Rochester Country Club

Rochester Country Club sits in the rolling terrain of southeastern New Hampshire, approximately fifteen miles northwest of Portsmouth. The course was designed by Orrin E. Smith, a New England architect active in the early twentieth century who laid out several courses across the region during the 1920s and 1930s. Smith's work typically emphasized strategic use of natural landforms and practical playability for club members, characteristics that define the Rochester layout. The course occupies gently rolling farmland with mature tree lines framing many holes. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes to create variety in shot requirements and visual interest without demanding excessive walking. Several holes play across modest slopes or incorporate small streams and wetland areas that add strategic consideration to club selection and approach angles. The property's New England character is evident in the hardwood stands that border fairways and the occasional glimpses of the surrounding countryside. Rochester Country Club serves as a traditional member club for the local community, providing a home course for recreational and competitive play in the Seacoast region. The layout offers a straightforward test of golf that rewards accuracy and course management rather than length alone. While not a tournament venue of regional prominence, the course maintains its role as a gathering place for Rochester-area golfers and reflects the enduring appeal of early twentieth-century New England course design focused on enjoyment and accessibility for a broad membership.