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POPULAR COURSES IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHERN CONNECTICUT
Golf Guide
Area courses, tips & tricks and virtual golf
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olfers hoping to finally sink that elusive hole-in-one this season have plenty of opportunities to make that ultimate shot at inviting, pristine public and private courses throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Here’s our guide to some favorite spots to tee off from:
In Massachusetts THE RANCH GOLF CLUB 65 Sunnyside Road • Southwick, MA theranchgolfclub.com Scorecard: Located at the foothills of the picturesque Berkshires, The Ranch Golf Club was voted in the top 50 of all Public Golf Courses in Golf World’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards and #4 Best Course You Can Play in MA as part of Golfweek’s Best in 2016. Beyond the 18th hole, a full practice facility awaits golfers and the Ranch Pub House offers a relaxing dining experience.
FRANCONIA GOLF COURSE 619 Dwight Road • Springfield, MA https://vets-franconia-golf.com Scorecard: One of two Springfield Municipal Golf Courses, Franconia is an 18-hole public 40 GO LOCAL APRIL 2022
golf course that measures 6,213 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 118 and a 69.7 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels. The facility also offers a full pro shop, lessons, and Junior Golf Camp. The website offers tips to master each hole.
GREATHORSE 128 Wilbraham Road • Hampden, MA greathorse.com Scorecard: Named the #1 private club in Massachusetts by Northeast Golf, GreatHorse is a secluded, plush mountain retreat where beyond a top-notch golf experience, golfers and their families can enjoy a wide range of clubhouse amenities such as an outdoor pool, private spa, fitness center, golf simulators, tennis and platform tennis courts, and a restaurant and bar.
ST. ANNE COUNTRY CLUB 781 Shoemaker Lane • Feeding Hills, MA stannecc.com Scorecard: St. Anne Country Club is a semi-private course that measures 6,608 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 116 and a 70.8 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skills
levels. Before or after the game, players can enjoy the amenities of a full bar and restaurant alongside a banquet facility for any event.
COUNTRY CLUB OF WILBRAHAM 859 Stony Hill Road • Wilbraham, MA ccofwilbraham.com Scorecard: Country Club of Wilbraham is a semiprivate club that opened in 1927 as a 9-hole course designed by Willie Ogg, a professional golfer and club designer from Scotland. A back nine holes introduced in the spring of 2002 rolls through wooded terrain. Other features include a Juniors Program, pro shop and practice facilities. The Grille is open to the public to enjoy a meal or drinks on the patio.
In Connecticut CEDAR KNOB GOLF COURSE 446 Billings Road • Somers, CT cedarknobgolfcourse.com Scorecard: Designed by Geoffrey Cornish and built in 1963, the tall cedars lend a dramatic backdrop to most fairways that feature
