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 | 14 |
| 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 | 6,057 | 71 | 76.4 | 142 |
| 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 Inner9/Outer9 | 6,057 | 71 | 76.4 | 143 |
| Silver Inner9/Outer9 | 5,370 | 71 | 71.6 | 127 |
| 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 76.4/142 | 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 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 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 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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,844 yards, 73.4/135)
Course rating 2.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Silver (5,695 yards, 68.2/121)
1,149 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green Inner9/Outer9 (4,841 yards, 64.6/117)
2,003 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
Stroke index 2.
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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 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 Burning Tree Country Club, Bethesda Country Club, Kenwood Golf & Country Club, River Bend Golf Course.
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.
How do you play Congressional Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Congressional 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 Congressional 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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