Musket Ridge Golf Club (Meyersville, MD)

Joe Lee designed Musket Ridge when he was 81. It was the finale in a long list of accomplished golf courses. In fact, 20% of the courses on tour in the '90s were Joe Lee designs including La Costa, Cog Hill, and Doral, just to name a few. 

(The gorgeous opening hole at Musket Ridge.)

Musket Ridge is in a gorgeous setting overlooking the Catoctin mountains. Joe Lee said it was one of the best pieces of property he'd seen. 

Joe's designs have a tendency to be playable for the average golfer, yet he always has an elbow or corner in the green where the pin could be tucked for tournament use. The architecture will not blow anyone away, but it will challenge those trying to shoot a low round or break their handicap. 

Musket Ridge is pure golf. The experience of being out in nature, enjoying the game, playing with friends makes this a wonderful place. 

(The par three second hole. Notice how the bunkers have different elevation. This gives the hole great definition and adds to the visual of the shot.) 

(Another prime example of bunkers having different elevation. Look how beautiful that hole looks!) 

(The par five fifth plays close to the perimeter of the property. The green is lower than the fairway, if you can carry the trap, then the ball can bound down towards it.) 

Golfweek ranks Musket Ridge the #10 public course in Maryland. I played it in adverse conditions. I remember several holes, but what I remember most are the beautiful views. And that is what makes this course so worth playing! I give it a 6 (very good).