Mountain Branch - Joppatowne, Maryland

Aaron T.

Course was disappointing. Fairways were in rough shape. Rough was long. Tee boxes were sand and dirt. For 69$ on a weekday I was dissatisfied. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Would rather play Ruggles, Geneva for a cheaper price and in better shape.

Derek G.

The course is amazing, beautiful and well taken care of. The club house is nice and the pro shop is well stocked and managed. The only complaint I have is the lack of proper communication between staff and management at the restaurant. We asked if we could smoke cigars outside to multiple people, which all confirmed “yes”. We overheard a guest make a “that’s disgusting” remark and suddenly the manager popped up, said multiple people complained which before that happened we told the waitress that if it’s bothering anyone we would be happy to move but had previously asked permission. She than proceeded to place us in the corner off of the club house balcony at a fire pit not even a table…. We never had the same server come find us. Someone new brought us our food, the manager than began to frantically cough when the cigars weren’t even lit, and stated “I’ll bring you fresh bread” which never came. They made us feel like the ugly step children of the establishment per the picture provided. Overall, the lapse in communication based off of perception and opinions is one I find very disturbing and absolutely could have been handled very differently. Instead we were shamed and put away from everyone with no alternatives provided after being very polite and asking permission beforehand. Again, very nice course and golf side of things, however the restaurant communication to paying guests is to be desired. Lastly, add condiments to the snack cart on the course.

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Our old server found us, no one told her that the manager moved us to the corner. Korrin and the Ttler bus boy were amazing! The manager never told anyone!

JB L.

Restaurant week menu was excellent value. Started with a small Caesar salad. The rack of lamb was excellent. Tasty. Well cooked, but still melt in the mouth tender. Desert was their specialty bread pudding. Don't miss it. The special sauce is laced with something very tasty like brandy, perhaps. For the restaurant week price of $40, this was a modest price for large helpings of superb cuisine.

Dana B.

Had a baby shower for my sister in law over the weekend and the event planner and staff went above and beyond to make this day so special. Food was amazing, and a last minute food addition order was taken care of without any push back! We love hosting our events here!!

Jarrett B.

I had not played the course in several years due to poor conditions and was more disappointed after this visit. Many fairways were mud or hardpan, some greens were ugly and not a word about the poor course conditions before paying. They were happy to take the $85 for a $25 experience. Will not be back any time soon, and I'd recommend asking directly before you play in the next two years. I suspect it will take that long to recover from the mess.

Michael M.

Mountain Branch is an absolute gem! The course is beautifully maintained, challenging yet fair, and offers some truly stunning views. The food at the clubhouse is top-notch — far better than your average golf course menu. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. What really sets this place apart is the hospitality. The owner, Bill, goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcomed and valued. You can tell he genuinely cares about creating a great experience. Highly recommend both for golfers and anyone looking for a great meal in a beautiful setting!

Shane D.

Great course, good food, and great staff. But watch out for booking a tee time as a non member for other members will make you feel like you don’t belong which is weird. My brother was interested in becoming a member so we booked a tee time and all other members there acted as if we don’t belong. Long story short we weren’t pleased with the attitudes with the people who are members there so my brother decided not to join.

Luke

Course was in excellent condition, even after a considerably rainy week. Great layout. Pace of play was honest and course staff took great care of us! Easy to access off I-95.