The 10th tee during the second round of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club, host of the AT&T National.
Jul. 1, 2008
Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., is the site of this week's AT&T National. Here's all you need to know about the course. (Be sure to check out PGATOUR.com's LIVE@ the 16th hole once the tournament starts.)
• GOLF IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA: Capital golf from 1921-2007
| Fast facts |
| Original architect |
Devereut Emmet (1924) |
| Course remodel |
Rees Jones (1989) |
| Course Superintendent |
David Hutchinson |
| Number of TOUR events as host venue |
2 |
| Course ranking |
Ranked ninth (out of 55 courses) in difficulty on the PGA TOUR in 2007 |
| Yardage history |
7,225 yards (2007-present) |
| Grass |
Bentgrass (tees, fairways) Bentgrass; Poa annua (greens); Kentucky bluegrass; Bermudagrass; perennial ryegrass; fescue (rough) |
| Tournament Stimpmeter |
12 feet |
| Sand bunkers |
102 |
| Water hazards |
5 |
| Course tour |
Click here |
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| Course record |
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Player
Shigeki Maruyuma
Hunter Mahan
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Year
2007
2007
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Round
3rd
4th
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Finish
Tied for 19th
Tied for 8th
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| Holes-in-one |
| There has only been one ace recorded in this event since its 2007 inception. |
| Kevin Stadler |
13 |
2007 |
There has only been one year of this tournament, hence not too many holes-in-one just yet. |
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| Most Difficult Hole |
The par-4, 457-yard 15th
The 15th is traditionally the most difficult hole at Warwick Hills, especially with the wind in the player's face. Out of bounds and trees on the left force the tee shot to the right side of the fairway, leaving a long to middle iron into the well-bunkered green. Missing the green in any direction leaves one in a very difficult position to make par. This is especially true for any shot that goes over the green and down the severe slope.
2007: 0 eagles, 53 birdies, 262 pars, 133 bogeys, 13 double bogeys, 3 others.
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| Easiest Hole |
The par-4, 322-yard 14th
The 14th is an important place to try to squeeze out one more birdie before bearing down for the stretch run. The player must decide between trying to drive the green or laying up in prime position for a short second shot to the large forgiving green. In 1990, Chip Beck made the last of his three consecutive birdies here to come from eight strokes behind after three rounds to win.
2007: 4 eagles, 195 birdies, 226 pars, 35 bogeys, 4 double bogeys, 0 others.
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| Course origins |
| A group of legislators met in 1921 and decided the best way to break down the barrier between themselves and the country was through the formation of a country club and to invite, as co-members, professional businessmen from around the country. Today it is much more family oriented. |
| The club has quite a history with tournament golf, playing host to the 1964 U.S. Open, 1976 PGA Championship, Kemper Open from 1980-1986, 1995 U.S. Senior Open and the 1997 U.S. Open. |
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| Tournament course history |
| Congressional CC |
Bethesda, Md. |
2007-present |
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