Black Rock
Access: Public.
Layout: 18 holes, par 72, 6,646 yards.
The county's newest course, at 17 years old, Black Rock is one of Maryland's most spectacular public courses.
Cost:
Greens fees for county residents:
· Nine holes - $16 weekdays; $8 for a cart
· 18 holes - $25 weekdays, $30 weekends; $16 for a cart.
Greens fees for out-of-county residents:
· Nine holes - $16 weekdays; $8 for a cart.
· 18 holes - $30 weekdays, $40 weekends; $16 for a cart.
Juniors and seniors, in-county (weekdays only):
· 18 holes - $16; $14 for a cart.
Juniors and seniors, out-of-county (weekdays only):
· 18 holes - $18; $14 for cart.
Midday (after noon Monday-Friday):
· 18 holes - $32, includes cart.
Midday (after 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday):
· 18 holes - $35, includes cart.
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m., seven days a week) - $15; $10 for a cart.
Tee times are required one week in advance.
Address: 20025 Mount Aetna Road.
Directions: From Hagerstown, go east on Dual Highway and turn left onto Mount Aetna Road. Course is about one mile on the right.
For information, call 240-313-2816 or visit www.blackrockgolfcourse.com.
Fountain Head
Access: Private.
Layout: 18 holes, par 71, 6,323 yards.
Cost:
Must be a member or a guest of member to play.
Address: 13316 Fountain Head Road, off Pennsylvania Avenue, north of Hagerstown.
For information, call 301-739-6933 or visit www.fhcc1924.com
Hagerstown Greens at Hamilton Run
Access: Public.
Layout: Nine holes, par 34, 2,554 yards. Course is short and tight. Only one water hazard. One par 5, three par 3s.
Cost
· Weekdays: $9 for nine holes, $12 for 18 holes; seniors (62 and older) and juniors (16 and younger), $8 for nine holes, $10 for 18 holes.
· Weekends: $13 for nine or 18 holes
· Twilight (from 6 p.m. until dusk): $7.50
Carts: $9 for nine holes, $14 for 18; for seniors, $8.50 for nine holes, $13.50 for 18.
For frequent golfers, the best deal is to pay $250 for yearly membership for unlimited play, $200 for seniors. The family rate is $400 annually.
Walk-ons only, no tee times.
Address: 2 S. Cleveland Ave., at corner of Dual Highway and Cleveland Avenue.
For information, call 301-733-8630.
Yingling's
Access: Public.
Layout: 18 holes, par 54, 1,720 yards. The county's only par-3 course.
The course is ideal for beginners and others who want to work on their iron game.
Cost:
· $7 for nine holes, $9 for 18 holes, $13 for all-day play.
· For seniors and those younger than 16 - $6 for nine holes, $8 for 18 holes, $11 for all-day play.
No carts. Walk-ons only, no tee times.
Address: 20220 Jefferson Blvd., one mile east of Hagerstown on Md. 64.
For information, call 301-790-2494 or visit www.yinglingsgolfcenter.com.