
Red Tail Course
Red Tail Golf Club

About this course
Red Tail Golf Club, carved into the landscape of Devens, Massachusetts, emerged from the vision of Brian Silva during golf's late-century surge. Built on the former Fort Devens military base, the course repurposes the rolling terrain into a challenging and visually engaging layout. Silva's design favors a strategic approach, rewarding thoughtful play over brute power. The course occupies land previously utilized as an active airfield, which adds to the feeling of openness and space, however tree-lined fairways and subtle elevation changes come into play. Favoring those who work the ball from right to left, the course meanders through mature pines and hardwoods creating a serene yet demanding experience. The greens, known for their subtle breaks and true roll, place a premium on precision and feel. While Red Tail hasn't hosted major championships, it remains a highly regarded course within the region, known for its challenging layout and commitment to environmental stewardship. Red Tail features a diverse membership, drawn from across the surrounding communities. The club maintains a strong sense of community, a place to gather after a round and swap stories.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Devens, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian Silva
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,006 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
Red Tail Golf Club sits on the grounds of the former Fort Devens military installation in central Massachusetts, roughly 40 miles northwest of Boston, making it most accessible via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - a 50-minute drive inland through the rolling transition from the urban corridor into the quieter woodlands of the Nashoba Valley. Those arriving by private aircraft will find Fitchburg Municipal Airport (FIT) a convenient alternative, positioned just 20 minutes from the club's gates. The final leg of the journey carries you off Route 2 onto the tree-lined roads that wind through the sprawling, historically preserved grounds, where the club's championship layout emerges from the native landscape with the understated elegance befitting a private members' enclave built on storied New England terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Red Tail
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Red Tail has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 88 logged golfers.
Red Tail was designed by Brian Silva.
Yes. Red Tail is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Red Tail is 72.
Red Tail plays 7,006 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Red Tail is 135.




