 | 173 | 3097 | 366 | 521 | 408 | 151 | 382 | 345 | 415 | 162 | 389 | 3139 | 6236 |
| Blue 74.4/126 | 303 | 173 | 410 | 484 | 379 | 370 | 356 | 309 | 156 | 2940 | 354 | 484 | 375 | 136 | 367 | 324 | 390 | 143 | 372 | 2945 | 5885 |
| White 71/118 | 275 | 124 | 389 | 432 | 359 | 318 | 316 | 281 | 126 | 2620 | 320 | 442 | 326 | 124 | 323 | 306 | 376 | 109 | 340 | 2666 | 5286 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Green (6,846 yards, 73.5/136)
Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (6,236 yards, 70.1/127)
610 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,286 yards, 71/118)
1,560 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 579 yards. 59 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 195 yards. 126 from the WHITE tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bethesda Country Club?
Bethesda Country Club has a course rating of 73.5 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the WHITE tees, the rating is 71 with a slope of 118.
How long is Bethesda Country Club?
From the back tees, Bethesda Country Club plays 6,846 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bethesda Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 520-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bethesda Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Green tees (6,846 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,286 yards).
Is Bethesda Country Club public or private?
Bethesda Country Club is a private golf course in Maryland. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Bethesda Country Club?
Nearby courses include Burning Tree Country Club, Kenwood Golf & Country Club, Manor Country Club, Needwood Golf Course (Derwood).
Is there a yardage book for Bethesda Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bethesda Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bethesda Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bethesda Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bethesda Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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