Private

Framingham Course

Framingham Country Club

Framingham, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,682 yds73.7/136

About this course

Framingham Country Club occupies rolling terrain in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, approximately twenty miles west of Boston. The course reflects the work of three architects across different eras: Donald Ross designed the original layout in the 1920s, William Mitchell made modifications in subsequent decades, and Geoffrey Cornish contributed renovations that helped preserve Ross's strategic principles while adapting the course to modern play. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes characteristic of the area's glacial topography. Fairways move through mature hardwood corridors, and several holes feature the subtle green contours and strategic bunkering associated with Ross's design philosophy. The layout requires thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length, with approaches that reward players who position their tee shots carefully. The club has served as a fixture of the Framingham community for nearly a century, maintaining a traditional New England country club atmosphere. The course hosts regular member competitions and has been part of the region's amateur golf scene throughout its history. Seasonal conditions typical of Massachusetts golf—firm and fast in summer, softer in spring and fall—influence how the course plays throughout the year. Cornish's involvement reflects the broader mid-to-late twentieth-century effort to restore and maintain classic Ross designs in New England, balancing historical integrity with practical updates to drainage, turf management, and competitive yardage. The result is a layout that retains its original character while functioning as a year-round facility for its membership.

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.

1470

Best in World

1294

Best in USA

50

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Framingham, MA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1902
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,682 yards
Difficulty
73.7/136
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

The journey to Framingham Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), a straightforward forty-minute drive west along the Massachusetts Turnpike into the suburban heart of MetroWest. The route traces the historic corridor between Boston and Worcester, trading the density of the city for the wooded residential neighborhoods and glacial kettle ponds that define this corner of Middlesex County. As the highway gives way to tree-lined local roads, the arrival at Framingham Country Club feels less like an escape than a quiet retreat into one of New England's established golfing enclaves - understated, accessible, and rooted in the region's deep tradition of private club life.

FAQ

Common questions about Framingham

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

Framingham has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.

Framingham was designed by Donald Ross, William Mitchell, and Geoff Cornish.

Framingham is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Framingham is 72.

Framingham plays 6,682 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Framingham is 136.

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