Private

Congressional Country Club

Alister Index

Course

Exclusivity

Prestige

Experience

Compete

Alister Index

Course

Exclusivity

Prestige

Experience

Compete

Bethesda, MD · Founded 1924

Congressional Country Club is a private golf club in Bethesda, Maryland, designed by Devereux Emmet in 1924. The club has 36 holes, a par of 72, a course rating of 75.1, a slope of 141. The average member handicap is 16.9 with 22% single-digit players.

Devereux Emmet's Blue Course has hosted multiple U.S. Opens in suburban Washington, with length and demanding rough that consistently challenge professional fields. The 1924 design emphasizes accuracy through tree-lined corridors and penal rough.

Scorecard

7,820 yardsRating 78Slope 140

Swipe to see all holes →

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Par	4	3	4	4	4	5	3	4	5	36	3	5	4	3	4	4	5	4	4	36	72
Back	445	275	465	490	415	565	185	370	660	3,870	170	550	455	200	470	480	610	495	520	3,950	7,820
Blue	395	230	440	465	385	535	165	320	615	3,550	150	535	400	195	415	455	585	460	470	3,665	7,215
Gold	365	215	410	430	365	525	160	285	580	3,335	135	510	375	175	390	440	550	430	435	3,440	6,775
White	340	175	370	430	365	500	160	285	540	3,165	135	510	375	155	365	395	550	395	435	3,315	6,480
White	340	175	370	405	330	500	135	255	540	3,050	120	455	345	155	365	395	515	395	380	3,125	6,175
Silver	340	150	335	365	330	500	135	255	455	2,865	120	455	345	130	295	315	450	315	380	2,805	5,670
Hdcp	11	15	7	1	9	5	17	13	3		16	10	12	18	4	2	6	8	14

Membership Information

Membership Types

private

Member Profile

Above Average

16.9

Avg Handicap

Median Handicap16

Handicap Distribution

ScratchSingle digitTeens20+

Single-digit players22%

Gender split76% M / 24% F

Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.

About Congressional Country Club

Emmet created a course where position matters more than distance, with strategic bunkering and green sites that reward careful course management. The Blue Course builds difficulty gradually, with closing holes that have decided numerous major championships under pressure. Congressional's character emerges through its combination of strategic options and severe consequences, creating the kind of risk-reward decisions that separate champions from contenders in major championship play.

Visit Official Website →

Key Facts

Congressional Country Club is located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Club type: private.
Course architect: Devereux Emmet.
Year founded: 1924.
Number of holes: 36.
Par: 72.
Course rating: 75.1.
Slope rating: 141.
Average member handicap: 16.9.
Single-digit handicap players: 22%.
GHIN-registered members: 212.
Membership types: private.
Alister Index score: 80/100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Congressional Country Club

How do I join Congressional Country Club?

Congressional Country Club is a private golf club offering private membership. Contact the club directly for current membership availability and application procedures.

What is the initiation fee at Congressional Country Club?

The estimated initiation fee at Congressional Country Club is $100,000, with annual dues of $15,000. Contact the club for the most current fee schedule.

Who designed Congressional Country Club?

Congressional Country Club was designed by Devereux Emmet. The course was established in 1924. It features 36 holes.

Where is Congressional Country Club located?

Congressional Country Club is located at 8500 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817. You can reach the club by phone at (301) 469-2000. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.

What amenities does Congressional Country Club offer?

Contact Congressional Country Club directly for information about available amenities and facilities.