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River Downs Golfers' Club

1900 River Downs Dr
Finksburg, MD 21048
Phone: (800)518-7337Fax: (410)526-2098

This Arthur Hills designed course was opened in 1995 and was built atop the beautiful rolling hills of Carroll County. Hill's natural design philosophy uses the ravines and elevation changes of the terrain to create some of the most challenging and unique golf holes in the area. Water hazards (ponds and streams) come into play on seven holes. The most demanding hole at River Downs is #9, a 224-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over a large ravine to the green. In its first year of operation, River Downs Golfers' Club was given an "Honorable Mention " as one of the "Best Courses in the Baltimore/Washington Area" by "Washington Golf Magazine." It is truly one of the "Must Play" courses in the area. Tee times are reserved for the general public seven days in advance. Tournament and outing packages are available. There is also a practice putting green, target range, and full service pro shop available at this club. Call (410) 526-2000 or (800) 518-7337 for additional information on rates, memberships, or tee times. This is another GolfSouth property.

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Holes: 18

Greens: Bent Grass

Fairways: Bent Grass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Blue	72	6873	72.6	129
White	72	6437	71	122
Gold	72	6019	69.1	120
Green	0	0	0	0

Greens Fees:	$20-$49
Course Type:	semi-private
Dress Code:	No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season:	Open all year
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Course reviews for River Downs Golfers' Club
Average Golfer Review (4.3 Stars):

Number of Reviews: 3
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Outstanding, Jun 07, 2004

reviewer: John Jacobson from Columbia MD.

I have played many courses throughout the years. I was given the oppertunity to ply this course last year and I have been dying to get back. I thouroughly enjoyed this course. From the lay out of the holes to the toughness of each shot. This is definately a course I will keep comming back to year after year. Well done to all of the staff for such a great course.

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Hit em straight!, May 28, 2004

reviewer: Eric from Clarksville, MD

I have played this course 3 times. As a player who shoots in the 90's, I find it to be very challenging and worth the 25 mile trip from Howard county. If you hit the ball straight, you will score well. If you miss the fairways, this course will eat you alive. The holes are scenic and the course is in superb condition. The service is outstanding.

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

It's a True Golf Course, Mar 10, 2004

reviewer: Ed D. from Carroll County, MD

If you are a beginner or shoot over 100, don't expect to shoot under 100. You must be able to hit to an area and plan for your next shot. If you enjoy a challenge and a few very original hole layouts. This is the course. The course is very fair for a good golfer. The course name is now Francis Scott Key. You will enjoy the course if you can play the game or you will enjoy the course if you just want to go for a scenic walk.

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Golfable Golf Quote of the Day:

" These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow. -- Sam Snead "