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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | |||
| black | 383 | 548 | 439 | 411 | 394 | 553 | 188 | 390 | 174 | 3480 | 413 | 416 | 413 | 181 | 490 | 422 | 186 | 372 | 407 | 3300 | 6780 |
| blue | 378 | 532 | 383 | 396 | 380 | 517 | 174 | 384 | 145 | 3289 | 406 | 394 | 404 | 170 | 484 | 405 | 179 | 362 | 400 | 3204 | 6493 |
| white | 372 | 509 | 365 | 350 | 328 | 498 | 163 | 377 | 138 | 3100 | 391 | 350 | 390 | 160 | 475 | 369 | 163 | 345 | 338 | 2981 | 6081 |
| gold | 324 | 509 | 365 | 295 | 328 | 498 | 113 | 297 | 138 | 2867 | 348 | 312 | 380 | 150 | 378 | 332 | 163 | 345 | 338 | 2746 | 5613 |
| green | 324 | 407 | 329 | 295 | 317 | 288 | 113 | 297 | 138 | 2508 | 384 | 312 | 365 | 120 | 378 | 332 | 137 | 341 | 296 | 2665 | 5173 |