University of Maryland Golf Course

University of Maryland, College Park campus

The University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park, Maryland, is the home of the Maryland Terrapins men's and women's golf teams. The semi-private championship course was designed in 1955 by George Cobb, the course has been a longtime host of state and regional tournaments and hosts over 50,000 rounds of golf annually.[1] The course is located in the northern perimeter of the University of Maryland, College Park's campus, and is home to a 45-station driving range and a 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) putting green.

University of Maryland Golf Course
Club information
Coordinates38°59′28″N 76°57′14″W / 38.991°N 76.954°W / 38.991; -76.954
LocationCollege Park, Maryland, US
Established1955
TypePublic / University
Owned byUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Operated byUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Total holes18
Events hostedmultiple
Websitegolf.umd.edu
Designed byGeorge Cobb, Bill Love, Brian Kington
Par71
LengthTerps tee: 7,007 yds

Black tee: 6,672 yds White tee: 6,094 yds

Red tee: 5,742 yds
Course rating73.7/137

A 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m2), plantation-style clubhouse, named Mulligan's Grill and Pub, is located on the course. Completed in 1999 for $3 million, Mulligan's houses a full-service bar, banquet facility, and pro shop.[2][3] The golf course underwent a series of renovations from 2008 to 2009.[4]

The Melwood Prince George's County Open, a Nationwide Tour event, was held at the golf course in 2010 and 2011.[4] The 2016 Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association High school 4A/3A and 2A/1A state championships were also held here.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Maryland Athletics, Maryland Golf Course Retrieved 2010-6-22.
  2. ^ Mulligans Grill and Pub website Retrieved 2010-6-22.
  3. ^ Division of Student Affairs, University of Maryland Golf Course History Retrieved 2010-6-22.
  4. ^ a b UMD Golf Course Website, Hole-by-Hole Retrieved 2010-6-22.
  5. ^ "State Tournament - Golf | The first gravitational wave detector, built by Dr. Joseph Weber, was built under the golf course. MPSSAAite=www.mpssaa.org". Retrieved 2017-02-28.