Gunpowder Golf Course Laurel, Maryland
Gunpowder Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Laurel, Maryland, playing 6,061 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 67.3 and slope of 110.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,061 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 67.3 / 110 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Laurel, Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.0896, -76.9214 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,061 | 70 | 67.3 | 110 |
| Blue | 5,277 | 70 | 63.5 | 100 |
| Red | 4,710 | 70 | 62.1 | 98 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 67.3/110 | 346 | 401 | 494 | 194 | 321 | 325 | 467 | 167 | 435 | 3150 | 360 | 335 | 161 | 305 | 273 | 530 | 387 | 155 | 405 | 2911 | 6061 |
| Blue 63.5/100 | 336 | 336 | 459 | 160 | 257 | 265 | 409 | 127 | 389 | 2738 | 339 | 300 | 129 | 265 | 254 | 478 | 268 | 122 | 384 | 2539 | 5277 |
| Red 62.1/98 | 300 | 290 | 425 | 154 | 256 | 211 | 296 | 100 | 319 | 2351 | 315 | 290 | 110 | 260 | 250 | 461 | 258 | 90 | 325 | 2359 | 4710 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,061 yards, 67.3/110)
Course rating 2.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,277 yards, 63.5/100)
784 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,710 yards, 62.1/98)
1,351 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 530 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gunpowder Golf Course?
Gunpowder Golf Course has a course rating of 67.3 and slope of 110 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 62.1 with a slope of 98.
How long is Gunpowder Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gunpowder Golf Course plays 6,061 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gunpowder Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 467-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gunpowder Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,061 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,710 yards).
Is Gunpowder Golf Course public or private?
Gunpowder Golf Course is a public golf course in Laurel, Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gunpowder Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Cross Creek Golf Club (Beltsville), University of Maryland Golf Course, Argyle Country Club (Silver Spring), Leisure World Golf Course (Silver Spring).
Is there a yardage book for Gunpowder Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gunpowder Golf Course 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 Gunpowder Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gunpowder Golf Course 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 Gunpowder Golf Course 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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