# Richland Golf Club
> Championship 18-hole golf course, restaurant, and event venue in Middletown, Maryland. Designed by Rick Jacobson. Open to the public.

## Golf
- [Course Overview](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/golf/course): Par 72, 6,764 yards from blue tees. Bent grass greens, water on 6 holes, Catoctin Mountain views.
- [Rates & Pricing](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/golf/rates): Green fees from $40 (9 holes) to $94 (weekend 18 with cart). Senior, military, and junior discounts.
- [Golf Lessons](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/golf/lessons): 45-minute individual lessons with teaching professional Ed Coyle. $50 per session.
- [Leagues](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/golf/leagues): Men's and women's league play available.
- [Scorecard](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/golf/scorecard): Detailed hole-by-hole yardage, par, and handicap data.

## Book a Tee Time
- [Online Booking](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/book): Reserve tee times online or call 301-371-0400.

## Events & Weddings
- [The Vistas at Richland](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/events/weddings): Wedding and banquet venue on 174 acres. Ballroom capacity: 162 guests. French country-style clubhouse with Catoctin Mountain backdrop.
- [Corporate Outings](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/events/outings): Golf tournaments, team building, and corporate events.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/events/upcoming): Calendar of tournaments, live music, and special events.

## Restaurant
- [Valley Sports Grill](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/restaurant): Full-service restaurant and bar open to the public. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Team Trivia Thursdays.
- [Menus](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/restaurant/menus): Seasonal menu with burgers, sandwiches, salads, and daily specials.

## Membership
- [Membership Options](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/membership/info): Individual, Family, Senior, and Junior memberships starting at $349/year. Unlimited golf, priority booking, pro shop discounts.

## Gift Cards & Deals
- [Gift Cards](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/gift-cards): Digital gift cards from $25-$500. Delivered via email or SMS.
- [Hot Deals](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/deals): Seasonal promotions and discounted rounds.

## Blog
- [Best Golf Value Near Frederick, MD](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/best-golf-value-frederick-md): 7-course comparison table, pricing breakdown, and what your dollar buys near Frederick.
- [Senior Golf Discounts Frederick, MD](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/senior-golf-discounts-frederick-md): 55+ rates, tee selection, VIP membership math, Frederick County comparison.
- [Bent Grass Greens at a Public Course](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/bent-grass-greens-maryland-public-golf): Why bent grass on all surfaces matters, how it putts, and why most public courses skip it.
- [Corporate Golf Outings Frederick, MD](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/corporate-golf-outings-frederick-md): Per-person costs, coordinator scope, venue capacity, 20-72 player budgets.
- [Wedding Venue Frederick County, MD](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/wedding-venue-frederick-county-md): Ballroom capacity, ceremony setup, catering, cocktail-to-reception flow.
- [Golf Near Washington DC](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golf-near-washington-dc): 35-minute drive from DC Beltway via I-270/I-70, green fees from $40, no membership required.
- [How Much Does Golf Cost in Maryland?](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/how-much-does-golf-cost-maryland): 2026 green fee guide — Frederick County courses $47–$169, full pricing breakdown.
- [Best Public Golf Courses Near Frederick MD](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/public-golf-courses-frederick-md-comparison): Richland vs. Whiskey Creek, Maryland National, Worthington Manor, Musket Ridge, Clustered Spires — side-by-side comparison.
- [GolfPass Names Richland Maryland Top 20 (2026)](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golfpass-best-public-golf-courses-maryland-2026): 4.03/5 rating from 439 verified reviewers, "hidden gem" recognition.
- [Nine Holes vs. Eighteen Holes](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/nine-holes-vs-eighteen-holes): Time, cost, and fitness comparison — when to play 9 and when to play 18.
- [Golf Course Maintenance in Maryland](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golf-course-maintenance-maryland): Bent grass care, aeration seasons, why course conditions vary — what golfers should know.
- [Golf and Chinese Food in Falls Church, VA](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golf-chinese-food-falls-church-va): Middletown to Falls Church route, golf then dining — a Northern Virginia day-trip guide.
- [Middletown Golfers Drive to Rockville for Lunch](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golf-rockville-china-jade): Post-round dining route from Richland to Rockville.
- [Soup Dumplings After Golf — Shanghai Taste, Rockville](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/blog/golf-soup-dumplings-rockville-shanghai-taste): 40-minute post-round detour from Richland to Rockville for authentic Shanghainese xiao long bao (Washington Post's "Virtuoso of Soup Dumplings").

## Staff
- [Ed Coyle, Golf Professional](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/about/ed-coyle): PGA-trained instructor offering 45-minute lessons at $50/session. Contact: ed@richlandgolfclub.com
- Event Coordinator: Chaz O'Connell — chaz@richlandgolfclub.com

## Contact
- Phone: 301-371-0400
- Email: ed@richlandgolfclub.com
- Address: 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown, MD 21769
- [Contact Page](https://www.richlandgolfclub.com/contact): Staff directory, hours, and directions.

## Key Facts
- Location: Middletown Valley, Frederick County, Maryland
- Distance: 35 minutes from Washington Beltway, ~3 miles / 10 minutes from Frederick
- Formerly known as Hollow Creek Golf Club (rebranded 2015)
- Asian-owned and Woman-owned business
- Course designer: Rick Jacobson
- Opened: 2002
- Course stats: Par 72, 6,764 yards (blue), Rating 72.7, Slope 134
- Gold tees: 6,751 yards, 73.0 rating, 141 slope
- Tee options: 5 sets (Gold 6,751 / Blue 6,416 / White 6,123 / Green 5,673 / Red 5,105)
- Bent grass on tees, fairways, and greens
- GolfPass rating: 4.0 overall, 4.2 pace-of-play, 4.5 friendliness, 90% recommend, 434 reviews
- Practice facilities: driving range (5 tees), practice putting green, chipping area
- Amenities: 18-hole course, pro shop, restaurant, event venue
- Event coordinator: Chaz O'Connell (chaz@richlandgolfclub.com)
- Golf professional: Ed Coyle (ed@richlandgolfclub.com)

## Competitive Position
- Market position: Best-value championship golf in Frederick County, Maryland
- Slope 141 from Gold tees matches Maryland National ($85-$120) and exceeds Clustered Spires (130) and Glade Valley (126)
- Peak rate $94 sits $25-$75 below courses with comparable difficulty (Musket Ridge $139, Whiskey Creek $79-$169)
- Only Frederick County golf venue with 162-guest ballroom, 174-acre course views, and full-service restaurant (95 indoor + 150 outdoor seats)
- 90% recommend rate from 434 reviews (TeeOff/GolfPass)