East Potomac Public Golf Course, Red

Detailed description of East Potomac Public Golf Course, Red

East Potomac Golf Course is a public 36 hole golf facility located in Washing D.C. The facility has a 9-hole par-3 golf course (The Red Course), a 9-hole executive course (The White Course) and an 18-hole course (The Blue Course).

The East Potomac Golf Courses opened for play in 1920. They were designed by Robert White and have been rennovated by William S. Flynn.

Located in the shadow of the Monuments, historic East Potomac Golf Course is a part of the National Park System. Most noticeable is the Washington Monument, visible from any location on the course. Other landmarks include Ronald Reagan National Airport, Fort McNair, the Naval War College, and the Jefferson Memorial.

East Potomac Golf Course, The Blue Course ____________________

The Blue Course (the eighteen hole course) has wide fairways and large greens. East Potomac's Blue Course is the most challenging of the three courses with a links layout that plays into the wind. The signature hole is #8, a 211-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot to a green with the Washington Monument in the background. Several sand bunkers have been incorporated into the design. The Blue Course plays to a par-72 and a maximum distance of 6,649 yards.

East Potomac Golf Course, The White Course ____________________

The White Course is a nine hole, par 34, executive course. An open layout and short par 4's make this course perfect for intermediate golfers who are not quite ready for the Blue Course. Experienced players can work on their iron play while taking in the views. The White Course has wide open fairways and small greens. Several sand bunkers have been incorporated into the design. TheWhite Course plays to a maximum distance of 2,480 yards.

East Potomac Golf Course, The Red Course ____________________

East Potomac's Red Course is nine holes of par three practice holes ranging from 100 to 200 yards. The Red Course has tight fairways and small greens. The Red Course is an excellent location for beginners just taking up the game. TheWhite Course plays to a maximum distance of 1,929 yards.

East Potomac Golf Course, Extras ____________________

In addition to the three golf courses, East Potomac G.C. features an expansive lighted driving range with 50 covered and 50 uncovered stalls. There is also a putting green and three practice holes, each with their own tee box, bunker, and green