
Greenfield Course
The Country Club of Greenfield

About this course
The Country Club of Greenfield occupies rolling terrain in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, where the club was established in the early twentieth century. The course reflects the work of two architects from different eras of American golf design: Alex Findlay, a Scottish professional and prolific early course builder active in the 1890s and early 1900s, and Ralph Barton, a New England-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-twentieth century. This layering of design periods is common among older New England clubs, where original layouts were later revised or expanded as equipment and maintenance practices evolved. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours of the valley landscape, with holes moving across moderate elevation changes and through mature tree-lined corridors typical of the region. The Connecticut River Valley setting provides a temperate climate and fertile growing conditions, contributing to the course's parkland character. Greenfield itself is a small city in Franklin County, and the club serves as a traditional social and recreational center for the local community. As with many country clubs of its vintage in New England, the membership reflects the surrounding area's professional and civic community, and the club maintains a year-round calendar of golf and social activities. The course offers a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, characteristic of clubs designed to serve regular member play rather than championship competition.
Quick facts
- Location
- Greenfield, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1896
- Designer(s)
- Alex Findlay, Ralph Barton
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,337 yards
- Difficulty
- 71/125
Getting there
The journey to The Country Club of Greenfield begins at Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, roughly an hour's drive to the south, though Albany International offers an alternative gateway from the north. The route follows the Connecticut River Valley northward through western Massachusetts, trading interstate efficiency for the quieter charm of Route 5 and local roads as you approach the historic mill town of Greenfield. The final miles wind through the gentle hills and farmland of Franklin County, where the landscape opens to reveal the club's elevated perch overlooking the valley - a serene arrival that feels worlds removed from the commercial corridors below.

FAQ
Common questions about Greenfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Greenfield was designed by Alex Findlay and Ralph Barton.
Yes. Greenfield is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Greenfield is 72.
Greenfield plays 6,337 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Greenfield is 125.
Greenfield is a 18-hole course.



