Golf
Ocean City is your Complete Destination for
Hitting the Green and the Beach
Ocean City was once known as a beach destination, with a golf course or two on the side. Today, some say it’s the opposite—a golf destination, with a beach or two on the side. Whatever you call it, Ocean City is one of the fastest growing golfing destinations on the East Coast, and it’s the place to go for year-round quality golf in a region full of exciting attractions and natural beauty.
The scenic area surrounding Ocean City is just the starting point for great golf. Big name course designers like Jack Nicklaus, Jim Furyk, Arthur Hills and Pete and P.B. Dye all lent their expertise to more than 17 championship courses in the area. They’ve created magnificent courses with lush fairways surrounded by marshes, forests and inland waters. Some offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, its bays and rivers.
A wide range of difficulties and prices ensure every golfer—from casual to pro—can find their ideal course. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon game, or challenge distinctive fairways, pot bunkers and sand dunes and the ever-present East Coast winds. Ocean City is also the best place to accommodate a range of prices for every golfer. The area continues to be a destination where the average golfer can plan an outing without having to pay outrageous greens fees. Plus the host of courses available provides the flexibility to accommodate every golfer’s spending point from the penny-wise putter to the copious competitor.
For some practice before you embark on the first 18 holes, hit one of the many driving ranges or practice facilities in the area. Lessons and several clinics are offered as well, for first-time golfers all the way up to experts. Many of the area’s golf schools offer exclusive packages that may include one-on-one instruction, professional analysis of your swing, unlimited use of practice areas, course privileges and cart use as well as a tasty and energizing lunch every day. Some even offer parent/child programs for the mini golfer who’s interested in more than just putt-putt.
Ocean City’s abundantly stocked pro shops will provide everything you need to be on your best game. Choose from a variety of snacks, extra equipment from your favorite brands and the most charming apparel that guarantees not only the most perfected golfer on the course—but the best dressed as well.
Rest assured when you return for lunch or dinner, you’ll find impeccable facilities and obliging staff ready to make your golf day perfect—even if your scorecard isn’t.
With some of the greatest selections of luxury or economy accommodations around, you’ll get a good night’s sleep and be energized for a brand new game in the morning. Many hotels even offer complete golfing packages allowing you the privilege of trying out several different ranges of courses at various locations rather than playing the same course over and over. Plus many packages may include free club cleaning and storage, breakfast, lunch and beverage vouchers, complimentary golf towels, tees, ball markers and guaranteed preferred advanced tee times.
With a relatively mild winter, Ocean City golf is a year-round luxury. However, as the summer heats up, so do the golf courses. Reserved tee times are an absolute must. Almost 300,000 rounds of golf were played at our courses in 2006, up from fewer than 7,500 rounds in 1990.
In the last 10 years, Ocean City golfing has expanded so much, the whole nation is taking notice. In fact, Golf Digest has added several area courses to its lists of the Best Places to Play and Best New Courses. You’ll also find the 4th Best Course in Maryland, one of the Top five Courses in the State and the First Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course in Maryland all right here in Ocean City.
Another reason Ocean City is the top vacation destination is because it offers plenty amenities for the golfer and plenty of fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Some of the area’s top hotels provide heated pools, amusements within the hotel, deluxe fitness centers, game rooms and of course the endless hours of enjoyment supplied by the various beaches.
You can relax knowing that as you’re perfecting your backstroke on the green, your family is backstroking their way through a relaxing afternoon at the pool or having a perfect day at the beach. When you meet up for a special dinner, you can share fascinating stories of the fun you’ve all had during the day.
So the secret is out. Ocean City has become one of the top destinations for fabulous beaches, gorgeous natural scenery and some of the best quality golf courses around. It’s the perfect getaway for the whole family, no matter if you came for the golf, the beaches, or a little bit of everything.
Golf Listings
Listings are being updated for summer 2012. Check back soon!
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Bayside Golf Club Fenwick Island, DE 302-436-3400 www.golffreeman.com  The Bay Club 9122 Libertytown Road Berlin, MD 21811 410-641-4081 800-BAY-CLUB www.golffreeman.com Bear Trap Dunes Golf 7 Clubhouse Drive Ocean View, DE 302-537-5600 877-BEARTRAP www.golffreeman.com
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Deer Run Golf Club 8804 Logtown Rd. Just East of the Rt. 50/ Rt. 90 Split Berlin, MD 410-629-0060 www.golfdeerrun.com  Ocean Pines Golf Club 100 Clubhouse Drive Ocean Pines, MD 410-641-6057 www.oceanpinesgolf.org Ocean Resorts Golf Club 10655 Cathell Rd Berlin, MD 410-641-5643 www.oceanresortsgolfclub.com
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