University of Maryland Golf Course explained

Golf Facility Name:University of Maryland Golf Course
Location:College Park, Maryland, US
Coordinates:38.991°N -76.954°W
Establishment:1955
Type:Public / University
Owner:University of Maryland, College Park
Operator:University of Maryland, College Park
Holes:18
Tournaments:multiple
Website:golf.umd.edu
Designer1:George Cobb, Bill Love, Brian Kington
Par1:71
Length1:Terps tee: 7,007 ydsBlack tee: 6,672 yds White tee: 6,094 ydsRed tee: 5,742 yds
Rating1:73.7/137

The University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park, Maryland, is the home of the Maryland Terrapins men's and women's golf teams. The semi-private championship course was designed in 1955 by George Cobb, the course has been a longtime host of state and regional tournaments and hosts over 50,000 rounds of golf annually.[1] The course is located in the northern perimeter of the University of Maryland, College Park's campus, and is home to a 45-station driving range and a 5000square feet putting green.

A 35000square feet, plantation-style clubhouse, named Mulligan's Grill and Pub, is located on the course. Completed in 1999 for $3 million, Mulligan's houses a full-service bar, banquet facility, and pro shop.[2] [3] The golf course underwent a series of renovations from 2008 to 2009.[4]

The Melwood Prince George's County Open, a Nationwide Tour event, was held at the golf course in 2010 and 2011.[4] The 2016 Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association High school 4A/3A and 2A/1A state championships were also held here.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.umterps.com/facilities/md-golf-course.html Maryland Athletics, Maryland Golf Course
  2. http://mulligans.umd.edu/ Mulligans Grill and Pub website
  3. http://www2.cybergolf.com/sites/images/690/GC-History-6.pdf Division of Student Affairs, University of Maryland Golf Course History
  4. http://www.golf.umd.edu/sites/courses/layout12.asp?id=690&page=50480 UMD Golf Course Website, Hole-by-Hole
  5. Web site: State Tournament - Golf The first gravitational wave detector, built by Dr. Joseph Weber, was built under the golf course. MPSSAAite=www.mpssaa.org. en-us. 2017-02-28.