Myopia Hunt Club

Myopia Hunt Club is one of the most historically significant courses in America, with roots dating to 1894. Herbert Corey Leeds — who both designed the course and competed (he tied for 7th in the 1898 U.S. Open played on his own course) — laid out the original nine in 1894 and expanded to 18 by 1898.

Myopia hosted four U.S. Opens at the turn of the 20th century: 1898, 1901, 1905, and 1908. The 1901 U.S. Open produced a winning score of 331 — still the highest winning total in championship history. Leeds is sometimes called "the Papa of American Golf Architecture."

The club has deep equestrian and polo roots alongside its golf heritage, originally moving from Winchester to Hamilton in 1891.

Blind shots, tiny greens, and putting surfaces so fast that balls above the hole can roll off entirely. This is old-school golf with minimal modern softening — a test of creativity, imagination, and course management unlike anything built today.

The course opens gently then progressively increases in difficulty and quirkiness. At 6,555 yards and par 72, it is not long, but the small greens and devilish contours create one of the most demanding short-game tests in American golf.

Strictly private — a pilgrimage site for golf history enthusiasts.

Aim for the fat side of every green and always stay below the hole. On Myopia\'s tiny, severely contoured greens, above-the-hole putts are genuinely terrifying.

Fairway-finder clubs off the tee are often wiser than driver. Positioning beats distance on nearly every hole.

Local knowledge is invaluable given the blind shots and hidden contours. Listen to your host.

Approach from the correct angle on every hole — the small greens only accept shots from specific sides.