POCASSET GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Pocasset, MA, USA
Designed by Donald Ross

Pocasset Golf Club occupies a scenic stretch of Cape Cod in the village of Pocasset, part of Bourne, Massachusetts. Donald Ross designed the course in 1914, during a prolific period when he shaped numerous layouts throughout New England. The property sits near Buzzards Bay, and while the course does not run directly along the water, the coastal proximity influences the playing conditions with steady breezes and the characteristic sandy soils of the Cape Cod region.
The routing makes use of gently rolling terrain typical of Ross's work, with modest elevation changes that create natural angles and strategic interest. Ross's design principles are evident in the green complexes, which feature subtle contours and require careful approach play. The layout measures relatively short by modern standards, placing a premium on accuracy and course management rather than distance. Several holes play through corridors of native vegetation and scrub oak, giving the course a traditional Cape Cod character.
Pocasset Golf Club operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee players during the season. The club maintains a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere reflective of its Cape Cod setting. The course has undergone periodic updates over the decades to preserve playability and address maintenance needs, though it retains the essential routing and strategic elements of Ross's original design. For golfers exploring the Cape's golf heritage, Pocasset represents an accessible example of early twentieth-century design on terrain well-suited to the game.
Reviews
Worked here for many years growing up. It also happened to be the home course for our high school golf team. Family were members as well. Supremely underrated track for a strong New England region. Superb greens. Big reno project coming up
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pocasset at Pocasset Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 13 explicit golfer ratings.
Pocasset was designed by Donald Ross.
Pocasset at Pocasset Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pocasset is 72.
Pocasset plays 6,525 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pocasset is 135.