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10/06/2026

Sitting just outside the beltway, Bethesda Country Club is a handsome tree-lined club, that while often overshadowed by its higher-profile neighbors, is a thoroughly enjoyable loop. A renovation by Joel Weiman and McDonald Design Group a few years back has the green surrounds and sightlines looking fantastic.

The property had an eventful early history, and its architectural resume is a bit piecemeal. The land was first home to Montgomery Country Club, then the National Women’s Country Club and the Washington Aviation Country Club before becoming the club it is today. Ed Ault is listed as architect of record for leading a forced rerouting when the I-270 spur was built, but Fred Findlay and Al Jamison had each built one of the original nines. Arthur Hills later did a full redesign, followed most recently by Weiman. The LPGA made a tour stop here too, with the Greater Washington Open in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The clubhouse bar and restaurant has had its own modern redo, and was packed on our visit. The patio above 18 might be the closest gallery to a finishing green in the region. We were nearly drilled by a ball that caromed off the clubhouse before we’d barely touched our post-round drink. (It might have been hit by an assistant pro, but we’re not telling.) A vibrant scene nonetheless, and a lively gallery right on top of each group’s finish is worth the odd pro-v1 to the shin.

10/06/2026

Sitting just outside the beltway, Bethesda Country Club is a handsome tree-lined club, that while often overshadowed by its higher-profile neighbors, is a thoroughly enjoyable loop. A renovation by Joel Weiman and McDonald Design Group a few years back has the green surrounds and sightlines looking fantastic.

The property had an eventful early history, and its architectural resume is a bit piecemeal. The land was first home to Montgomery Country Club, then the National Women’s Country Club and the Washington Aviation Country Club before becoming the club it is today. Ed Ault is listed as architect of record for leading a forced rerouting when the I-270 spur was built, but Fred Findlay and Al Jamison had each built one of the original nines. Arthur Hills later did a full redesign, followed most recently by Weiman. The LPGA made a tour stop here too, with the Greater Washington Open in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The clubhouse bar and restaurant has had its own modern redo, and was packed on our visit. The patio above 18 might be the closest gallery to a finishing green in the region. We were nearly drilled by a ball that caromed off the clubhouse before we’d barely touched our post-round drink. (It might have been hit by an assistant pro, but we’re not telling.) A vibrant scene nonetheless, a lively gallery living and dying on each group’s finish is worth the odd pro-v1 to the shin.

09/29/2026

Come out and join us on the White Course at East Potomac on Wednesday, Oct 14th. The Summit will be one large group scramble, where we all tee off at 4pm and see how low we can go.

Tee it up with fellow East Potomac enthusiasts and discuss the latest happenings on and related to this property. There will be a few giveaways, and likely even an adult beverage or two consumed during the walk. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Click link in bio or head to BeltwayGolfer.com/shop to register. Limited spots available!

09/29/2026

A proper Monday was had spending it with the First Tee - Greater Wash. DC at their 13th annual tournament at River Bend G&CC.

A look down 18 … a creek runs through the property coming into play on several holes.

Charmed to see BG magazine issue 1 peeking out in the River Bend clubhouse

Practice area is outstanding

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“ now a sh***un start in golf is full of mathematics…”

Top-notch turn vittles

The par four 6th. Landing your drive on the left-side of the fairway requires some creativity with the tree looming large.

First Tee participants had a putting challenge teaming with up with each group making the turn

Mike Cilano is the director of education and outreach for First Tee - Greater Wash. DC . Great cartmate.

Approach on 14

Enjoyed it Peter!

Course pooch Birdie who keeps River Bend lookin sharp with super Derek Williams

Golf balls ain’t cheap man.

Looking down at 12 green from 10 tee

🍔🌭🍺

Club shop.

Practice did not make perfect.

Wasn’t first tee’s first rodeo.

JP Finlay rapped with the audience about all things DMV sports. Shared that BMitch is best golfer among 106.7 The Fan hosts.

09/17/2026

Four First Tee of Greater Washington DC representatives are heading to Pebble Beach for the Pure Insurance Championship this week… the first time the program has sent four youth participants to the national event.

Got to spend some time this past weekend at Swing 365 Golf with Johann Aguilan who plays golf for Linganore HS, Haleem El Yacoubi of West Springfield HS, and Largo HS’s Jordan Wallace. All great kids with bright futures and dynamite golf swings.

The four will compete Friday through Sunday, with practice rounds Wednesday and Thursday at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. All three tournament rounds will be televised on Golf Channel from 6-9pm ET starting tomorrow, be sure to tune in!

Johann is paired with Scott Verplank. Haleem with Brian Gay. Jordan with Scott Hend. And Avery McGrath of Basis Independent is paired with Olin Browne.

What makes this an extra significant week for First Tee - Greater Wash. DC is the selection process is highly competitive on a national level. First Tee chapters across the country submit candidates who meet handicap requirements and pass a formal application process. Having four representatives selected is a notable accomplishment for the DC chapter.

09/16/2026

Paid a visit to Joint Base Andrews to play nine on the temporary East Course routing, and got a look at the renovation and earth moving underway on what will become the new North Course.

Heavy equipment is working across the front nine of the East Course and what was once the West Course. Clubhouse renovation is also in progress, with the patio and putting green currently being redone.

Caught up with an enlisted Air Force member on the third tee box who is staying on base for a stretch on a medical mission, and was great company for the remainder of the round.

Construction on this latest phase began August 3, about a month after a presidential determination was issued exempting the project from federal, state, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements for 12 months. Jack Nicklaus’ firm is leading the design work with the renovation running in phases.

While detailed plans are no longer being made public, the last published version remains on beltwaygolfer.com. Based on a target the Air Force gave Maryland regulators earlier this year, the first 18 is planning to open July 2027.

Full update at beltwaygolfer.com.

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