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Atlantic Course

Atlantic Country Club

Plymouth, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,728 yds73.1/137

About this course

Atlantic Country Club occupies a coastal setting in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where Geoffrey Cornish originally designed the course in 1963. Brian Silva later renovated the layout, refining the routing and updating features to meet contemporary standards while respecting Cornish's strategic framework. The course sits on rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Massachusetts, with elevation changes that provide variety and natural drainage across the property. The design reflects Cornish's practical approach to New England golf architecture, emphasizing playability and strategic options rather than penal hazards. Fairways move through stands of native vegetation and over undulating ground, with green complexes that reward accurate approach play. Silva's renovation work focused on restoring definition to bunkers and green surrounds, enhancing the clarity of playing angles that Cornish established in the original routing. The club serves a local membership drawn from the Plymouth area and surrounding South Shore communities. Its location near historic Plymouth and within reach of Cape Cod places it in a region with deep golf tradition, though Atlantic maintains a quieter profile than some of its better-known neighbors. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to regular play, with enough character in its land and design lineage to engage members familiar with classic New England layouts.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

3247

Best in World

3010

Best in USA

147

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Plymouth, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1994
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,728 yards
Difficulty
73.1/137
Course Vaults score
6.7

Getting there

The journey to Atlantic Country Club begins at Boston Logan International (BOS), roughly 45 minutes south through the suburban sprawl that gradually yields to the quieter, maritime character of the South Shore. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford offers a more discreet alternative, though the club's proximity to Boston's commercial hub makes the main airport equally practical. The final approach winds through Plymouth's tree-lined neighborhoods and past the historic landmarks that define this corner of Massachusetts, before arriving at a clubhouse that commands views of the Atlantic and the coastal landscape that has shaped New England golf for generations.

FAQ

Common questions about Atlantic

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Atlantic has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.

Atlantic was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Brian Silva.

Yes. Atlantic is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Atlantic is 72.

Atlantic plays 6,728 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Atlantic is 137.

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