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Crotched Mountain Course

Crotched Mountain Golf Club

Francestown, NH, USA
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18 holesPar 716,111 yds70.3/129

About this course

Crotched Mountain Golf Club sits in the Monadnock Region of southern New Hampshire, where Donald Ross designed the course in the 1920s during his prolific period of work throughout New England. The layout occupies rolling terrain on the slopes of Crotched Mountain, offering golfers a classic Ross routing that moves across natural elevation changes and through wooded corridors typical of the region's landscape. The course reflects Ross's characteristic approach to using existing topography, with greens that feature his signature crowned surfaces and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful placement over pure distance. The property provides views across the surrounding hills and valleys of southwestern New Hampshire, with holes that navigate through a mix of open and tree-lined fairways. Ross designed the course to accommodate the natural contours of the land, creating holes that require golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies while reading the subtle breaks and slopes in the putting surfaces. The layout remains relatively true to its original design intent, preserving the strategic elements that define Ross's work from this era. Crotched Mountain operates as a semi-private facility that serves both members and visiting golfers during the season. The club maintains the traditional character of a New England mountain course, where the focus remains on the golf experience rather than extensive resort amenities. The setting and Ross pedigree make it a representative example of early twentieth-century design in the region.

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.

2770

Best in World

2537

Best in USA

21

Best in NH

Quick facts

Location
Francestown, NH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Designer
Donald Ross
Par
71
Length
6,111 yards
Difficulty
70.3/129
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

The journey to Crotched Mountain Golf Club begins at Manchester Airport (MHT), New Hampshire's primary gateway, situated roughly forty minutes south of Francestown via Interstate 293 and Route 202 North. The drive itself traces a gentle ascent through the rolling farmland and forest of south-central New Hampshire, the landscape gradually shifting from suburban periphery to the quieter, more intimate terrain of the Monadnock Region. As you approach the club, the roads narrow and wind through stands of birch and oak, with glimpses of the surrounding highlands emerging through the trees - a fitting prelude to one of New England's most understated and strategically demanding courses, nestled into the slopes of its namesake mountain.

FAQ

Common questions about Crotched Mountain

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

Crotched Mountain has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Crotched Mountain was designed by Donald Ross.

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

Par at Crotched Mountain is 71.

Crotched Mountain plays 6,111 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Crotched Mountain is 129.

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