Rock Creek Park Golf

Laid out across former farmland and hardwood forest as Washington, D.C.’s second public golf facility, the grounds showcase early design work by William Flynn, who later shaped legendary courses like Shinnecock Hills and Cherry Hills. The terrain accentuates natural elevation shifts, delivering extreme hills and narrow fairways on the back nine, though family tees help balance the challenge. Ground-level amenities keep the focus on play, featuring a free practice green, the Golf Academy, and pre-packaged snacks and drinks.