Blue Mash Golf Club

Blue Mash Golf Club, is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Laytonsville, Maryland.

The Blue Mash Golf Course first opened for play in 2001. The par-71 course was designed by Arthur Hills.

Blue Mash Golf Course lies on land settled by freed slaves around the time of the Civil War. The low-lying, densely forested, marshy property with clay soils of blue, was aptly coined Blue Marsh, with the colloquial pronunciation of Marsh giving the area its present name. It was an "underground railroad" stop, as the original freed slave settlers used the natural cover to hide runaway slaves on their way north.

Centrally located in Montgomery County, MD, featurs a mix of open, wooded and water holes. With no forced carries it is entirely playable for all golfers, yet is still considered one of the toughest challenges in the region from the back tees, especially with the stronger than average winds that blow through this former farm. Since opening in 2001, the opening three holes have become almost legendary as the toughest opening stretch in the region, but good birdie opportunities are also possible starting with the short par 3 6th hole and including the driveable par-4 8th hole.

This golf course has it all: length, open holes, wooded holes, water holes, elevation changes and flat holes. As previously mentioned, it does not have one forced carry over a wetland, allowing the high handicap player to manage every hole. Blue Mash showcases Hills design style, especially his small, interesting greens that demand precision, as well as wide fairways, subtle contouring, and strategic requirements for every shot.

Blue Mash plays to 6,858 yards for a course rating of 73.3 and a slope rating of 133.

Blue Mash also offers a sprawling practice facility with over two acres of grass teeing area, practice bunkers and an enormous practice putting green; a beautiful clubhouse with a full service pro shop; and a covered patio with great golf course views.