dugly2ugly

Also want to put in a vote for LGB. I've only bought their AAA/3rd quality balls and they've all been in very good condition. I can't see myself ever paying for new balls again (or for that matter paying for the higher grade balls from LGB they've been that good). I can't speak to the high end question; go mostly with the mid level balls (NXT, HX, etc.).

Depending on where you are some of my favorites within 30-45 mins of the city are: Westfields - west in VA Lake Presidential - east in MD (probably my favorite in the area so far) Blue Mash and Worthington Manor - north in MD I haven't played Laurel Hill yet, but it's supposedly one of the best in all of VA. Another option would be East Potomac in the city. They have a full 18, a 9 hole exec, and a par 3 course. The courses are nothing spectacular by any means but the location is tough to beat - on the Potomac with views of the monuments from just about every shot. It doesn't hurt that it's cheap (by DC standards) as well. As for sabram's suggestions, I haven't played Stonewall but hear nothing but good things about it. However, I'd be careful about Augustine. I played it twice this past summer and the conditions were brutal. It's a shame because the layout is good and though I'd never played it before this year, I've heard it was considered one of the best in the area a few years ago.