
Longmeadow Course
Longmeadow Country Club




About this course
Longmeadow Country Club occupies rolling terrain in the Connecticut River Valley town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, just south of Springfield. Donald Ross designed the course in 1922, during a prolific period when he shaped dozens of layouts across New England. The property reflects Ross's characteristic approach to routing over natural contours, with greens that feature his trademark crowned surfaces and subtle interior slopes that reward precise approach play. The course moves through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot requirements. Ross took advantage of the site's natural drainage and topography to create strategic interest without excessive length, a common trait of his designs from this era. The greens remain the primary defense, demanding careful club selection and an understanding of how balls will release and break on their tilted surfaces. Longmeadow Country Club has served as a traditional private club for over a century, with a membership drawn largely from the greater Springfield area. The club maintains the classic New England country club atmosphere, with golf as the central focus alongside social and dining amenities. While the course has seen modifications over the decades—as nearly all Ross courses have—the fundamental character of the routing and green complexes reflects the designer's original intent. The club has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains a respected Ross design within Massachusetts golf circles, valued more for its membership experience and architectural heritage than for tournament prominence.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Longmeadow, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,756 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Longmeadow Country Club begins at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, roughly thirty minutes south across the Massachusetts border. From there, the route follows Interstate 91 north into the Connecticut River Valley, where the urban edge of Springfield gradually softens into the tree-lined residential streets of Longmeadow - one of New England's most quietly distinguished enclaves. The final turn off Longmeadow Street reveals the club's understated entrance, where a canopy of mature hardwoods frames the approach to a clubhouse that has anchored this corner of the Pioneer Valley since 1922.

FAQ
Common questions about Longmeadow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Longmeadow has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Longmeadow was designed by Donald Ross.
Longmeadow is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Longmeadow is 70.
Longmeadow plays 6,756 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Longmeadow is 135.



