Spring in Maryland (Horses, Courses, and Natural Resources,) Part II

COURSES -- Spring is also when golf season in Maryland resumes in earnest. One of the most famous courses in the state will be getting international attention this year when the US Open takes place at the Congressional Country Club.

But you don’t need to be on the PGA circuit to enjoy a good round of golf in Maryland.  If you check our data base, you’ll find facilities throughout the state, along with websites and other contact information.

Many of the courses are located at resorts and conference centers where they can be a part of a weekend getaway, convention, or business trip. Maryland’s many military posts also have courses available to armed service personnel.

Maryland has hosted other memorable tournaments at top flight courses over the years. The Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship was held at the Baltimore Country Club. The Women’s LPGA was in Bulle Rock in Harford County.

But golf is not the only sport with active courses in the spring. The motor sports parks of Maryland begin their seasons in the spring. Every weekend, from Western Maryland to St. Mary’s County and over to the Eastern Shore, you can find a race series going on.

For links to these courses, check our data base.

One venue that hosts a number of national and televised events is Maryland International Raceway in the Budds Creek triangle of St. Mary’s County. MIR will be part of the Muscle Car Nationals in early June.

Of course, staging one of the quirkiest contests on the national motorsports circuit is the National Lawn Mower Racing Association, who held their 17th anniversary race on April 1st at Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek. Lawn mower racers compete for bragging rights, glory, and a garden gnome trophy.

Established on April 1, 1992, the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association is the nation’s oldest and largest national lawn mower racing sanctioning body. Its 21-race STA-BIL Lawn & Garden Mower Racing Series and network of 50 Local Clubs hosts more than 140 sanctioned races in 37 states.

The Mow Down Show Down was actually a weekend of fun family activities and races for all ages.  And because Fox Sports Network was taping, you still have a chance to see it.

So we've done horses and courses as spring suggestions.  Next we'll look at what's happening this spring in Maryland's beautiful parks, rivers, and bay -- our natural resources.