The college football rivalry between Army (N.Y.) and Navy (Md.) dates back to 1890, with Navy leading the series, 53-49-7. Here’s how the two states match up when it comes to golf:
| Army (N.Y.) vs. Navy (Md.) | Army | Navy | |
| Total golf courses | 833 | 186 | Army |
| Best course | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | Caves Valley Golf Club | Army |
| Best public course | Bethpage State Park (Black) | Bulle Rock | Army |
| Top 100 courses* | 11 | 1 | Army |
| Mens majors hosted | U.S. Open - 18, PGA - 10 | U.S. Open - 4, PGA - 2 | Army |
| Best golfer | Walter Hagen | Fred Funk | Army |
| College course | West Point Golf Course | U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club | Army |
| 761 |
| Muirfield Village |
| Longaberger |
| 5 |
| PGA - 11, U.S. Open - 7 |
| Jack Nicklaus |
| The Ohio State University Golf Club |
*Golf Digest America’s 100 Greatest Courses 2009-10
Overall winner: Army. Although it’s one of the most storied, evenly-matched rivalries in college football, Navy and Maryland are no match for Army and the golf juggernaut that is the Emerald State.
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