Egremont Country Club

Egremont Country Club occupies rolling terrain in the southern Berkshires near Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek and opened in 1924. Stiles and Van Kleek were a prolific New England design partnership during the 1920s, responsible for numerous courses throughout the region that emphasized strategic routing over the natural contours of their sites. At Egremont, the layout moves across varied topography that includes elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of western Massachusetts. The course measures modest by contemporary standards but presents traditional design challenges through its use of natural terrain features and strategic bunkering. The routing takes advantage of the property's hillside setting, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and offering views across the surrounding Berkshire landscape. The design reflects the golden age emphasis on shot values and green complexes that reward precision over distance. Egremont Country Club functions as a private facility serving the Great Barrington area and seasonal residents of the southern Berkshires. The region has long been a summer destination, and the club reflects that tradition with a membership that includes both year-round locals and families with ties to the area. The course remains relatively unchanged from its original design, preserving the character of Stiles and Van Kleek's work during a period when many New England courses were built to integrate naturally into their wooded, hilly settings.