Also opened in the boom of 1991, Eagle's Landing starts out rather ordinarily, with the first five holes routed through flat parkland and featuring large greens. At the sixth hole, the personality of the course changes from relaxing to thrilling. The 435-yard sixth offers a sweeping panorama of marsh, water, and bunkers, presenting an intimidating tee shot for the average player. The hole dogelgs sharply to the left, leaving most players with a longish second shot to a two-tiered green surrounded by mounds. The sixth prepares the player well for the rest of the course, which weaves its way through marshland.
Many holes require carries both off the tee and on the approaches.
The views may resemble the lowcountry of South Carolina, but the bentgrass greens give the layout a distinct northern feel. Ocean City is right on the border zone between where bentgrass can survive the summer heat. Most of the courses use bentgrass on the greens, while the fairways vary between bent, bermuda, and rye grasses. Eagle's Landing is an environmental pioneer, earning distinction as the first course in Maryland to be certified as an Audubon Sanctuary. There are a series of nature plaques around the course explaining the various species of plant and animal life that are often seen on the property.