Piney Branch Golf Club Maryland
Piney Branch Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Maryland, playing 6,780 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.5 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,780 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.5 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.5786, -76.8302 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,780 | 6,200 | 71 | 73.5 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,493 | 5,937 | 71 | 72.3 | 128 |
| White | 6,081 | 5,560 | 71 | 70.4 | 126 |
| Gold | 5,613 | 5,133 | 71 | 68.5 | 120 |
| Green | 5,173 | 4,730 | 71 | 66.4 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.5/131 | 383 | 548 | 439 | 411 | 394 | 553 | 188 | 390 | 174 | 3480 | 413 | 416 | 413 | 181 | 490 | 422 | 186 | 372 | 407 | 3300 | 6780 |
| Blue 72.3/128 | 378 | 532 | 383 | 396 | 380 | 517 | 174 | 384 | 145 | 3289 | 406 | 394 | 404 | 170 | 484 | 405 | 179 | 362 | 400 | 3204 | 6493 |
| White 70.4/126 | 372 | 509 | 365 | 350 | 328 | 498 | 163 | 377 | 138 | 3100 | 391 | 350 | 390 | 160 | 475 | 369 | 163 | 345 | 338 | 2981 | 6081 |
| Gold 68.5/120 | 324 | 509 | 365 | 295 | 328 | 498 | 113 | 297 | 138 | 2867 | 348 | 312 | 380 | 150 | 378 | 332 | 163 | 345 | 338 | 2746 | 5613 |
| Green 66.4/111 | 324 | 407 | 329 | 295 | 317 | 288 | 113 | 297 | 138 | 2508 | 384 | 312 | 365 | 120 | 378 | 332 | 137 | 341 | 296 | 2665 | 5173 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,780 yards, 73.5/131)
Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,081 yards, 70.4/126)
699 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,173 yards, 66.4/111)
1,607 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 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 of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 553 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 174 yards. 138 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Piney Branch Golf Club?
Piney Branch Golf Club has a course rating of 73.5 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 66.4 with a slope of 111.
How long is Piney Branch Golf Club?
From the back tees, Piney Branch Golf Club plays 6,780 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Piney Branch Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 13, a 181-yard par 3 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Piney Branch Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,780 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,173 yards).
Is Piney Branch Golf Club public or private?
Piney Branch Golf Club is a public golf course in Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Piney Branch Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Oakmont Green Golf Course, River Downs Golf Club (Finksburg), Hayfields Country Club, Westminster National Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Piney Branch Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Piney Branch Golf 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 Piney Branch Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Piney Branch Golf 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 Piney Branch Golf 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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