Great first tee program for children. And as they start to get older they have fun mini three hole tournaments for the children. And the program is very very inexpensive and fun for the kids. They even get a ID card with there picture on it which allows them free range balls for the season. The course itself is a nine hole layout with par 3s and 4s. Also next to the club house is a large building with a state of the art training center. Great value for the dollar and friendly knowledgeable staff. read more

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I came to Paint Branch Golf Complex for a Father's Day outing with my husband and son. My son recently fell in love with golf and wanted to treat his father to a special day on the course. Unfortunately, what should have been a wonderful family memory was completely ruined by the behavior of one of their course marshals, older black gentlemen, he said his name was Mr. Smith. When we arrived, we were upfront and told Mr. Smith that we had only played on a golf course a few times. Instead of using that information to be helpful or patient, he used it as a reason to single us out and hover over our group for the entire round. We understood the pace of play expectations and made every effort to keep up, but the constant monitoring felt more like harassment than course management. When I accidentally drove onto the green, instead of calmly explaining the mistake, Mr. Smith became hostile and condescending. He spoke down to me and my son, refused to let me speak, and physically snatched the key out of our cart. There was no professionalism, no patience, and no basic human respect. We were paying customers on a family outing, not children being disciplined. We did not finish our round. We gathered our belongings and left. We drove up the road to the University of Maryland Golf Course, where we were greeted warmly and treated with complete professionalism by Director Jeff Maynor. That experience reminded us what a welcoming golf environment actually looks like, and it is a standard Paint Branch clearly needs to work toward. I am a federal employee at NASA Headquarters, and many of my colleagues frequent this course. I will be sharing this experience with them. I will also be reporting this matter to the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. Golf should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, including families and newer players. The way we were treated does not reflect that value at all. read more

Very nice course and the 9 holes were fun. It wasn't very beginner friendly though which was a shame. Cashier wasn't too friendly when I went to pay for the round. Cart man wasn't too friendly when we went to get our cart and told us everyone needed a bag with 5 clubs (our fault for not reading the guidelines but also a big expectation for new golfers). We were able to run back to the pro shop and rent a bag though. As we were teeing off a group of students and their teacher came up and chastised us for being late and I'm not sure if she worked there but it wasn't a nice way to start our day. If it were me I think I'd have just grumbled under my breath and dealt with it but that's just me. I'd hate to make beginners feel rushed and not welcomed to a new sport they were trying. read more

fun course, I play here often. Brought some beginner friends who were playing for the first time, and one of the starter staff (an older gentleman) absolutely ruined our time, and my friends first ever golf experience. He rushed us and got angry we weren't going fast enough, even though we had both T times so we weren't holding anyone up. He followed us in the cart the entire time making comments like "I can tell you have never played before" and straight up calling my friends bad. He kept giving "tips" and just hating on them, when all we wanted was to just have them try their best and be left alone. We finished 9 holes in right under an hour.... that's how fast he made us go. ABSOLUTELY awful makes me consider not wanting to come back. read more

Terrible experience, the ranger was extremely aggressive and treated us with disrespect. Yelled at two of our players while they tried to tee off, and told one of them they had no clue how to play golf when it was their first time playing. Followed us around the course and made the entire experience extremely tense. Overall, I would not recommend this course, as there is the UMD golf course 5 minutes down the road, which is far superior. read more

I booked a tee time in person for both of my junior golfers to play one afternoon, however when they were ready to play the starter would not allow me to simply walk along as a spectator or even pay for the privilege to do so. Management stated that I had to rent a set of clubs and pay for a round for myself in order to simply keep watch on my kids at this public municipal facility in Prince Georges County. What is worse is that the guys in the pro shop didn't tell me this requirement when booking the tee times otherwise I would have come with my clubs or had the juniors play at another course. read more

I'm a new golfer, okay well I wouldn't call myself a golfer but I went to visit for the first time to use the driving range and it went great! My only issue is that there wasn't a tee on the mat so I didn't get to use my driver but other than that it was nice with clean facilities!! I'll definitely be going back!! read more

Paint Branch Golf Course - Golf Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Commenting for the range & price. Very affordable golf course with small but decent practice range. On a hot summer day, try to get there early since the spots with shades tend to fill up fast. We love this place mostly because for golf noobs like me, the price is cheaper than some other ranges. read more

Paint Branch Golf Course - Golf Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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This is a very old run down golf range but it's perfect to just have my son come and practice his golf swing in peace. He really loves it. $14 for a big bucket of golf balls. Have at em!! Pleasant experience and vibes. read more

Tee box was backed up 30 minutes when we got there. Starter was extremely rude. Take your money elsewhere

The balls at the driving range are the most motley collection I have ever encountered including some that might very well be called antique. The way they hit was entirely variable thus limiting comparisons from shot to shot. I also came on a Thursday morning when the range is closed for maintenance. This should be better noted online. The chipping practice area and putting green were in very good shape. read more

Over priced for a public course. Pace of play is slow when crowded. New cart path crosses over the fairways impacted play.

My fiancé and I were turned away because I do not have my own set of golf clubs (we share). Apparently this is due to insurance reasons(??). The rule is posted by the door to the club house, but there is nothing posted about this rule online, which would have saved us the drive. Have never encountered such a rule. We had a much better experience at the University course down the road. read more

Visiting friends and a round of Golf was an idea. This place was the closest and we had a BLAST! Great prices, short course and played along an easy going vibe. $8 to play 9 holes of golf. $10 to rent a set of Golf Clubs. $10 for a bucket of 102 balls (Driving Range) With a lucky beautiful day and my first time playing under 50* degrees Fahrenheit, this course made my game easy and comforting. It's not a hard course with only 2 water hazards and I was able to play them all with the same ball! I'm very happy to say I scored under 50 for the first time. (Yes, I'm no pro... don't even know what handicap means, other than the parking spaces). Overall, I would like to play again or hit some balls. Maybe have a beer while doing it too. (BYOB) read more

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Really nice place for my daughter to learn golf through the First Tee program. I highly recommend! Very friendly staff and fun coaches. I don't play golf personally so I can't speak about the entire golf course, but so far we had a great experience! read more

I visited yesterday just after noon. It was my first time at any golf course was only looking to go to the driving range. Jerry(I think that's his name.) was super helpful getting me started and pointed in the right direction. Other staff present was also very friendly. The facilities were very clean and accommodating. I'll be back for sure. read more

Course was in fair condition, work being done on the course. Gentleman that checked me in was very pleasant. Discounted rate due to disruption. First time to course, played with two very nice gentlemen. John (the starter) is surly and a reason not to return. read more

Nice, inexpensive executive course inside the beltway. Deals for locals and seniors. Rental clubs and pull carts are available. Five par 3s, four par 4s. Usually in good condition but the greens are pretty slow if you are used to upscale courses. Wide open, but really bad shots can wind up in a pond or creek. There is a range on the other side of the clubhouse, and a First Tee learning center. The clubhouse has a small golf shop and a limited selection of snacks and drinks. Very flat, very walkable, good variation in the holes. Just the thing for a stroll through the park, punctuated with golf shots, on a balmy afternoon. read more

Looked nicely maintained but they have like 4 golf carts for the hundreds of players on the course and they don't allow ice chests. 9 holes was kind of cheap but I won't be going back. read more

Of all of the golf courses and driving ranges in the area, this place is always full of surprises. The customer service is subpar. The women of the facility have treated customers well since i first started coming here. However, the gentlemen in the club house lack personality and also seem to arbitrarily come up with restrictions to keep you from playing. I wish customer service became a larger focal point here. read more

I'm a beginner and I wanted to try out my new set of starter clubs :) I felt so comfortable at Paint Branch! Both of the gentlemen at the Clubhouse were so nice - they explained everything I needed to know and introduced me to one of the pros when I mentioned I was interested in lessons. Really enjoyed practicing on the range - the atmosphere is very relaxed. I plan to return...and book some lessons, too! read more

I learned the game at this particular venue when this was a Jack Nickolaus property in the early 90s. When PG county took over the management of this facility let's just say EVERYTHING went to shit. The old dudes that run this course just make up operating hours. While the course is almost always in decent shape the staff here are obnoxious. Making up their own rules and hours of operations. Even during COVID they fail to effectively communicate with their patrons. If your in a pinch, play 9 here on a weekday. If not, drive the 2 minutes to University of Maryland's Golf Course, better facility and more than competent staff. Otherwise this course proves itself to be a weigh station for old retired fogies who have nothing better to do then make up their own rules and piss off actual golfers whom know what this facility was, a legitimate practice facility with a convenient 9 hole course. PG County would do well by auditing this facility and ensure staff are properly trained and able to do their jobs. That aside, just don't spend money here. They're are a dozen other facilities I could suggest. read more

Great driving range! Super easy to get in and out of without fuss. It's the beginning of the season so the grass needed some rain but it was a beautiful day and the driving range wasn't too crowded. read more

Nice and friendly. Elvie is the best. Just learning to play golf and this course is great.

My friends had been talking about this place for quite some time and I really had to go check it out. We planned a friend's tournament and it was nothing short of amazing. The golf course is really incredible and the area was well maintained. I can't wait to go back soon. read more

Nice, simple 9 hole course. Nothing fancy. A lot of short holes to practice with short irons. Great for beginner play.

Why is this golf course marked as closed? Its a public golf course and its definitely up and running.

This is the perfect spot for a decent 9 hole day or a quick 18. It's a small course but it's well maintained and the staff is extremely friendly. Also very affordable. The driving range has nice mats. I only wish they had a grassed area for the driving range but there are grassed chipping areas. read more

This place is horrible. Spend your money elsewhere, they clearly don't want your money. You are not allowed to bring beer on the course if you're under 40, according to the guy working. I was not allowed to buy more than 3 beers there, because the worker made up his own rule due to the fact that I'm 22. The worker initially wouldn't serve myself or my friend because we have vertical PA licenses (all PA licenses are vertical). One group of kids caused a scene at the golf course awhile ago and now apparently everyone else is getting punished for it. Once that whole fiasco in the clubhouse got figured out and we were loading our cart to finally golf, that worker was watching us like a hawk and told us that you can't golf on the course with two people and one bag (my friend doesn't own clubs) because of "insurance reasons"? My friend has golfed there several times in the last two summers and has never had an issue like this. On top of everything, the system wasn't working to get a refund, so we're not sure if we actually will get our money back. Seriously, spend more money for a way better experience elsewhere. read more

This is one of my favorite short game, executive courses to play a quick round either alone or with others. A good mixture of par 3 and par 4 holes. The fairways are generally wide and not a lot of obstacles and well maintained for a public course. Great course for the beginner to build confidence and for the more experienced to practice their short game. Staff has always been very friendly and helpful. Can't beat the cost either! read more

Easy to get to, very friendly and helpful staff, well maintained, nicely stocked pro shop, have to use all the clubs in your bag. and contrary to what one reviewer said there are more than enough riding carts. read more

With this course jammed into such a busy cramped area this is a good choice if you are in the area. Close to University of Maryland and does get some use but you can get a tee time. Be careful with timing of the University sports schedule when traffic can get THICK. Nice part is if you play during the fall you have a chance of listening to the Terps play n the stadium while you play the course. I would recommend giving it a try when in the are but not making a special vacation trip. read more

Fantastic golf instruction! After 30 years away started over with Paint Branch and improved with each lesson and clinic! Course and driving range and staff was excellent. read more