"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."
Ben Hogan
Named after the Maryland-bred horse that won the 1939 Preakness, The Links at Challedon is among the area's best courses. Our par-72 Brian Ault design includes large undulating greens with water in play on six of 18 holes. Our scenic course is fun and challenging for golfers of all abilities.
Hole 1 Par 5 Handicap 3
Description
The ideal tee shot should be played right of the fairway bunker to set the hole up properly. A precise approach shot is needed on this undulating putting green.
Hole 2 Par 4 Handicap 11
Description
A well hit drive off of this spectacular elevated tee will leave a mid-iron approach to this well guarded green.
Hole 3 Par 5 Handicap 1
Description
The safe play off of the tee is a long iron or fairway wood to avoid the pond. The approach shot must be precise into this well protected green.
Hole 4 Par 4 Handicap 7
Description
A well placed drive down the right side is a must to have a clear shot to the green. Beware of the deep bunker to the right of the green.
Hole 5 Par 3 Handicap 17
Description
Be sure to select the proper club from the elevated tee on this short, but dangerous, par 3.
Hole 6 Par 4 Handicap 5
Description
With out of bounds to the right, and a hazard to the left, an accurate drive is a must to reach this elevated fairway. An errant tee short will almost guarantee an above par score.
Hole 7 Par 3 Handicap 15
Description
This green is 2 to 3 clubs deep. Be sure to take into account the hole location before selecting your club.
Hole 8 Par 4 Handicap 9
Description
A well placed drive well set you up nicely on this picturesque par 4. The elevated green may require more club on your approach.
Hole 9 Par 4 Handicap 13
Description
A Driver is not always needed on this short par 4. A well played second shot will leave you with a birdie opportunity.
Hole 10 Par 5 Handicap 2
Description
Two well struck shots will put you in position for a short iron approach on this long and rolling par 5.
Hole 11 Par 4 Handicap 16
Description
A precise tee shot with a long iron or fairway wood is the safe play on this short par 4.
Hole 12 Par 3 Handicap 18
Description
The double tiered green requires an accurate club selection off the tee.
Hole 13 Par 4 Handicap 6
Description
Players must avoid going long and right of the green on their approach shot on this scenic, uphill par 4.
Hole 14 Par 4 Handicap 12
Description
A beautiful long par 3 that requires an accurate tee shot on this very large , sloping putting green.
Hole 15 Par 4 Handicap 8
Description
Off the tee, players must avoid the overhanging trees on the right and the left fairway bunker to set up a mid to long iron approach to this challenging green.
Hole 16 Par 4 Handicap 14
Description
The tee shot must reach the plateaued landing area to see the green on the approach. Beware of the three pot bunkers in the fairway short and left of the green.
Hole 17 Par 5 Handicap 4
Description
A well struck drive provides the opportunity for getting home on this par 5 in two. If necessary, lay up short and left to provide the best angle to the flagstick.
Hole 18 Par 4 Handicap 10
Description
A drive down the middle with driver or a fairway wood will set up a mid-iron approach on this tight finishing hole.
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Black | 537 | 420 | 557 | 389 | 131 | 395 | 162 | 392 | 340 | 3,323 |
|
Gold
|
517 | 388 | 522 | 355 | 104 | 338 | 147 | 378 | 318 | 3,067 |
|
Silver
|
499 | 377 | 479 | 345 | 103 | 326 | 144 | 358 | 304 | 2,935 |
| Jade | 456 | 341 | 439 | 285 | 93 | 286 | 132 | 335 | 275 | 2,642 |
| Men's Handicap | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | |
| Ladies' Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 13 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Black | 585 | 338 | 191 | 387 | 208 | 418 | 327 | 537 | 395 | 3,386 | 6,709 |
| Gold | 536 | 322 | 176 | 361 | 197 | 397 | 312 | 506 | 376 | 3,183 | 6,250 |
| Silver | 504 | 293 | 151 | 347 | 180 | 380 | 302 | 465 | 344 | 2,966 | 5,901 |
| Jade | 439 | 277 | 124 | 327 | 158 | 362 | 258 | 453 | 315 | 2,713 | 5,355 |
| Men's Handicap | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | ||
| Ladies' Handicap | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 |