Acoaxet Club

Acoaxet Club occupies a coastal setting in Westport, Massachusetts, on the southeastern edge of the state near the Rhode Island border. The course sits along Buzzards Bay, where the Atlantic coastline shapes both the routing and playing conditions. Larry McDonald designed the layout, working with terrain that features the rolling topography and natural vegetation characteristic of this part of New England's shoreline. The course reflects the understated character common to many older New England clubs, where golf integrates with a broader tradition of summer recreation along the Massachusetts coast. The routing takes advantage of water views and coastal breezes, with holes that move through a landscape of native grasses and seaside flora. The property's proximity to the ocean influences strategy and shot-making, particularly when wind becomes a factor during play. Acoaxet Club functions as a private facility serving a membership drawn largely from families with longstanding connections to the Westport area and the broader southeastern Massachusetts region. The club maintains a traditional summer club atmosphere, where golf is one component of a seasonal social calendar that includes other recreational activities typical of coastal New England establishments. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to its setting, without the tournament history or national profile of more prominent regional layouts.