Paint Branch Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in College Park, MD with a par of 62. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (4,070 yards, slope 86, rating 59.4), white (3,632 yards, slope 83, rating 58.4), red (3,270 yards, slope 80, rating 57). The hardest hole is #1, a par 4 playing 339 yards from the first tee.
Paint Branch Golf Course
College Park, MD
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The opening hole is a straightforward par 4 that serves as a strong start. The fairway is relatively open but narrows as it approaches the green, with bunkers guarding the right side and rough framing both edges.

A short par 3 with minimal trouble, making it one of the most forgiving holes on the course. The small green is open in front with limited hazards, offering a good opportunity for a birdie.

A mid-length par 3 with a moderate challenge and plenty of character. The green is well-bunkered and requires an accurate approach shot to avoid sand and surrounding rough.

A picturesque par 3 of moderate length with strategic bunkering around the green. The putting surface demands precision, as misses left or right can be costly.

A short par 4 that plays downhill from an elevated tee, creating an inviting scoring opportunity despite its handicap ranking. The fairway opens favorably, but the approach to the green requires care near any water or bunker hazards.

One of the course's toughest par 4s, this hole demands accuracy off the tee and a solid approach. Strategic hazards frame the fairway and protect the green, making this a defining test early in the round.

A well-designed par 3 with length and character that requires a confident swing. Bunkering and surrounding contours make the green a challenging target from the tee.

A short, relatively forgiving par 3 that offers scoring potential. The open green complex provides a welcome respite before the closing holes.

A compact par 4 with a tight fairway that doglegs toward a well-protected green. The hole's challenge lies in balancing distance with accuracy to avoid hazards in the landing zone and around the putting surface.

The back nine opens with a demanding par 4 that mirrors the opening hole in difficulty and design. Fairway width decreases near the green, with hazards pinching the approach corridor.
A brief par 3 with minimal hazards, providing a momentum-building opportunity on the back side. The straightforward green accepts most well-struck shots.
A moderate par 3 with defined bunkering around the green that tests accuracy. The elevation and green protection make this a more challenging short hole.
A solid par 3 of intermediate length with strategic sand placement guarding the green. Precision from the tee is essential to avoid bogey.
A short par 4 that plays downhill with an inviting fairway, offering a chance for a confident approach. The green's defenses are modest but require clean contact to capitalize on the birdie opportunity.
A premier par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult holes, featuring a tightened fairway and well-bunkered green complex. Strategic positioning off the tee is critical to set up a manageable approach.
A scenic par 3 with moderate length and robust greenside bunkering that protects all angles of approach. Accuracy and distance control are essential from the tee.
A short par 3 with a forgiving layout and minimal surrounding hazards, providing relief near the finish. The green is accessible for most skill levels.
The closing par 4 finishes the round with a dramatic dogleg and tight fairway that demands accuracy. The green is well-protected and offers a fitting final test to determine the day's winner.
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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| HCP | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | |||
| blue | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 4070 |
| white | 347 | 91 | 159 | 154 | 221 | 334 | 155 | 136 | 219 | 1816 | 347 | 91 | 159 | 154 | 221 | 334 | 155 | 136 | 219 | 1816 | 3632 |
| red | 339 | 79 | 117 | 133 | 201 | 311 | 147 | 113 | 195 | 1635 | 339 | 79 | 117 | 133 | 201 | 311 | 147 | 113 | 195 | 1635 | 3270 |