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Coashaukee Course

Balsams Grand Resort

Dixville Notch, NH, USA
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About this course

# Coashaukee at Balsams Grand Resort Coashaukee is a nine-hole course set within the Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, a remote mountain valley in the northern White Mountains. Designed by Jim Smith, the course reflects the dramatic topography and natural landscape of this high-elevation setting. The routing takes advantage of the steep terrain and forest character typical of the region, with play winding through the resort's grounds. The course serves primarily the resort's guests and members, functioning as part of the broader recreational offerings at the Balsams, a historic property known for its mountain hospitality. Nine-hole layouts in resort settings often prioritize accessibility and variety within a compact footprint, and Coashaukee's design likely balances playability with the constraints imposed by the rugged New Hampshire terrain. The course's name reflects the local geography and Native American heritage of the region. As a nine-hole venue, Coashaukee offers a more intimate golf experience than a full eighteen-hole championship course, making it suitable for casual play, instruction, or a quick round during a resort stay. The mountain setting and forest surroundings provide a scenic backdrop typical of northern New England golf, where elevation changes and natural hazards often define the playing experience more than manicured design elements.

Quick facts

Location
Dixville Notch, NH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1965
Designer
Jim Smith
Holes
9
Par
32
Length
1,917 yards

Getting there

The journey to Balsams Grand Resort unfolds through the remote beauty of New Hampshire's North Country, typically beginning at Manchester Airport (MHT), roughly two hours south, or alternatively Boston Logan (BOS), a three-hour drive north through the White Mountains. The final approach winds through Dixville Notch itself, a narrow mountain pass where the landscape tightens into towering granite walls and dense forest, the highway narrowing as civilization recedes and the grand Victorian silhouette of the resort emerges against the peaks. For those seeking the ultimate discretion, Berlin Municipal Airport lies just thirty minutes away, offering a private aviation alternative that bypasses the valley entirely. The arrival at Balsams Grand Resort - perched at elevation in one of New England's most isolated and storied mountain settings - rewards the journey with an unmistakable sense of arrival at a place genuinely removed from the ordinary world.

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Common questions about Coashaukee at Balsams Grand Resort

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

Coashaukee was designed by Jim Smith.

Yes. Coashaukee at Balsams Grand Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Coashaukee is 32.

Coashaukee plays 1,917 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Coashaukee is a 9-hole course.

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