Mount Pleasant Golf Club

Mount Pleasant Golf Club, is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mount Pleasant first opened for play in 1934. The Par-71 course was designed by Gus Hook. Mount Pleasant is a GolfDigest 4-star rated golf course. Mount Pleasant Ranked was ranked 12th Best Municipal Golf Course in the United States by Golfweek Magazine.

Mount Pleasant has been tournament tested over the years by both professional and amateur golfers. In 1956, Arnold Palmer secured his second American tournament win as a touring golfer. The course was also home of the Eastern Invitational Open from 1950-1963. Mt. Pleasant is a favorite for players looking for the challenge of a classic design.

In the 1956 event, Mr. Palmer hooked his first two tee shots into Hillen Road (the road that borders the first hole along the full length of the par-5). In frustration, Mr. Palmer returned to his caddie and jammed his driver back into his golf bag saying, "That's it... I quit." His playing partner, Billy Casper, pulled Palmer aside and said, "Arnold, you can spot this field a few shots and still win." With a grim look on his face, Palmer pulled an iron from the bag, teed off safely, and went on to win the tournament. Of course, the rest is history.

Par for the course is 71. From the back tees the course plays to 6,757 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5,489 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 1, a par-5 that plays to 560 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 6, a par-3 that plays to 135 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 9, a 465 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 18, a 336 yard par-4.