This is a Columbia Association course that has gone public. The regular fees are high, but you can usually get a discounted rate (online booking, twilight). The conditions are above average compared with their peers, and the layout is quite interesting. On some holes it looks like they didn't have enough space with the encroaching wetlands, trees, and/or townhouses but with an open mind and a straight swing the course is a lot of fun. Holes #2 and #18 are true 3-shot par 5s with two forced carries on #2 and a large elevation change on #18. On the par 5 5th one can hit a hybrid off the tee, an 8-iron second, and have a wedge in or bust a driver (keep it straight) and have only an 7-iron in. I also enjoyed the risk/reward of the driveable par 4 7th with a pond on the front/right and the challenge of the #1 handicap hole the 16th which is a 456-yard narrow par 4. The view on the elevated 17th tee is impressive and Fairway Hills is a good "target round" of golf. On the down side, this course would be difficult to walk.

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The staff was pleasant.

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I hate this course because it's very unforgiving if you make any mistakes. There are many narrow fairways and lots of trees. It's overpriced, even if you are a CA member. Forget playing here on the weekend unless you have 12 hours to play one round of golf---pace is VERY SLOW unless you go during weekdays early.

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I think it's retarded that you're only allowed to purchase 2 beers and there's no cart-girl.

perfect condition, perfect greens

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Excellent course, must hit it strait to score well.

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the staff is always nice to you and very helpful

I play this course quite often and it is the perfect target golf course.You don't need too much power but a lot of finesse.Humbles even the better players if you don't bring your A game.The course is in very good condition and the staff are quite helpful and nice.I'll definitely recommend this course.

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Great

Great variety in the types of golf holes...some pretty easy, others very tough. Greens are good.

Front nine is mostly Drive-Wedge (Par 4s) from the WHITE tees. Not a good course for beginners. No bar/restaurant.

If you enjoy target golf, this is a good challenge, esp. from the BLUE tee markers.Several holes require carry over wetlands areas and losing golf balls is, unfortunately, very common. Greens are among the best in MD.

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Most of the staff is attentive and courteous. Summer temps not so swift!

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Driving range is adequate. Head pro, Joan Lovelace is excellent as teaching pro, as is Mike Carroll, Asst. Pro.

Greens are in great shape and usually very fast. Nice views from tee boxes, sometimes forget you're in the middle of COlumbia.

Can only make tee times for weekends as early as Thursday at 9.

Course is a shot makers golf course. Course is usually in great condition, and the staff are very helpful.

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People there are always very helpful.

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Golf shop is small but has enough that if you need something you can purchase it.

bunkers,greens,fair ways, all in top condition.

could use more flowers, etc.

The best in Maryland.

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great service, very friendly

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range is keeped in good condition

Long fairways, large greens.

You have to know someone who belongs to the Columbia Association. You can sneak on very easily at the 3rd hole.

If you want to play a Woods Course then Fairway Hills is it. The course wraps through the woods around several townhouse complexs in Columbia, MD which is very scenic and challenging. Be prepared to lose a few balls is you tend to shank your balls to the left or right. Sometimes a good bounce off a tree helps my game. The tee boxes are in pretty good shape and the greens usually are a nice and smooth grain. Not bad, but be prepared to wait on the weekends.

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No 19th hole if ya know what I mean! GL Shacks is right up the street though, good eats.

There are no strengths. This is a miserable place. The starter wanted me to feel grateful I was given a tee time.

Poor service from the starter. The starter seemed to be having an anxiety attack.

I really hate this course. The starter is incredibly rude. He told me I had to hurry to the first tee because there was a long line behind me. That was not the case at all. I never saw anybody behind me all day.

The fairways are dried out and filled with divots. The greens offer no challenge at all.

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I was made to feel like an idiot. The starter made me hurry off the tee box. there were no golfers behind me or in front of me.

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I think this place is a joke.