Fort George G Meade in Maryland is many things... one of them is a community, complete with shopping, recreational facilities, day care, dining, and more.
Golf is nearly always mentioned in any conversation about recreation at Fort Meade, and The Cours
es offer 27-holes of golf right in the heart of the post to qualified individuals.
You may be eligible to play golf at Fort Meade, without even realizing it... In fact, I think a lot of local residents may not be aware they don't have to be active duty military or stationed at Fort Meade to play The Courses (although active-duty E1-E5 stationed at Meade do have lower rates than anyone else except junior golfers).
There are several levels of eligibility (listed in order of priority) for playing golf on The Courses at Fort Meade:
- Active duty military personnel (and their families) assigned to Fort Meade
- Active duty military personnel (and their families) NOT assigned to Fort Meade and members of the ARNG and USAR.
- Retired military personnel (and their families).
- Fort Meade MDW DOD, retired DOD, appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) civilian employees (family members may play as guests when accompanied by an authorized patron.)
- Honorably discharged Veterans with proof of prior military service (DD Form 214).
I doubt you could find any place to play golf in the Washington, D.C. area for less money because daily fees start at just $10 for juniors, authorized personnel never pay more than $21 per round, and guests fees are only $30. Annual memberships start at $300 and the most expensive (non-retired veterans) are the most expensive at $1200 per year. You can rent a riding cart for an unbelievably low $15/round per person (or $18 for an individual golfer) and you can reserve a tee time. There are various groups, of course, including 18-hole and 9-hole ladies groups.
The Courses at Fort Meade are located within a half hour of many communities in Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Howard Counties including Bowie, Columbia, Crofton, Crownsville, Ellicott City, Gambrills, Laurel, Millersville, and Odenton.
If you live in one of these communities, why not consider The Courses at Fort George G. Meade the next time you're thinking about trying someplace new.
SUMMER SPECIALS:
Wednesday - 18 holes for $25, including cart
Saturday and Sunday - 18 holes anytime after 1400 for $25, including cart
Monday-Thursday - Applewood nine anytime after 1400 for $15, including cart
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Wow - that's pretty cool about Ft. Meade! There are quite a few people that may be eligible and you are right - an incredible price for greens fees!!! You do such an amazing job highlighting your area, Margaret!
That is great to know and very inexpensive compared to most places I know.
You did it again, great post & information about your area. Those are nice low fees too.
Margaret, golfers thinking of moving to your area are going to find great value in this post, including the related posts
Leesa - As military retirees, there are so many opportunities for us to enjoy in the greater Crofton area. Affordable golf is just one - and an option that many other local residents enjoy.
Tim - One of the nice things about a government-owned golf course... they keep it pretty nice, too.
Cindy - Thanks, my friend. It's time to update my relocation post, and this seems like a good place to start.
Mary Kay - Yes, that one about golf courses in Anne Arundel County is a comprehensive list of local golf courses and communties located nearby.
Great information on Ft Meade! Wonderful rates. Golf is the big thing here in our area! In fact I am watching folks come down the 18th fairway now! They sure start early. Thanks for the heads up. We have lots of military retirees here and I am going to mention it.
Great post! Excellent information's and very good prices about your area!
Thanks for the heads up and for sharing,
Adam,
Dick and Dixie - In the greater Crofton area, so many people either are or were military... there won't be many that don't qualify to play at Fort Meade.
Adam - Golf is a very expensive sport in this area, so the rates here really open up the opportunities for people who otherwise might not be able to afford golf.