County golf courses offer discounts for Courses members

By Mary DoyleApril 20, 2012

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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (April 19, 2012) -- Patrons and members of The Courses at Fort Meade have known since 2005 that the golf course, which has been the centerpiece of Fort Meade since 1950, would close to accommodate National Security Agency expansion.

As the date for closing grows closer, many are wondering where they will be able to find an affordable place to play a round of golf.

Assisting golfers with finding a new home has been a priority for the Fort Meade Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

"We have been negotiating agreements with county-run courses in Anne Arundel County," said Scott Myers, chief of business operations for DFMWR. "We are losing the golf course, but Courses members and eligible patrons will still be able to pay discounted rates to play golf."

Two golf courses operated by Anne Arundel County have agreed to allow discounted play and membership fees.

"These agreements are an example of the partnerships we have worked hard to develop with our county counterparts," said Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein. "Unfortunately, the golf course is a benefit the installation can no longer provide, at least for now. Our county partners have agreed to step in to ensure Team Meade is still able to enjoy the game at a discounted rate."

The Eisenhower Golf Course in Crownsville is an 18-hole, par-71 course originally designed by Ed Ault in 1969. The course features four sets of tees at each hole for players of different skill levels.

Compass Pointe Golf Course in Pasadena is a 36-hole course made up of four nine-hole courses covering 800 acres. The course, designed by Lindsay Ervin in 2003, features a wide variety of terrains built to challenge golfers of all skill levels.

The fees for play at each course are different and depend upon weekday or weekend play. In addition, anyone eligible to play at the Fort Meade course will be eligible for discounted rates at the county courses, with a larger discount going to players who are active-duty enlisted members ranked private to sergeant.

"We think the price per round of golf offered at each of these courses is reasonable," Myers said. "Some players may pay a little more, some a little less than they paid at the Courses. But we negotiated the best price possible for our former customers."

For example, a round of golf and cart at the Eisenhower and Compass Pointe courses for enlisted members, from private to sergeant, on a weekday is $29. For all other MWR eligible patrons, the cost is $33.

Myers said annual memberships are available. Like the green fees, fees for memberships are comparable to what golfers paid for membership at the Courses.

Brochures providing details about the discounted rates are available at the Courses Clubhouse.

Editor's note: For more information, visit the DFMWR website at www.ftmeademwr.com or call 301-677-5176.

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