Best Private Golf Courses in Massachusetts

Brookline, Massachusetts · William Flynn (1893) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,264 yards

One of the five founding members of the USGA, The Country Club in Brookline is hallowed ground in American golf. Host of the 1913, 1963, and 1988 U.S. Opens, the 1999 Ryder Cup, and the 2022 U.S. Open, its William Flynn composite course is a masterclass in strategic architecture.

Peabody, Massachusetts · Donald Ross (1926) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,843 yards

A Donald Ross masterpiece on the North Shore, Salem Country Club hosted the 2017 U.S. Senior Open. The classic Ross design features crowned greens, strategic bunkering, and a parkland setting through mature New England hardwoods that has stood the test of time.

Hingham, Massachusetts · Gil Hanse (2005) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,931 yards

A Gil Hanse design on the South Shore, Boston Golf Club occupies a stunning coastal property with views of Boston Harbor. The modern layout integrates seamlessly with the rocky New England terrain, featuring creative green complexes and strategic bunkering.

Marion, Massachusetts · William Flynn (attributed) / Fred Hood (1922) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,596 yards

A seaside links gem on Buzzards Bay south of Boston, Kittansett is one of the finest private courses in New England. The compact par-71 features spectacular waterfront holes, firm fescue conditions, and a windswept character that rewards creative shotmaking along the rocky Massachusetts coastline.

South Hamilton, Massachusetts · Herbert Leeds (1894) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,555 yards

A four-time U.S. Open host from 1898 to 1908, Myopia Hunt Club is one of the most historic courses in America. The Herbert Leeds design on Boston's North Shore features devilish green contours, blind shots, and the quirky charm of Golden Age architecture.