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Bay Pointe Course

Bay Pointe Country Club

Buzzards Bay, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 706,201 yds70.2/119

About this course

Bay Pointe Country Club sits along the western shore of Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, occupying land that offers views across the water toward Cape Cod. Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific New England architect who designed or renovated hundreds of courses across the region during the mid-twentieth century, laid out this course in a style characteristic of his practical, strategic approach to golf design. Cornish typically worked within natural terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, and his routing here takes advantage of the coastal setting and native topography. The course plays through a mix of open and wooded areas, with several holes running near the shoreline where wind becomes a significant factor. The layout features the rolling terrain common to this part of Massachusetts, and Cornish's design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while still requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. Greens are moderately sized and contoured, reflecting the architect's preference for subtle rather than severe undulation. Bay Pointe functions as a semi-private facility, serving both members and outside play during certain times. The club maintains a traditional New England country club atmosphere, with a focus on golf as the primary amenity. The course provides a representative example of Cornish's regional design work—unpretentious, well-integrated with its landscape, and built to serve a local golfing community rather than pursue national recognition. For those exploring Massachusetts golf beyond the more famous Cape Cod courses, Bay Pointe offers a straightforward round in a pleasant coastal setting.

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.

3759

Best in World

3516

Best in USA

182

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Buzzards Bay, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1964
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,201 yards
Difficulty
70.2/119
Course Vaults score
6.1

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FAQ

Common questions about Bay Pointe

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

Bay Pointe has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.

Bay Pointe was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.

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

Par at Bay Pointe is 70.

Bay Pointe plays 6,201 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bay Pointe is 119.

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