Course Reviews: Maryland, My Maryland
This week, just before the craziness of my girls going back to school and hockey season starting back up, I decided to head over to Maryland and play a few courses I'd always wanted to tackle — but never had the convenient opportunity. It was good timing for a quasi-staycation, and all three courses — while decidedly different in their character (one public, one resort, one muni) — were extremely enjoyable tracks. Monday, Aug. 26 — Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, Rising Sun, Md. Chesapeake Bay Golf Club is a 20-minute drive west from the University of Delaware, halfway between North East and Rising Sun, Md. The course, built in 1969 by Russell Roberts, features rolling hills, ample elevation changes, generous fairways, and well-maintained grounds from tee to green the whole way. For a $60 Monday morning green fee (discounted $10 from the BuggyBall™ rate), I was treated to a fun and challenging (but not overly so) course, a great walk, beautiful scenery, and lush, smooth fairways. Cou...