Red Tail Golf Club
Devens, Massachusetts
Built on the former Fort Devens military base, Red Tail is a Brian Silva design that draws on Golden Age principles with modern playability. The layout features chocolate-drop mounds, geometric bunkering, and a natural routing through rolling terrain west of Boston.
History & Heritage
Opened in 2002 on the former Fort Devens military base. Brian Silva designed a Golden Age-inspired layout with chocolate-drop mounds and geometric bunkering reminiscent of Seth Raynor and Charles Banks. Recognized as one of the best semi-private courses in New England.
Signature Holes
Strategic par 4 with geometric bunkering and chocolate-drop mounds.
Golden Age template-inspired par 3 with a demanding green complex.
Strong par 4 through rolling terrain with strategic bunkering.
Reachable finishing par 5 with risk-reward options.
What to Expect
A treat for architecture enthusiasts. Distinctive chocolate-drop mounds, geometric bunkers, and creative green complexes on rolling former military land. At 7,015 yards it is a championship test.
Semi-private format provides public access to private-club quality design.
Playing Tips
Silva designed for ground game. Running approaches through openings between mounds and bunkers is often more effective than aerial attacks.
Geometric bunkering creates visual cues about intended approach angles.
Highlights
- ✓ Brian Silva Golden Age-inspired design
- ✓ Built on former Fort Devens military base
- ✓ Chocolate-drop mounds and geometric bunkering
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