Private

Milton Hoosic Course

Milton Hoosic Club

Canton, MA, USA
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9 holesPar 353,045 yds37.8/136

About this course

Milton Hoosic Club occupies rolling terrain in Canton, Massachusetts, roughly fifteen miles south of Boston. The course was designed by Willie Park Jr., the Scottish architect and two-time Open Championship winner who became one of the early transatlantic figures in American golf design during the first two decades of the twentieth century. Park's work in the United States often featured strategic bunkering and green complexes that rewarded thoughtful play, and his designs typically made effective use of natural contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The layout at Milton Hoosic moves through wooded New England landscape with moderate elevation changes characteristic of the region's glacial topography. Park's routing takes advantage of the property's natural movement, and the course retains much of the strategic interest typical of designs from this era, when architects emphasized angles of approach and the importance of position over sheer length. The club has maintained its character as a private facility serving the Canton and greater Boston area. Milton Hoosic represents a period when golf architecture in America was still heavily influenced by Scottish principles, brought over by designers like Park who had learned the game and its strategic possibilities on the links of the British Isles. The course provides a traditional test of golf within a classic New England club setting, where mature trees and seasonal conditions add variety to the playing experience throughout the year.

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.

827

Best in World

685

Best in USA

25

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Canton, MA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1892
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
3,045 yards
Difficulty
37.8/136
Course Vaults score
8.2

Getting there

The Milton Hoosic Club sits in the quiet suburbs southwest of Boston, most easily reached via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly forty minutes south by car through the rolling terrain of the Blue Hills region. Private aviation options at nearby facilities such as Norwood Memorial Airport (OWB) offer a more discreet arrival for those traveling by charter. The final miles unfold along tree-lined local roads that transition from suburban thoroughfares into the pastoral landscape surrounding the club's grounds, where mature oaks and manicured fairways signal your arrival at one of New England's most understated and venerable golfing institutions.

FAQ

Common questions about Milton Hoosic

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

Milton Hoosic has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.

Milton Hoosic was designed by Willie Park Jr..

Milton Hoosic is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Milton Hoosic is 35.

Milton Hoosic plays 3,045 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Milton Hoosic is 136.

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