CHARTWELL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling Chesapeake Bay terrain creates natural elevation changes that architect Ed Ault exploited brilliantly, especially on the downhill par-4 16th where water guards both sides of a severely sloped green. Dense mature hardwoods frame every hole, demanding precision over power and rewarding course management over brute force. This Anne Arundel County gem proves that Maryland's best public golf isn't found on the ocean—it's carved through forests where your short game gets tested on every approach.