Norfolk (Alternate Tees) at Norfolk Golf Club

Norfolk Golf Club sits in Westwood, Massachusetts, approximately fifteen miles southwest of Boston. The course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1925, part of the architect's prolific period in the Northeast that produced several enduring layouts. The club occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the region, with mature tree-lined fairways and natural elevation changes that Tillinghast incorporated into his routing.

The design reflects Tillinghast's strategic principles from the 1920s: fairway bunkering that rewards proper angles of approach, greens with subtle internal contours, and holes that offer multiple ways to play depending on skill and conditions. The property's natural movement provides variety in stance and shot requirements throughout the round. Several holes feature the kind of cross-bunker hazards and diagonal carries that appear frequently in Tillinghast's work from this era.

Norfolk operates as a private club with a traditional membership structure common to established New England golf clubs from the early twentieth century. The alternate tees referenced in the course name allow for varied yardages and playing experiences, a feature that helps accommodate different skill levels and provides flexibility for member play and competitions. The course has undergone periodic updates over the decades to address maintenance practices and playing conditions while preserving the essential character of Tillinghast's original design.