
Eastward Ho Course
Eastward Ho! Country Club

About this course
Eastward Ho!, perched high above Pleasant Bay in Chatham, is where the spirit of classic seaside golf collides with panoramic Atlantic vistas. This is where Bobby Jones and his friends came to holiday, as well as golf. Herbert Fowler, the original architect, crafted a layout in the Golden Age that's both visually stunning and deceptively challenging. The rolling, gorse-lined fairways, carved into the bluffs, demand careful club selection and strategic positioning. While not overly long by modern standards, the prevailing ocean winds and meticulously maintained greens place a premium on shot-making and imagination. A recent restoration by Keith Foster saw the course restored to Fowler's original vision, reclaiming lost angles and subtly enhancing its inherent character. While Eastward Ho! has remained a relatively private enclave, its influence extends beyond the Cape. Its members, drawn from across the country, share a deep appreciation for traditional golf values and the unpretentious camaraderie found within the clubhouse walls. It's the kind of place where the post-round conversation is as cherished as the perfect drive.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Chatham, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Herbert Fowler
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,437 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.2/143
- Course Vaults score
- 9.0
Getting there
The journey to Eastward Ho! Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly ninety minutes north by car, though those arriving by private aircraft often favor Chatham Municipal Airport for a seamless arrival just minutes from the club gates. The drive southeast traces the elegant arc of Cape Cod, crossing the canal before the landscape softens into salt marsh, scrub pine, and glimpses of Nantucket Sound. As Route 28 narrows through Chatham's historic village center, the road gives way to Pleasant Bay Avenue and the understated entrance to Eastward Ho! - a turn that feels less like arrival and more like admission to one of New England's most quietly guarded coastal sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Eastward Ho
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eastward Ho has a Course Vaults score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 99 logged golfers.
Eastward Ho was designed by William Herbert Fowler.
Eastward Ho is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Eastward Ho is 71.
Eastward Ho plays 6,437 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eastward Ho is 143.







