Public

Lakeside Course

Juniper Hill Golf Club

Northborough, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 716,282 yds69.1/126

About this course

The Lakeside Course at Juniper Hill Golf Club in Northborough, Massachusetts, was designed by Homer D. Darling and opened in 1931. Darling, a regional architect active in New England during the early twentieth century, created a layout that reflects the design sensibilities of the period, with routing that works naturally with the property's terrain. The course occupies rolling Massachusetts landscape characteristic of central Worcester County, where elevation changes and mature tree growth frame the playing corridors. Juniper Hill operates as a municipal facility, making it accessible to daily-fee players while maintaining two distinct eighteen-hole courses on the property. The Lakeside Course takes its name from the water features that come into play on several holes, adding strategic considerations to club selection and shot placement. The layout moves through a mix of open and wooded areas, with the natural topography creating variety in stance and approach angles throughout the round. The course serves as a regional amenity for golfers in the Northborough area and the broader Worcester County region. Its municipal status means it sees steady play from local residents and visitors seeking a traditional New England golf experience without private club membership. The design has endured for over ninety years, offering a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes accuracy and course management over sheer length, consistent with the design principles of its era.

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.

3256

Best in World

3019

Best in USA

148

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Northborough, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,282 yards
Difficulty
69.1/126
Course Vaults score
6.7

Getting there

The journey to Juniper Hill Golf Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport, roughly an hour's drive west into the rolling terrain of central Massachusetts. The route follows Interstate 90 and then Route 20, trading the density of metro Boston for the quieter, wooded character of Worcester County, where stone walls and colonial-era farmsteads punctuate the landscape. As you approach Northborough, the roads narrow and soften, winding through stands of oak and pine before arriving at this understated municipal gem - a course that has quietly earned its reputation far beyond the town lines that contain it.

FAQ

Common questions about Lakeside at Juniper Hill Golf Club

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

Lakeside at Juniper Hill Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.

Lakeside was designed by Homer D. Darling.

Yes. Lakeside at Juniper Hill Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lakeside is 71.

Lakeside plays 6,282 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lakeside is 126.

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