The Country Club at Woodmore is a private

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, and

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in Mitchellville, an unincorporated and affluent predominantly African-American community in

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. The nearby gated community, Woodmore, is also unincorporated. Founded as the Beaver Dam Golf and Country Club in 1923, it was renamed the Prince George's Golf and Country Club in 1941. In 1979 its golf course, designed by Donald Ross, was purchased by the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission, precipitating the move to its present location. The golf course was designed by

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, Ed Seay, and

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, and opened in 1981. In 1994-1995, fourteen female members sued Woodmore Country Club in a discrimination case, winning full membership rights. They were represented by one of the members,

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of Mitchellville. Championship events hosted by Woodmore include the 2002

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qualifier and the

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from 2007 to 2009. Famous members include convicted lobbyist

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References

* Jeffrey A. Rendall
Woodmore CC -- The Country Club at Woodmore – Big Campus Golf With Small Campus Feel
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