Needwood Golf Course Derwood, Maryland
Needwood Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Derwood, Maryland, playing 6,254 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 68.8 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,254 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.8 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Derwood, Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.1183, -77.1390 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,254 | 70 | 68.8 | 122 |
| White | 5,948 | 70 | 67.4 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,649 | 71 | 71.3 | 118 |
| Green | 4,655 | 72 | 65.8 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 68.8/122 | 364 | 401 | 185 | 514 | 470 | 383 | 193 | 349 | 397 | 3256 | 359 | 395 | 195 | 515 | 332 | 177 | 419 | 173 | 433 | 2998 | 6254 |
| White 67.4/117 | 347 | 398 | 172 | 502 | 459 | 360 | 173 | 329 | 384 | 3124 | 347 | 366 | 177 | 506 | 319 | 151 | 405 | 135 | 418 | 2824 | 5948 |
| Gold 71.3/118 | 332 | 395 | 147 | 488 | 442 | 336 | 156 | 312 | 368 | 2976 | 329 | 349 | 163 | 452 | 314 | 139 | 395 | 127 | 405 | 2673 | 5649 |
| Green 65.8/106 | 230 | 395 | 118 | 366 | 333 | 227 | 144 | 267 | 298 | 2378 | 317 | 228 | 149 | 339 | 255 | 110 | 381 | 111 | 387 | 2277 | 4655 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,254 yards, 68.8/122)
Course rating 1.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,649 yards, 71.3/118)
605 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,655 yards, 65.8/106)
1,599 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below 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 515 yards. 1 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 173 yards. 111 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 3. The shortest of the 3 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Needwood Golf Course?
Needwood Golf Course has a course rating of 68.8 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 65.8 with a slope of 106.
How long is Needwood Golf Course?
From the back tees, Needwood Golf Course plays 6,254 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Needwood Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 514-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Needwood Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,254 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,655 yards).
Is Needwood Golf Course public or private?
Needwood Golf Course is a public golf course in Derwood, Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Needwood Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Norbeck Country Club, Manor Country Club, Leisure World Golf Course (Silver Spring), Argyle Country Club (Silver Spring).
Is there a yardage book for Needwood Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Needwood 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 Needwood Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Needwood 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 Needwood 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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