Golf
Forest Park. Public Forest Park has 18 challenging holes (par 71), with a tight, tree-lined front 9 and open back 9. Reservations are accepted. 2900 Hillsdale Rd., North Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 21207. 410/448–4653. www.bmgcgolf.com. $23 for 9 holes. $42 weekend, $35 weekday. 18 holes, 6127 yards, par 71.
golf guide. The Baltimore Sun's golf guide gives a detailed and thorough overview of local courses. Baltimore, MD. www.baltimoresun.com.
Mount Pleasant. Designed in 1936, Mount Pleasant was for many years the site of the Eastern Open. It has 18 holes of par-71 golf on bent grass. 6001 Hillen Rd., North Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 21239. 410/254–5100. www.classic5golf.com. [Admission] $51 weekends, $43 weekdays. 18 holes, 6728 yards, par 71.
Pine Ridge. North of the city and overlooking the Loch Raven Reservoir, Pine Ridge is an attractive, well-maintained 18-hole, par-54 course with water in play. 2101 Dulaney Valley Rd., Lutherville, MD, 21093. 410/252–1408. www.prgc.org. [Admission] $62 weekend, $48 weekday. 18 holes, 6724 yards, par 54.
