HENSON CREEK GOLF COURSE

The rolling Potomac River valley terrain creates natural elevation changes that transform what could have been another forgettable Maryland muni into something genuinely compelling. Architect Keith Foster's 2000 renovation maximized the property's mature hardwoods and creek crossings, particularly on the back nine where Henson Creek winds through four holes and demands precise iron play. Smart greens complexes reward course management over brute force, making this one of the better public options within striking distance of the D.C. beltway.