Yes, Richland Golf Club is fully open to the public. Despite the word "Club" in its name, no membership is required to play. Anyone can book a tee time online or by phone, dine at Valley Sports Grill, practice at the driving range, or host a wedding or corporate event. Membership is optional, not required.
Do You Need a Membership to Play?
No. Richland Golf Club is a public golf course at 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown, MD 21769. The public pays standard green fees and plays any day of the week. Tee times can be reserved online at richlandgolfclub.com or by calling 301-371-0400, and same-day walk-on play is available when the tee sheet allows. You do not need to join, register, or be invited.
The "Club" in the name is a nod to the full-service clubhouse and amenities, not a private-membership requirement. Richland operates the same way as any daily-fee public course in Frederick County.
What the Public Can Access
Everything at Richland is open to the general public — not just the golf course:
| Amenity | Public Access |
|---|---|
| 18-hole championship course | Open — book online or call, no membership needed |
| Driving range & practice area | Open — range balls included with green fees |
| Valley Sports Grill (restaurant & bar) | Open to non-golfers — breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Golf lessons | Open — 45-minute sessions with Ed Coyle, $50 |
| Weddings & corporate events | Open — The Vistas venue, up to 162 guests |
| Gift cards & leagues | Open — available to anyone |
Green Fees for Public Play
Green fees start at $40 for nine holes and $47 for an 18-hole weekday walking round. Range balls are included in every green fee. Seniors 55 and older pay a discounted weekday rate, and twilight rounds after 5 PM are open to anyone at a reduced price.
| Day / Time | Walking | With Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Thu | $47 | $67 |
| Friday | $47 | $67 |
| Sat–Sun (before noon) | $74 | $94 |
| Twilight (5 PM+) | $21 | $41 |
See the full, current rate sheet on the rates page.
Is Membership Worth It? (It's Optional)
Membership exists at Richland, but it is a value option for frequent golfers — never a requirement to play. Individual, Family, Senior, and Junior memberships start at $349 per year and add unlimited golf, priority booking, and pro shop discounts. If you play a handful of rounds a season, standard public green fees are the way to go. If you play weekly, the math starts favoring a membership. Either way, the course is yours to book.
Wait — Wasn't This Hollow Creek?
Yes. Richland Golf Club was formerly known as Hollow Creek Golf Club. The Rick Jacobson-designed, par-72 championship course opened in 2002 and was rebranded as Richland Golf Club in 2015. Same layout, same bent grass greens, same Catoctin Mountain views — just a different name on the sign. If you played Hollow Creek years ago, you already know the course.
The Restaurant Is Public Too
Valley Sports Grill is a full-service restaurant and bar open to the public, not just golfers. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without setting foot on the course. The bar runs full liquor, beer, and wine, and Team Trivia runs on Thursday nights. It is a genuine local restaurant that happens to sit at a golf course.
Hours & How to Book
Richland is open seven days a week. The course opens at 7 AM Monday through Friday and 6:30 AM on weekends, with play through the evening. Book a tee time online at richlandgolfclub.com/book or call 301-371-0400. No membership, no invitation, no registration — the course, range, and grill are open to everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richland Golf Club private or public?
Richland Golf Club is fully public. Despite the word "Club" in its name, no membership is required. Anyone can book a tee time and play the 18-hole course any day of the week. Reserve online or call 301-371-0400.
Do you have to be a member to play at Richland Golf Club?
No. Membership is entirely optional. The public pays standard green fees starting at $40 for nine holes and $47 for an 18-hole weekday walking round. Membership is a value option for frequent golfers, but anyone can play without it.
Can non-golfers eat at Valley Sports Grill?
Yes. Valley Sports Grill is open to the public. You do not need to play golf or hold a membership to dine there. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a full bar and Team Trivia on Thursdays.
Was Richland Golf Club formerly known as Hollow Creek?
Yes. Richland Golf Club was formerly Hollow Creek Golf Club. The Rick Jacobson-designed course opened in 2002 and was rebranded as Richland Golf Club in 2015 — the same par-72 championship layout in Middletown, Maryland.
Play Richland — No Membership Needed
Public 18-hole course, driving range, and restaurant. Green fees from $40. Open seven days a week.