Hawthorne Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in La Plata, MD with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: white (6,084 yards, slope 117, rating 68.9), white/red (5,694 yards, slope 114, rating 66.9), red/gold (5,144 yards, slope 108, rating 64.1). The hardest hole is #12, a par 3 playing 218 yards from the first tee.
Hawthorne Country Club
La Plata, MD
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A straightforward par 4 with a generous fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Greenside bunkers protect the right side of the putting surface, making precision on the approach shot essential.

A short par 4 that plays deceptively easy from the tee. The real challenge lies in a narrow approach into a well-bunkered green that demands accuracy over distance.

A mid-length par 3 with a single-minded focus on hitting the green. Water guards the left side while bunkers frame the right, leaving little margin for error on this straightforward one-shotter.

A picturesque par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, making it one of the course's best scoring opportunities. An open approach allows aggressive play into a relatively undefended green.

A par 4 with a slight dogleg character that requires position off the tee to set up a clean approach. Out-of-bounds lurks along one side, punishing wayward tee shots and demanding concentration from start to finish.

A short par 3 with deceptive difficulty, where club selection and green reading are paramount. Bunkers and undulating terrain around the green reward precise iron play.

A strong par 5 that plays as one of the course's premium holes with a dramatic dogleg configuration. Strategic bunkering throughout the hole forces thoughtful layups and rewards bold, well-executed shots.

The course's most difficult hole, a long par 4 that demands two quality shots just to reach the green in regulation. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway, and the green is heavily protected, leaving no room for a poor second shot.

A strong finishing hole for the front nine, a par 5 with a dramatic bend that offers risk-reward opportunities for aggressive players. Water or out-of-bounds on the dogleg side makes positioning crucial off the tee.
A solid opening hole for the back nine, a par 4 with a relatively straightforward design that rewards solid fundamentals. Greenside bunkers frame the approach, testing the accuracy of the second shot.
A short par 4 that emphasizes accuracy and course management over brute strength. A narrow green and strategic bunkering make this a deceptively challenging hole despite its modest length.
The course's signature par 3, a long and dramatic one-shotter that commands respect and precision. Significant hazards surround the green, and the expansive putting surface contains enough contours to challenge even the best iron players.
A compact par 4 with a clever design that punishes poor positioning off the tee. The green sits tight to hazards, requiring an accurate approach shot to finish this devilish short hole.
A well-proportioned par 4 with strategic bunkering throughout that rewards intelligent course management. The fairway opens invitingly, but the approach narrows significantly, demanding precision on the second shot.
A forgiving short par 3 that offers one of the back nine's better scoring opportunities. The modest length and relatively open green complex make this an ideal birdie hole.
A dominant par 5 featuring strategic bunkering and hazards that demand respect throughout the hole. The fairway offers layup opportunities, but bold players who navigate the obstacles can set up eagle chances.
A substantial par 5 with a compelling dogleg that tests both power and positioning. Hazards guarding the dogleg and surrounding the green create a dramatic finishing hole worthy of the course's reputation.
A fitting closing par 4 that plays to a well-bunkered green protected on multiple sides. The hole's design combines length and precision demands, making it a memorable finish to the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||
| white | 358 | 288 | 181 | 335 | 351 | 164 | 465 | 425 | 462 | 3029 | 345 | 294 | 218 | 333 | 369 | 174 | 454 | 473 | 395 | 3055 | 6084 |
| white/red | 358 | 292 | 165 | 264 | 339 | 164 | 465 | 359 | 450 | 2856 | 345 | 294 | 181 | 264 | 351 | 174 | 447 | 425 | 357 | 2838 | 5694 |
| red/gold | 277 | 271 | 127 | 264 | 248 | 154 | 332 | 359 | 395 | 2427 | 345 | 271 | 165 | 264 | 339 | 113 | 447 | 416 | 357 | 2717 | 5144 |