
Plymouth Course
Plymouth Country Club
About this course
Plymouth Country Club, steeped in tradition since its founding, stands as a testament to early 20th-century New England golf. Set against the backdrop of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the course possesses a classic parkland layout, rolling gently through mature trees and presenting strategic challenges that reward thoughtful play. The tree lined course is shorter by today's standards, but its undulating fairways and small, subtly contoured greens demand a deft touch and precise approach play. Originally designed by Donald Ross, Plymouth Country Club bears the hallmarks of his strategic genius. Ross routed the course masterfully through the existing landscape, using natural features to dictate shot selection and penalize wayward drives. Later refinements have honored Ross’s original vision, preserving the course's classic character while subtly enhancing its playability for the modern game. Beyond the golf, Plymouth Country Club has long been known for its tight knit membership. The club continues to foster a sense of community, and is known to be one of the best conditioned courses in the South Shore. While the club hasn't hosted national championships, its importance lies in its regional prominence and it’s deeply rooted local history.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Plymouth, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1910
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 6,228 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Plymouth Country Club is most readily accessed via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly 45 minutes north, or Providence's T.F. Green Airport (PVD), a comparable distance to the southwest - both gateways to the historic Massachusetts coast. The drive south from Boston traces the spine of the South Shore, gradually shedding suburban density as the landscape opens toward salt marshes and the Atlantic horizon, while arrivals from Providence wind through Rhode Island's quieter interior before crossing into Plymouth's distinctive blend of colonial heritage and seaside character. The final miles unfold along roads that speak to the town's maritime roots, with glimpses of Plymouth Harbor and the surrounding cranberry bogs that define this corner of New England, before arriving at the club's grounds - a sanctuary of manicured fairways and classic New England architecture that has anchored the region's golfing tradition since 1897.

FAQ
Common questions about Plymouth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Plymouth has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 40 logged golfers.
Plymouth was designed by Donald Ross.
Plymouth is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Plymouth is 69.
Plymouth plays 6,228 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Plymouth is 134.



