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Blue Rock Course

Blue Rock Golf Course

South Yarmouth, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 542,890 yds54.4/97

About this course

Blue Rock Golf Course sits in South Yarmouth on Cape Cod's mid-section, designed by Geoffrey Cornish and opened in 1962. Cornish, a prolific New England architect who shaped dozens of courses across the region during the mid-twentieth century, worked within the Cape's characteristic sandy soils and modest terrain to create a layout that serves the area's year-round residents and summer visitors. The course occupies land typical of the Cape's developed areas—relatively flat with gentle rolls, bordered by scrub oak and pine, and threaded by the kind of modest water features common to the glacial outwash plain. The routing makes use of the property's natural drainage patterns, with several holes playing alongside or across small ponds that come into play on approach shots. Cornish's design philosophy emphasized playability and strategic options rather than severe punishment, and Blue Rock reflects this approach with fairways that reward accuracy without demanding exceptional length. The greens are moderately sized and subtly contoured, consistent with the architect's preference for surfaces that test putting skill without resorting to extreme slopes. Blue Rock functions as an accessible daily-fee facility in a region where golf real estate has grown increasingly expensive. The course serves both Cape Cod's seasonal tourism economy and local players seeking straightforward golf in a traditional New England setting, maintaining the practical, unpretentious character that defined much of Cornish's work throughout his long career.

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.

3617

Best in World

3375

Best in USA

170

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
South Yarmouth, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1962
Holes
18
Par
54
Length
2,890 yards
Difficulty
54.4/97
Course Vaults score
6.3

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FAQ

Common questions about Blue Rock

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

Blue Rock has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.

Blue Rock was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.

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

Par at Blue Rock is 54.

Blue Rock plays 2,890 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Blue Rock is 97.

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