These three courses are open to the public, but
are often crowded. Calling ahead for tee times is essential.
East Potomac Park
A 6,303-yard, par-72 course that has wide fairways and is
flat enough to roll your way on to the greens. Greens fees are
$15 for 18 holes on the weekdays, $9 for nine. Weekend rates are
$19 for 18 and $12.25 for nine.
Hains Point, East Potomac Park (202) 554-7660
Langston Golf
Course
A popular 6,300-yard, par-72 course. Stay on the fairway or be
prepared to drop. The rough is tall enough to swallow golf balls
and short caddies. Weekday rates are $15 for 18, $9
for 9. Weekends are $19 and $12.25.
26th Street and Benning Road NE (202) 397-8638
Rock Creek Park
Golf Course
4,798-yard, par-65 course. This pretty course has an easy front
nine, but the back nine is very challenging. Greens fees on
weekdays are $13.50 for 18 holes, $9 for 9. Weekends are $17.50
and $10.50.
16th & Rittenhouse Streets NW (202) 882-7332