There are 6 golf courses in Frederick, Maryland and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 14 golf courses within 20 miles of Frederick, including 8 public, 3 municipal and 3 private courses. The oldest course in the Frederick area is the Laytonsville Golf Course which was designed by (R) Ault, Clark, & Associates and opened in 1973. The longest course is Four Streams, which is 7,100 yards. Valley Springs Golf & Event Venue is rated the best course near Frederick. The following courses have won various awards: Worthington Manor Golf Club, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Maryland National Golf Club, Musket Ridge Golf Club, Four Streams.