
Kettle Brook Course
Kettle Brook Golf Club




About this course
Kettle Brook Golf Club sits in Paxton, Massachusetts, a town in central Worcester County about ten miles northwest of Worcester. Designed by Brian Silva and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling New England terrain characterized by natural elevation changes, wooded corridors, and wetland areas that come into play on several holes. Silva, a Massachusetts-based architect known for his work throughout the Northeast, routed the course to take advantage of the property's existing topography and native landscape features. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water hazards—including the namesake Kettle Brook and several ponds—affecting play on multiple occasions throughout the round. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that require thoughtful approach work, particularly on par threes and shorter par fours where precision matters more than distance. Elevation changes add dimension to club selection and create visual interest across the property. Kettle Brook operates as a semi-private facility, offering both membership and daily-fee play. The course serves golfers from the Worcester area and surrounding central Massachusetts communities, providing a Brian Silva design experience in a region with a strong tradition of public and accessible golf. The layout reflects Silva's characteristic attention to playability across different skill levels while maintaining strategic interest for accomplished players.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Paxton, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian Silva
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,912 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.6/133
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to Kettle Brook Golf Club begins at Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly an hour's drive west into the rolling Worcester County countryside. The route follows Interstate 90 through the outer suburbs before peeling north into Paxton, where the landscape softens into wooded hills and quiet New England farmland. As the final miles unfold along narrow country roads, the transition is complete - the hum of the city replaced by the stillness of central Massachusetts, where Kettle Brook awaits tucked discreetly among the pines and kettle ponds left behind by retreating glaciers.

FAQ
Common questions about Kettle Brook
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kettle Brook has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 62 logged golfers.
Kettle Brook was designed by Brian Silva.
Yes. Kettle Brook is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kettle Brook is 72.
Kettle Brook plays 6,912 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kettle Brook is 133.



