Pheasant Ridge Golf Club

Pheasant Ridge Golf Club sits in Gilford, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region near Lake Winnipesaukee. Geoffrey Cornish designed the course, which opened in the 1960s during a period when the noted architect was actively shaping layouts across New England. Cornish, who practiced for decades from his Massachusetts base, became known for routing courses that worked with rather than against natural terrain, creating playable designs suited to the region's rolling topography and seasonal climate. The course occupies land typical of central New Hampshire—wooded, moderately rolling, with granite outcroppings and mature trees framing fairways. Cornish's routing reflects his characteristic approach: strategic bunkering, greens with modest but meaningful contour, and holes that reward accurate placement over sheer distance. The layout presents a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or artificial difficulty, consistent with the era's design philosophy and the practical needs of a daily-fee or semi-private facility. Pheasant Ridge serves both local members and visitors exploring New Hampshire's golf offerings. The club operates in a region where golf is seasonal, and courses like this one provide accessible play in a scenic setting. While not a tournament venue or nationally ranked design, it represents the kind of solid, unpretentious Cornish work that has aged well and continues to offer enjoyable rounds for golfers of varying abilities. The setting captures the quiet, forested character of New Hampshire's interior lake country.