P.B. Dye GC
Ijamsville, MD (in the area of Washington D.C. near Frederick MD)
Directions: I-270
From the City of Washington, DC, take I-495 going W, connect with I-270 going N then exit at Route 109 and drive N, connect with Route 255 and continue N for 1/2 mile, turn left on Fire Tower Rd and then turn left on Dr Perry Rd, following the road directly to the club.
#26 Toughest Golf Course in America, Golf Digest 2007: "Said young Dye--the younger of Pete's two sons--who built the course: 'I'm a golfer's worst nightmare--a bulldozer operator with a scratch handicap and an Irish sense of humor.' The result: triple-tiered greens edged by bunkers faced in wooden planks."
Golfcourse.com Review: This course features very hilly terrain, opening up to wide, rolling fairways. Large, well-undulated greens with plenty of break provide a challenging putting surface. Hole #11, a 169-yard, par 3, features a stunning plateau island green. Expect the in-between game to be tested, as this course places a premium on accurate approach shots. Walking the course is not permitted after noon on Friday, as well as on weekends.
Best Bar Nearby: Head into nearby Frederick, MD (www.downtownfrederick.org ) and follow your nose along Market & Patrick streets, a lively quarter of town noted for it's pubs and taverns. Golf Magazine likes the Brown Pelican (E Church St), a candlelit rathskellar featuring superb veal and seafood dishes. OR, Brewer's Alley (N Market St) is set in the former town hall and opera house, a lively spot with good pub grub, and beers brewed on-premisis.
Where To Grub: Per Golf Magazine, head west of Frederick near Boonsboro for dinner at Old South Inn (circa 1732). Superb continental cuisine, traditional dining rooms with fireplaces, and a garden area with mountain views. Southwest Airlines Spirit Mag likes Firestone's for second floor tables with street views.
Where To Stay: Frederick, MD is a convenient hub to area courses. Golf Magazine says Fairfield Inn by Marriott (301-695-2881, $74/night) is newly renovated; Holiday Inn Express (301-695-2881) is next to I-70, I-270, and Francis Scott Key Mall. OR, Stone Manor Inn (301-473-5454, Middletown, $150-$275), a historic manor house circa 1760, with an elegant restaurant.