Clifton Park is quietly tucked away off Bel Air Road on the east side of the city.
Golfers come to play it for reasons as complex as the city's recent history.
For my greens fee, you simply cannot beat the quaint cityscapes that greet you on many of the holes. Look right off the second tee, over Harford Road, and you'll see Lake Montebello. The 18th hole sports a magnificent view of the city skyline. Throughout your round, you'll find tees, greens and fairways bordered by row houses in blue collar neighborhoods. The course has many forgiving fairways, but don't be lulled into complacency if you haven't played here before.