972 Ohio Drive,
Washington, District of Columbia (DC) 20024
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+1 (202) 554 7660Pro shop
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Tim Krebs (PGA, General Mgr & Teaching Professional).Academy
GolfDC Academy at East PotomacThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Riverside. The courses are on an island (Hains Point) in the Potomac River, but without direct riverside holes and very limited river views.
Designer:
Walter Travis
Above distances are for the Blue course. Also at East Potomac is the 9-hole par-33 White course (2420 yds from men's tees) and the 9-hole par-27 Red course (1142 yds from men's tees).
38.875524
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2 mi S of Washington, DC (The White House).
East Potomac
East Potomac Golf Course is a busy and good quality layout, popular with local golfers. It is also the closest golf course to the White House and Capitol Hill, and sits on a peninsula of land, flanked by the Potomac River on one side and the River's Washington Channel on the other.
The 18-hole, tree-lined and open parkland Blue course (as distinct from the nine-hole White and Red courses), contains a variety of attractive holes and pleasant features, which should provide an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate.
The White course is a nine-hole Executive course, comprising par 3s and par 4s that will challenge new and experienced golfers alike. The Red course is a 9-hole course of all par-3 holes.
Public course - visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.
Good (2-tier driving range).
East Potomac has been recognized by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary course.
550 C Street S.W., Washington, DC 20024
+1 (202) 479 4000
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East Potomac
Congressional CC (private); TPC Potomac (private).
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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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