Paint Branch Golf Complex

Hole Closure - Paint Branch Golf Complex

Due to bridge replacement, holes 5 and 6 at Paint Branch Golf Complex will be closed March 21 through mid-April, 2024.

Overview

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Hours of Operation

  • Effective November 5, 2023: 
  • Facility Hours: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
  • Last 18-Hole Walk On: 1:30 pm
  • Last 9-Hole Walk On: 3:30 pm
  • Last Riding Cart: 3:15 pm
  • Last Range Bucket: 5:15 pm
  • All carts must be returned by 4:45 pm

Amenities

9-Hole Walkable Par 33 Course

Clubhouse/Pro Shop

Grille Snack Bar

Heated and Covered Driving Range

Short Game Area

Practice Green

Performance Center with Golf Simulators

Reservations are not required. 

Paint Branch is a walk-up facility, but we highly recommend you call prior to coming as sometimes the course will be closed to events and leagues

Accessible Golf

Accessible golf carts are available on our three courses!

We offer accessible golf carts to make the popular sport of golf more available to individuals with mobility impairments. Operated by hand controls, the seat raises and lowers as well as swivels to allow positioning to the ball. The golf bag is mounted to the front for easy access to the clubs.

Availability

The accessible carts are available for use by beginning golfers at the driving range; more experienced golfers may use the carts on the 9-hole course. The fee for use is $7 per round of golf, or free with a bucket of balls at the driving range.

Course Ratings

  • 9 holes, par 31
  • Blue Tees – 2035 Yards, Rating 30.2, Slope 47
  • White Tees – 1816 Yards, Rating 29.5, Slope 46
  • Red Tees (Men’s) – 1637 Yards, Rating 29.0, Slope 45
  • Red Tees (Ladies) – 1637 Yards, Rating 29.3, Slope 46

Download a printable copy of the Paint Branch Scorecard PDF.

Golf Policies

Policies and procedures are in place to govern the way golfers use the course. The purpose is to ensure the quality of the course and enable all golfers to play undisturbed and safely.

It is a player’s responsibility to know and understand the policies of each course prior to stepping on the course. Local course rules will be posted in the Pro shop, on score cards or on signage around the course. Etiquette is the consideration of other golfers.

Upon arrival, check into the Pro shop to pay your fees.

Basic Rules & Regulations

USGA Rules govern all play (except as modified by local rules):

Balls hit into unplayable water hazards require a dropped ball and a penalty stroke

Balls not found, require a dropped ball and a penalty stoke

Do not search for a lost ball for more than 5 minutes

Four players to a group (No spectators or caddies)

Free drop from cart paths, ground under repair and out of bounds

In case of lightning or severe weather, return to the club house

Make sure no one is in front or behind you when swinging your club

Make sure you play your own ball

Observe modified rules for golfers with disabilities

Play holes in order

Player farthest from the hole, hits first

Player with lowest score, hits first on next tee

Remove flagstick from the hole before putting

No Show Policy

In order to respect our paying customers, M-NCPPC enforces a No Show policy to ensure that reserved Tee Times are either fulfilled or cancelled prior to the scheduled time. Cancellations can be made by calling the Pro Shop or through our online reservation system. No Show policy is enforced according to the following schedule:

1st Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended until such time as they speak with the staff at one of our courses to confirm understanding of the No Show policy. After speaking with staff, your reservation privileges will be re-instated.

3rd Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended for a period of 90 days.

5th Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended for the remainder of the season.

Please note, account suspension only affects reservation. Customers are still allowed to come play on the course, but will not be able to make advance reservations under their name.

Etiquette

Be quiet and still while other players are about to make their shot.

Be ready to play when it is your turn.

Coolers are not permitted. Alcohol may not be brought onto premises.

Don’t stand close to players about to swing their club.

Don’t take more than one practice swing.

Keep golf carts 30 feet from greens and tees.

Keep pull carts off greens, collars, aprons, and tees.

No bags on greens.

Observe cart paths and signs.

Rake sand traps after play.

Record your scores honestly.

Repair ball marks.

Replace divots.

Replace flag after play.

Shirts must be worn at all times. No tank tops or cut-off shorts are allowed.

Soft spikes required (no metal spikes).

Stay on pace of play with recommended times.

Stopping between nines may forfeit your turn on the 10th tee.

When necessary, allow the group behind to play through.

Write down scores while on the way to next hole to allow group behind you to approach the green.

Yell “fore” if a struck ball is heading into other golfers.

Course Fees

IN-SEASON RATES

Rates directly below are effective March 10, 2024.

Weekday

9-Hole Walk9-Hole RideReplay WalkReplay RideHours
Adult$20$30$30$40Open-2:59 pm
Senior (60 & better)$17$27$27$37Open-2:59 pm
Daily Player Pass*$16$24$24$32Open-2:59 pm
All Play$16$26$26$263 pm-Close
Daily Player Pass*$13$21$21$293 pm-Close
Juniors (17 & under)50% OffAll Day

Weekend & Holiday

9-Hole Walk9-Hole RideReplay WalkReplay RideHours
All Play$24$34$34$44Open-2:59 pm
Daily Player Pass*$19$27$27$35Open-2:59 pm
All Play$18$28$28$383 pm-Close
Daily Player Pass*$14$22$22$303 pm-Close
Juniors (17 & under)50% OffAll Day

Driving Range Buckets

Small (34 balls)$6
Medium (68 balls)$9
Large (102 balls)$13

Driving Range Pass Options

Silver PassAdults$60 Value for $50
Silver PassSr / Jr$65 Value for $50
Gold PassAdults$120 Value for $100
Gold PassSr / Jr$125 Value for $100
Platinum PassAdults$250 Value for $200
Platinum PassSr / Jr$250 Value for $200

Rental Clubs Fee

9-holes$25

Daily Player Pass

Daily Player PassPriceAccessDiscountTerm
PBGC Player Pass$75Mon-SunSee *Daily Player Pass rates above03/10/24-03/08/25
  • -Residents of Prince George’s County can purchase the Paint Branch Player Pass at a 20% discount.
    -All Fees are subject to MD state sales tax(es). Fees and schedules subject to change. Taxes Included.
    -Valid ID’s must be presented at each visit to receive discounts.
    -Offers and discounts may not be combined, only the largest discount available will be used in calculation of final pricing.

CURRENT RATES

Rates directly below are effective November 6, 2023-March 9, 2024.

Weekday

9-Hole Walk9-Hole RideReplay WalkReplay RideHours
Adult$15$25$5$10All day
Senior (60 & better)$14$24$5$10All day
Players Pass (Membership)$12$22$5$10All day
Juniors (17 & under)50% OffAll day

Weekend & Holidays

9-Hole Walk9-Hole RideReplay WalkReplay RideHours
All Play$18$28$6$10All day
Players Pass (Membership)$15$25$5$10All day
Juniors (17 & under)50% Off

Driving Range Pass Options

Bronze PassAdults$35 Value for $30
Bronze PassSr./Jr.$38 Value for $30
Silver PassAdults$60 Value for $50
Silver PassSr./Jr.$65 Value for $50
Gold PassAdults$120 Value for $100
Gold PassSr./Jr.$130 Value for $100

Rental Fees

9 Holes18 Holes
Pull Cart Rental$3$5

Driving Range

Effective November 6, 2023
Small Bucket: $6
Medium Bucket: $9
Large Bucket: $13
Performance Center

PERFORMANCE CENTER

Improve your game year-round. Located adjacent to Paint Branch Golf Complex, the Performance Center is dedicated to golf performance and training year-round. PGA instructors are certified to help you improve your game and reach your goals.

What We Offer

We offer Private and Group Lessons to help you improve your game:
The Latest Technologies Are Available 

  • We Emphasize Creating a Teaching Plan Unique for Each Golfer 
  • Golf Development Programs Are Available for Juniors, Adults, Ladies and Seniors 

Specialty Clinics

Learn to golf and continue improving with our Specialty Clinics:

  • Beginners do not need to purchase golf clubs; we provide what you need during the clinic
  • In our ‘Get Golf Ready’ Clinic, we will help you determine what equipment is best for your game
  • Monthly clinics are offered for beginner, intermediate, power, putting and short game
  • You can learn together with family and friends!

Improve Your Game Year-Round

The Performance Center offers four training rooms with the latest technologies:

  • Exercise Area
    • Separate room with Super Flex Band station, exercise balls, bosu balls and light weights. We prefer to use your body weight to strengthen your muscles.
  • Indoor Putting Green
    • Practice putts up to 20 feet and use training aids to hone your process and directional practice on the green.
  • Indoor Simulator Bay
    • The simulator has many options; play famous courses, closest to the pin, long drive, driving range and instructional advantages.

Golf Leagues & Weekly Classes

Throughout the year, our resident PGA Professionals will offer new programs, clinics and events. One on one lessons with our PGA Pros are also available by calling the Pro Shop at (301) 935-0330.

Lessons & Clinics

Lessons & Clinics

Learn and improve your golf game with our PGA Professionals.

Call us at 301-935-0330 for more information or to register for golf instruction.

Interested in becoming an instructor?

Please visit PGParks.com and apply for one of our golf instructor positions. No outside instruction is allowed.

Only instructors and/or staff who have been hired by our facility’s management team and approved to teach group and private lessons are permitted to provide instruction at department golf courses.  Outside private instructors are not permitted to train anyone at this facility or to use any of our equipment in connection with unauthorized instruction.

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Park Rules and Regulations, Chapter IV: Prohibited Activities and Conduct, Section 11: Commercial Activities, states “No person shall solicit or otherwise undertake any Commercial Activity on Park Property, except as authorized by Permit or Park Directive.”

Additionally, Chapter IV: Prohibited Activities and Conduct, Section 22: Intended Use of Park Property, states “No person shall misuse or abuse any Park Property by utilizing it in any manner other than as appropriate according to its intended design or in another manner in which the Commission normally employs that Park Property in the ordinary course.”

For a complete list of our Park Rules and Regulations, please visit our website at www.pgparks.com.

Facility Management reserves the right to question any activity that may resemble private instruction or lessons for compensation.  For further clarity, some possible offenses may include, but are not limited to the following:

        – Providing detailed instructions to other patron(s) when you and/or they are on park property.

        – Soliciting business of and/or receiving payment from another patron.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission developed its Park Rules and Regulations to ensure the safety of our patrons, to avoid liability claims, and to maintain the consistency of the facility’s lesson program.  Unauthorized instructors who are not M-NCPPC staff are not covered by our liability insurance.

If you are interested in obtaining information on how to become an instructor for our agency, please contact our golf management teams for further information

Golf Fitness

Golf fitness classes are available. Please contact the Performance Center for more information at 301-935-0330.

Golf Clinics-Adults

  • Full Swing
  • Get Golf Ready (beginners)
  • Get Golf Ready 2 (intermediate)
  • Ladies
  • Senior’s
  • Short Game

Golf Clinics-Youths

  • Pee Wee (5-8)
  • Junior Fundamentals (9-17)
  • Junior Skills (9-17)
  • Junior Golf Academy (5-8 & 9-15)
Junior Golf

JUNIOR GOLF

We are proud to offer exciting programs to enable our youth opportunities to learn golf and improve their skills. Learning the game of golf at an early age is much easier than when we are older and once you learn, it can be a lifelong hobby. The game of golf teaches us respect, patience, and concentration – skills we also need for the game of life. 

Current programs include:

  • First Tee of Greater Washington, DC
  • PGA Jr. League
  • Operation 36

To receive information about junior golf programs, email golf@pgparks.com with the subject line “Add me to your junior golf mailing list.”

Interested in becoming an instructor or volunteer for our Jr. Golf Programs?   

Please visit PGParks.com and apply for one of our golf instructor positions or visit our volunteer services page to register as a volunteer for our programs.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc

https://pgparks.com/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities

Golf on Social Media

Find out about upcoming programs, course maintenance and more on The Tee Box!

First Tee of Greater Washington, DC (Ages 7-18)

The First Tee started as a way to bring an affordable junior golf program to youth and communities that did not have them. What The First Tee soon discovered was that by blending the rules of the game with life and leadership skills, kids and teens didn’t just learn how to putt – they were learning important values. 

The First Tee Mission: To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. 

First Tee Registration

  • To sign up for the First Tee of Greater Washington, DC, go to firstteedc.org
  • To view available classes, visit the First Tee Class Schedule page. 
  • Click on LOG IN to join and then REGISTER by choosing one of the available classes located in Prince George’s County.

PGA Junior League

PGA Jr. League is changing the way golf is learned and played through its fun, team-oriented approach. Taught by professional golf instructors, players will participate in organized team practice sessions and matches held within the league.

  • Practice session: once a week
  • Team Match: Once a week
  • Two-person Format 
  • Ages vary per league between 8-18

Operation 36

Learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan! That is why Operation 36 provides beginners with the most effective developmental programs and technology to learn to play golf. Become a skilled golfer by following a motivating roadmap to shooting Par (36) or better for 9 holes!  Spring and fall classes include on-course playing every week!

Learn and Develop Your Skills

  • Small group classes are led by trained golf professionals designed to help you develop your skills.
  • Fun, engaging classes that include games and training activities to help players improve.
  • Coaches use the 6-level curriculum to help guide your long-term development.
  • Learn with others of the same skill level in a supportive environment.
  • Build friendships that will last a lifetime.