Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
Thumb Grant Golfing on Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway

A golf course on the southern end of Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway boasts an interesting glimpse into local history. Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, designed by local favorite Lindsay Bruce Ervin, is located on the first "thumb grant" in the state. In 1658, Lord Baltimore awarded English colonist Henry Coursey all that his thumb could cover on the map. This amounted to 1,200 acres, 700 of which provide one of the region's best golf experiences.

Today, golfers thank Coursey's thumb for covering prime property in Queenstown. The complex boasts two 18-hole courses, named The River and The Lakes. The River awards enthusiasts with a tough challenge where accuracy trumps power, while The Lakes provides an easier, natural golf experience among native wildlife.

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