Bulle Rock Golf Club
Havre De Grace, Md.
7,375 yards, par 72
Green fees: $150
410-939-8887, bullerockgolf.com
SERVICE
You haven't seen this many guys approach your car since the deluxe wax treatment at the car wash. Unfortunately, service in the clubhouse was almost nonexistent. We had to ask the hostess in an empty dining room to find the bartender.
PACE OF PLAY
The course was pretty clear, and when one group caused a holdup, a ranger was there right away, and we never waited again. That said, this is a demanding course, so expect a four-hours-plus round.
QUALITY
Bulle Rock is ranked No. 26 on Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses You Can Play, and it delivers that quality. Knee-knocking tee shots, small greens and brutal rough made us feel like we were playing in a major.
VALUE
Anytime you spend more than $50 on a course, it's an expensive day, but Bulle Rock delivers. The course doesn't jack up the rate on weekends, either, so you won't need to take a day off from work — unless you want to.
VERDICT
This has to make the must-play list for anyone who lives near Baltimore, Philly or Washington, all less than two hours away. Bulle Rock is not a destination resort, but it's worth a detour if you're visiting the Chesapeake Bay region.
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