Private

Pocasset Course

Pocasset Golf Club

Pocasset, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,525 yds73.9/135

About this course

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.

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.

1448

Best in World

1274

Best in USA

49

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Pocasset, MA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1916
Holes
18
Designer
Donald Ross
Par
72
Length
6,525 yards
Difficulty
73.9/135
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

Pocasset Golf Club sits on the quiet western shore of Cape Cod, most readily accessed via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly ninety minutes to the southwest by car through the gentle roll of southeastern Massachusetts before the landscape opens onto the Cape's characteristic pine and scrub oak terrain. The drive itself becomes the transition - departing the I-495 corridor and threading through the small villages of Mashpee and Falmouth, where the air begins to carry salt and the roads narrow into the intimate scale of the Cape's back roads. For those arriving by private aviation, Chatham Municipal Airport (CQX) or Hyannis Airport (HYA) offer closer alternatives, each within thirty to forty minutes of the club. The final miles unfold along quiet residential lanes that lead to the club's understated entrance, where the modest grandeur of a classic New England golf property emerges from the surrounding woodland - a fitting arrival for one of the region's most respected and deliberately private clubs.

FAQ

Common questions about Pocasset

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Pocasset has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 30 logged golfers.

Pocasset was designed by Donald Ross.

Pocasset 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.

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