Laconia at Laconia Country Club

Laconia Country Club sits in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, where the landscape offers rolling terrain and views toward the surrounding hills and water. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles, a prolific New England architect of the early twentieth century who shaped dozens of layouts across the region during the 1920s and 1930s. Stiles typically worked with natural contours and integrated his routings into existing topography, favoring strategic variety over excessive length.

The course occupies land that reflects the character of New Hampshire golf from that era: moderate elevation changes, tree-lined fairways, and greens that require thoughtful approach play. Stiles designs generally emphasize placement off the tee and reward players who understand angles and green complexes rather than those who rely solely on distance. Laconia follows this template, offering a traditional parkland experience shaped by the regional landscape.

The club serves as a community gathering point in Laconia, a small city known for its proximity to Lake Winnipesaukee and the broader vacation and recreational culture of the Lakes Region. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without pretense, maintaining the unpretentious character common to many New England country clubs of similar vintage. It remains a local fixture for members and visitors seeking a round in a setting that balances accessibility with the design principles of its era.