Private

Boston Course

Boston Golf Club

Hingham, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 717,062 yds78.9/143

About this course

Boston Golf Club, carved into the rolling landscape of Hingham, Massachusetts, stands as a testament to understated exclusivity and classically strategic golf. Its essence resides in the privacy afforded its discerning membership, fostering an environment where the game's traditions are deeply cherished and zealously guarded. Designed by the masterful Donald Ross during the Golden Age, Boston Golf Club's layout presents a compelling parkland challenge. The course, while not exceedingly long, places a premium on thoughtful shot-making. Fairways lined with mature pines and maples demand accuracy off the tee, while the undulating greens test the mettle of even the most accomplished putters. The course subtly favors a draw, rewarding players who can shape the ball with precision and control. While largely unchanged from Ross's original vision, subtle enhancements have been made over the years to ensure its continued relevance. Boston Golf Club maintains a quietly respected position within the region's golfing landscape. Its reputation is built not on grand pronouncements, but rather on the enduring quality of its design and the unwavering commitment of its membership to preserving the spirit of the game. A palpable sense of camaraderie pervades the club, where off course interactions are as valued as performance on the course. Regular matches and social events solidify the bonds among members, fostering a community that transcends the sport itself. Many a member has remarked that the club’s clam chowder, a recipe passed down through generations of chefs, is as integral to the Boston Golf Club experience as the 18th green.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

146

Best in World

100

Best in USA

6

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Hingham, MA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
2005
Holes
18
Designer
Gil Hanse
Par
71
Length
7,062 yards
Difficulty
78.9/143
Course Vaults score
8.9

Getting there

The journey to Boston Golf Club begins at Logan International Airport (BOS), a short thirty-minute drive south across the harbor and into the wooded coastal hills of Hingham. For members arriving by private aircraft, Norwood Memorial Airport offers a discreet alternative just twenty minutes west of the property. The final approach leaves the bustle of metropolitan Boston behind, winding through historic South Shore neighborhoods before slipping onto quiet country roads where stone walls and dense hardwood forest signal the transition into one of American golf's most guarded sanctuaries - a place where arrival is by invitation only, and the outside world feels remarkably distant.

FAQ

Common questions about Boston

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

Boston has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 121 logged golfers.

Boston was designed by Gil Hanse.

Boston is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Boston is 71.

Boston plays 7,062 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Boston is 143.

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