Anne Arundel Manor represents the pinnacle of private golf in Maryland. This invitation-only course in Harwood showcases Hills & Forrest's architectural mastery across 335 pristine acres. Completed in 2010, the championship layout offers an unparalleled golf experience for a select membership near Annapolis.
Anne Arundel Manor represents the pinnacle of private golf in Maryland. This invitation-only course in Harwood showcases Hills & Forrest's architectural mastery across 335 pristine acres. Completed in 2010, the championship layout offers an unparalleled golf experience for a select membership near Annapolis.
Anne Arundel Manor
Maryland 20776, USA
Anne Arundel Manor stands as one of Maryland's most exclusive golf experiences, situated on 335 acres of pristine countryside in Harwood. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Hills & Forrest, this invitation-only course opened in 2010 as the vision of Albert Lord, representing a significant investment in championship-level golf design.
The Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest partnership brought decades of architectural expertise to this project, with Hills having designed more than 200 courses worldwide and Forrest contributing his landscape architecture background from Virginia Tech. Their collaboration created a layout that honours classic design principles whilst incorporating modern strategic elements.
The course showcases several distinctive architectural features that demonstrate Hills & Forrest's design philosophy. Notable elements include a triple shared fairway system involving the 2nd, 5th, and 6th holes, creating unique strategic options and visual interest.
The 7th hole features a classic Biarritz-style design, paying homage to golf's architectural traditions.
The 16th hole presents four separate fairways, offering multiple route options and strategic complexity.
The dogleg right 17th incorporates design elements reminiscent of Pine Valley's challenging character, creating a demanding approach to the home stretch.
Stretching to approximately 7,100 yards from the championship tees, Anne Arundel Manor presents a par-72 examination that challenges golfers of all skill levels. The course rating of 75.7 and slope rating of 143 indicate the substantial test awaiting players fortunate enough to receive an invitation.
Hills & Forrest's approach of designing from the 18th green backward to the 1st tee ensures optimal routing and maximises the property's natural features.
Limited to invitation-only play, Anne Arundel Manor maintains pristine conditions year-round with minimal traffic. The course typically accommodates no more than 10 foursomes per day, ensuring an unhurried pace and immaculate playing surfaces throughout the season.
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