There is 1 golf course in Bowie, Maryland and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 48 golf courses within 20 miles of Bowie, including 14 public, 15 municipal and 19 private courses. The oldest course in the Bowie area is the Sherwood Forest Club which was designed by Herbert Strong and opened in 1919. The longest course is Lake Presidential Golf Club, which is 7,230 yards. The Cannon Club is rated the best course near Bowie. The following courses have won various awards: The Country Club At Woodmore, Fort Meade Golf Course.