United States Naval Academy Golf Club

Overview: The United States Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis, Maryland, is a parkland course set on the banks of the Severn River. Designed by William Flynn, the layout features rolling terrain, mature trees, and Flynn's signature bunkering. The course requires accurate driving and precise iron play to navigate the green complexes, especially when the river winds begin to blow across the open fairways, requiring players to adjust their strategy on almost every hole.

History: The course opened in 1940 and was modified by Flynn in 1944. Architect Andrew Green led a comprehensive renovation of the course, restoring Flynn's original green sizes, bunker styles, and strategic angles while updating the turf and irrigation systems to meet modern standards, preserving its historic integrity.

Did You Know? The course is situated on Greenbury Point, a historic peninsula that formerly housed Navy radio transmission towers, and players can view the Severn River and the Academy chapel dome from several holes. This coastal setting exposes the course to varying wind patterns that require constant strategy.