July 2001












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Diplomatís Guide to Golf Courses

Belle Haven Country Club
6023 Fort Hunt Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 329-2441
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6643
Par: 72
Designer: Leonard Macomber
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Call (703) 329-1448

Bethesda Country Club
7601 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1703
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6674
Par: 70
Designer: Arthur Hills
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Jim Solks,
Head Pro (301) 365-1703

Burning Tree Club
8600 Burdette Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1200
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6400
Par: 71
Designer: Alister Mackenzie
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals,Caddies, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar

Chevy Chase Club
6100 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-0891
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6648
Par: 69
Designer: Donald Ross
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Caddies, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Call (301) 652-4100

Columbia Country Club
7900 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 951-5050
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 5607
Par: 74
Designer: Walter Travis
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas and Electric Cart Rentals, Caddies, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Sheila Bellflower (301) 951-5000

Congressional Country Club
8500 River Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 469-2032
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7219
Par: 72
Designer: Devereux Emmet
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Caddies, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar

Country Club of Fairfax
5110 Ox Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-3445
Type: P rivate
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6639
Par: 71
Designer: Arthur Hills
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Call (703) 273-3100

Goose Creek Golf Club
43001 Golf Club Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 729-2500
Type: Semi Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6444
Par: 72
Designer: William F. Gordon
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas Carts, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, On-Site pro, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area
Embassy Contact: Brett Cameron, Dir. of Sales & Marketing (703) 761-1444

International Country Club
13200 Lee Jackson Hwy.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 449-3430
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6723
Par: 71
Designer: Ault, Clark & Associates
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, On-Site Club, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Niel Griggs,
General Manager (703) 449-3430

Kenwood Golf & Country Club
5601 River Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3605
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6077
Par: 70
Designer: Rod Thompson
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas and Electric Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putitng Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar

Lakewood Country Club
13901 Glen Mill Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 762-9074
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6768
Par: 72
Designer: Ed Ault & Al Jamison
Facilities: Po Shop, Gas Cart Rentals, Driving Range, On-Site Pro, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Jorge Massa,
General Manager (301) 762-5430

Lansdowne Resort
44050 Woodridge Pkwy.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 729-8400
Type: Resort
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7057
Par: 72
Designer: Robert T. Jones Jr.
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas Carts, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, On-Site Pro, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area
Embassy Contact: Scott Purpura,
Golf Pro (703) 729-8400

Lowes Island Club
20391 Lowes Island Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 444-4802
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6902
Par: 72
Designer: Tom Fazio
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Caddies, Driving Range, On-Site Pro, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, Restaurant & Bar
Embassy Contact: Membership Dept.,
(703) 444-4801
A sponsor is required in order to become a member

Manor Country Club
14901 Carrolton Rd.
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-1131
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6390
Par: 70
Designer: Coleman Plecker
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Kimberry Merrick, Dir. of Sales & Marketing (301) 929-1700

Mount Vernon Country Club
5111 Old Mill Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-3565
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6281
Par: 70
Designer: Pete Vanpelt
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Call (703) 780-3590

Norbeck Country Club
17200 Cashell Rd.
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 774-7706
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6855
Par: 72
Designer: Tom Reynolds
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Piutting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Steve Malbinni, General Manager (301) 774-7700

Penderbrook Golf Club
3700 Golf Tri Ln.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 385-3700
Type: Semi Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6156
Par: 71
Designer: Ault, Clark & Associates
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Putting Green, Chipping Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Tim Dittmar,
General Manager (703) 385-3700

Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
41601 Raspberry Dr.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 779-2555
Type: Semi Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7191
Par: 72
Designer: Jim Devine
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro.
Embassy Contact: Steve Clark
(703) 779-2555 ext.100

River Creek Club
43730 Olympic Blvd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 779-1033
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7036
Par: 72
Designer: Ault, Clark & Associates
Facilities: Gas Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro
Embassy Contact: John Caesley,
Golf Pro (703) 779-2022

The Country Club at Woodmore
12320 Pleasant Prospect
Mitchellville, MD 20721
(301) 249-8589
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7089
Par: 72
Designer: Arnold Palmer
Facilities: Gas Cart Rentals, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Tom Obradovic
(301) 249-8589

Tournament Players Club at Avenel
10000 Oaklyn Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-3700
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 7005
Par: 71
Designer: Ault, Clark & Associates
Facilities: Electric Carts, Rental Carts , Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Jacky Corsey
for details on membership

Washington Golf & Country Club
3017 N. Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 524-4600
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6133
Par: 70
Designer: Donald Ross
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas Cart Rentals, Caddies, Driving Range, On-Site Pro, Restaurant , Bar
A sponsor is required in order to become a member

WestPark Golf Club
59 Clubhouse Dr. SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-7023
Type: Semi Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6521
Par: 71
Designer: Ed Ault
Facilities: Pro Shop, Gas Cart Rentals, Pull Cart Rentals, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Beer Bar
Embassy Contact: Pro Shop
(703) 777-7023

Woodmont Country Club
1201 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 762-6801
Type: Private
Course: 18-hole
Yardage: 6986
Par: 72
Designer: Alfred H. Tull
Facilities: Pro Shop, Electric Cart Rentals, Caddies, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping and Sand Area, On-Site Pro, Restaurant, Bar
Embassy Contact: Call (301) 762-6801



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