Little Harbor Country Club

Little Harbor Country Club's Executive Course is a short layout designed by Dick Bowler, located in Wareham on Massachusetts' South Coast. The course serves as a complement to the club's main eighteen-hole facility, offering members and guests a quicker playing option suited to practice rounds, family outings, or golfers with limited time. Wareham sits near the western edge of Cape Cod, and the property benefits from the coastal plain topography characteristic of this region—generally modest elevation changes with sandy soils and native vegetation that includes pitch pine and scrub oak. Dick Bowler, a New England-based architect active primarily in the mid-to-late twentieth century, designed numerous courses throughout Massachusetts and neighboring states. His work typically emphasized playability and integration with natural terrain rather than dramatic earthmoving. The Executive Course at Little Harbor reflects this practical approach, with shorter holes that still require accuracy and thoughtful club selection. Executive courses traditionally feature par-threes and short par-fours, making them accessible to beginners while offering seasoned players opportunities to work on specific aspects of their game. The club itself operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and outside play. Little Harbor's location in Wareham places it within reach of both the Cape Cod summer population and year-round residents of the South Shore, contributing to its role as a regional recreational amenity. The Executive Course provides an alternative to the longer main course without sacrificing the coastal New England golf experience.