Congressional Country Club Besthesda, Maryland
Congressional Country Club is a par-71 private course in Besthesda, Maryland, playing 6,844 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,844 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 17 |
| Location | Besthesda, Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.9944, -77.1786 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,844 | 71 | 73.4 | 135 |
| Blue Inner 9/Outer 9 | 6,844 | 71 | 73.4 | 135 |
| Gold | 6,483 | 71 | 71.7 | 131 |
| Gold Inner 9 /Outer 9 | 6,483 | 71 | 71.7 | 131 |
| White | 6,050 | 71 | 69.8 | 127 |
| White Inner 9/Outer 9 | 6,050 | 71 | 69.8 | 127 |
| White/Silver | 5,695 | 71 | 68.2 | 121 |
| Red Inner 9/Outer 9 | 5,403 | 67 | 66.9 | 114 |
| Silver | 5,370 | 71 | 71.9 | 125 |
| Green Inner 9/Outer 9 | 5,045 | 67 | 65.5 | 111 |
| Green | 4,841 | 71 | 68.2 | 117 |
| WHITE | 6,057 | 71 | 76.4 | 142 |
| White Inner9/Outer9 | 6,057 | 71 | 76.4 | 143 |
| Silver | 5,370 | 71 | 71.9 | 125 |
| Silver Inner9/Outer9 | 5,370 | 71 | 71.6 | 127 |
| Green | 4,841 | 71 | 68.2 | 117 |
| Green Inner9/Outer9 | 4,841 | 71 | 64.6 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73.4/135 | 447 | 406 | 221 | 421 | 212 | 553 | 501 | 461 | 387 | 3609 | 511 | 190 | 434 | 150 | 540 | 413 | 386 | 407 | 204 | 3235 | 6844 |
| Blue Inner 9/Outer 9 73.4/135 | 447 | 406 | 221 | 421 | 212 | 413 | 386 | 407 | 204 | 3117 | 553 | 501 | 461 | 387 | 511 | 190 | 434 | 150 | 540 | 3727 | 6844 |
| Gold 71.7/131 | 429 | 387 | 195 | 408 | 190 | 525 | 493 | 418 | 361 | 3406 | 493 | 175 | 414 | 142 | 512 | 395 | 379 | 393 | 174 | 3077 | 6483 |
| Gold Inner 9 /Outer 9 71.7/131 | 429 | 387 | 195 | 408 | 190 | 395 | 379 | 393 | 174 | 2950 | 525 | 493 | 418 | 361 | 493 | 175 | 414 | 142 | 512 | 3533 | 6483 |
| White 69.8/127 | 403 | 360 | 177 | 386 | 172 | 503 | 475 | 370 | 333 | 3179 | 481 | 150 | 366 | 127 | 484 | 375 | 364 | 375 | 149 | 2871 | 6050 |
| White Inner 9/Outer 9 69.8/127 | 403 | 360 | 177 | 386 | 172 | 375 | 364 | 375 | 149 | 2761 | 503 | 475 | 370 | 333 | 481 | 150 | 366 | 127 | 484 | 3289 | 6050 |
| White/Silver 68.2/121 | 403 | 335 | 142 | 386 | 138 | 426 | 475 | 312 | 333 | 2950 | 481 | 150 | 344 | 118 | 484 | 302 | 364 | 353 | 149 | 2745 | 5695 |
| Red Inner 9/Outer 9 66.9/114 | 398 | 335 | 175 | 374 | 138 | 302 | 345 | 353 | 102 | 2522 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 451 | 101 | 344 | 118 | 420 | 2881 | 5403 |
| Silver 71.9/125 | 398 | 335 | 142 | 374 | 138 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 2834 | 451 | 101 | 344 | 118 | 420 | 302 | 345 | 353 | 102 | 2536 | 5370 |
| Green Inner 9/Outer 9 65.5/111 | 377 | 275 | 138 | 330 | 138 | 302 | 293 | 305 | 80 | 2238 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 412 | 101 | 344 | 102 | 401 | 2807 | 5045 |
| Green 68.2/117 | 283 | 275 | 138 | 330 | 138 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 2611 | 412 | 101 | 234 | 102 | 401 | 302 | 293 | 305 | 80 | 2230 | 4841 |
| WHITE 76.4/142 | 403 | 364 | 177 | 386 | 172 | 503 | 478 | 370 | 333 | 3186 | 481 | 150 | 366 | 127 | 484 | 375 | 364 | 375 | 149 | 2871 | 6057 |
| White Inner9/Outer9 76.4/143 | 403 | 364 | 177 | 386 | 172 | 375 | 364 | 375 | 149 | 2765 | 503 | 478 | 370 | 333 | 481 | 150 | 366 | 127 | 484 | 3292 | 6057 |
| Silver 71.9/125 | 398 | 335 | 142 | 374 | 138 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 2834 | 451 | 101 | 344 | 118 | 420 | 302 | 345 | 353 | 102 | 2536 | 5370 |
| Silver Inner9/Outer9 71.6/127 | 398 | 335 | 142 | 374 | 138 | 302 | 345 | 353 | 102 | 2489 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 451 | 101 | 344 | 118 | 420 | 2881 | 5370 |
| Green 68.2/117 | 283 | 275 | 138 | 330 | 138 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 2611 | 412 | 101 | 234 | 102 | 401 | 302 | 293 | 305 | 80 | 2230 | 4841 |
| Green Inner9/Outer9 64.6/117 | 283 | 275 | 138 | 330 | 138 | 302 | 293 | 305 | 80 | 2144 | 426 | 401 | 312 | 308 | 412 | 101 | 234 | 102 | 401 | 2697 | 4841 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,844 yards, 73.4/135)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 5, 553 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Silver (5,695 yards, 68.2/121)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green Inner9/Outer9 (4,841 yards, 64.6/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (308 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 553 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 150 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 434-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Congressional Country Club?
Congressional Country Club has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Green Inner9/Outer9 tees, the rating is 64.6 with a slope of 117.
How long is Congressional Country Club?
From the back tees, Congressional Country Club plays 6,844 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Congressional Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 553-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Congressional Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,844 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green Inner9/Outer9 tees (4,841 yards).
Is Congressional Country Club public or private?
Congressional Country Club is a private golf course in Besthesda, Maryland. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Congressional Country Club?
Nearby courses include River Bend Golf Course, Washington Golf and Country Club (Arlington), Westwood Country Club, Trump National Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Congressional Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Congressional 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.
Does Congressional Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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