Piney Branch Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Hampstead, MD with a par of 71. It offers 5 tee sets: black (6,780 yards, slope 131, rating 73.5), blue (6,493 yards, slope 128, rating 72.3), white (6,081 yards, slope 126, rating 70.4), gold (5,613 yards, slope 120, rating 68.5), green (5,173 yards, slope 111, rating 66.4). The hardest hole is #12, a par 4 playing 404 yards from the first tee.

Piney Branch Golf Club

Hampstead, MD

blackS:131R:73.5
blueS:128R:72.3
whiteS:126R:70.4
goldS:120R:68.5
greenS:111R:66.4

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 6
383378372324324

A straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to find the center of the putting surface.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 14
548532509509407

A reachable par 5 that plays relatively straight with minimal hazards, offering birdie potential for longer hitters. The fairway opens up for a reasonable second shot, making positioning off the tee the key to scoring.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 10
439383365365329

A mid-length par 4 that demands precision more than distance. The green is tightly bunkered on the left side, so an accurate approach shot is essential to avoid trouble around the putting surface.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 2
411396350295295

Piney Branch's signature hole, this formidable par 4 is the course's second-most difficult and requires two strong, precise shots. Expect trouble left and right with limited room for error throughout the hole.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 8
394380328328317

A solid par 4 with a fairway that provides reasonable width off the tee but demands an accurate second shot to a well-defined green. Hazards lurk around the green, making proper positioning crucial.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 12
553517498498288

A lengthy par 5 with a fairway that offers room for positioning on the second shot before the approach. The finishing hole on the front nine requires smart course management and a committed approach to reach the green in regulation.

Hole 7 satellite
1001507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 18
188174163113113

A short, inviting par 3 with plenty of bail-out area for those seeking a safe route to the green. This is one of the course's most forgiving holes, ideal for building momentum.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 4
390384377297297

A demanding par 4 and the back nine's fourth-most difficult hole that requires two quality shots to score well. The green is well-protected and sits at a difficult angle, making precision approach play essential.

Hole 9 satellite
1001509PAR 3
9Par 3
HCP 16
174145138138138

A short par 3 that plays downhill to a modest green surrounded by light bunkering. Despite its length, accuracy is rewarded and par represents solid play at this par-3 finishing hole of the front nine.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 5
413406391348384

A challenging par 4 that opens the back nine with considerable length and the fifth-most difficult handicap on the course. The fairway corridor demands a straight tee shot, with the green presenting a steep target for the approach.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 9
416394350312312

A mid-range par 4 with a straightforward design that does not require heroic shots to find success. The fairway provides reasonable width, though the green's size and defenses will test the accuracy of all approach shots.

Hole 12 satellite
10015010015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 1
413404390380365

Piney Branch's most difficult hole, this par 4 demands excellence on both the tee and approach. The entire hole is a test of precision, with hazards strategically positioned to punish any lapse in execution.

Hole 13 satellite
10015013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 17
181170160150120

A welcoming par 3 with a compact green and minimal surrounding hazards, offering a reprieve on the scorecard. This is the course's second-easiest hole, presenting an opportunity to recover from any struggles on the previous challenging stretch.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 5
14Par 5
HCP 15
490484475378378

A birdie-friendly par 5 that rewards aggressive play with a favorable layout and approachable green. The hole's relatively generous handicap makes it an ideal scoring opportunity on the back nine.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 3
422405369332332

One of Piney Branch's three most difficult par 4s, this hole demands two excellent shots to reach scoring position. The combination of length and strategic hazards makes this a defining test on the back nine.

Hole 16 satellite
10015016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 13
186179163163137

A mid-length par 3 with moderate bunkering around the green that provides a good balance of risk and reward. The hole is neither especially punishing nor especially generous, making it a fair measure of short-game skill.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 7
372362345345341

A compact par 4 with a narrower fairway that penalizes errant tee shots but offers reasonable access to the green with a solid second shot. The tighter layout makes this hole play longer than its yardage might suggest.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 11
407400338338296

The finishing hole is a balanced par 4 with a fairway that opens slightly toward the green, giving players a final chance to post a strong closing score. The green presents a modest target with light bunkering, allowing for a fair conclusion to the round.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454445343364443543443571
HCP614102812184165911715313711
black383548439411394553188390174348041341641318149042218637240733006780
blue378532383396380517174384145328940639440417048440517936240032046493
white372509365350328498163377138310039135039016047536916334533829816081
gold324509365295328498113297138286734831238015037833216334533827465613
green324407329295317288113297138250838431236512037833213734129626655173

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