Oaks at The International Golf Club

The Oaks at The International Golf Club in Bolton, Massachusetts, is a Tom Fazio design that opened in the mid-1990s as part of a distinctive private club concept. The International features two eighteen-hole courses—The Oaks and The Pines—both routed through the wooded, rolling terrain characteristic of central Massachusetts. Fazio's work here reflects his signature approach of integrating golf holes into natural landforms while creating strategic interest through bunkering, green contours, and risk-reward options.

The course moves through mature hardwood forests with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot requirements. Water features appear on several holes, and Fazio's shaping creates definition without overwhelming the New England landscape character. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography to offer a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies, demanding thoughtful club selection and course management.

The International Golf Club operates as a private equity club, where members hold ownership shares rather than traditional membership structures. This model, relatively uncommon in American golf, influences the club's culture and governance. The facility includes extensive practice areas and clubhouse amenities designed to support year-round member activity, though the Massachusetts climate naturally limits the playing season. The Oaks, along with its companion Pines course, provides members with variety and the option to experience different design emphases within the same property.