Mount Washington at Omni Mount Washington Resort

Mount Washington Golf Course at the Omni Mount Washington Resort occupies a dramatic setting in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, with the Presidential Range providing a constant backdrop. Donald Ross designed the course in 1915, routing it across the broad valley floor at the base of Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest peak. The layout reflects Ross's characteristic approach to mountain terrain, with holes that work naturally with the existing contours while offering clear strategic options from the tee and into greens.

The course plays across relatively open terrain compared to many New England layouts, with the Ammonoosuc River influencing several holes and the expansive views of the surrounding White Mountains defining the experience. Ross's green complexes remain central to the design, featuring his typical crowned surfaces and subtle internal movements that reward precise approach play. The routing takes advantage of the valley's natural drainage patterns and elevation changes, though the overall terrain is less severe than the surrounding peaks might suggest.

The Omni Mount Washington Resort itself dates to 1902 and represents one of the grand resort hotels of the early twentieth century. The golf course has long served as the centerpiece of the resort's summer season, complementing the hotel's historic architecture and mountain setting. The course underwent restoration work in the 2000s to recapture Ross's original design intent, with attention paid to bunker placement, green contours, and strategic sightlines that had evolved over decades of maintenance practices.