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Souhegan Woods Course

Souhegan Woods Golf Club

Amherst, NH, USA
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18 holesPar 726,507 yds73.9/131

About this course

Souhegan Woods Golf Club sits in Amherst, New Hampshire, a town in the southern part of the state near the Massachusetts border. Designed by Phill Friel, the course occupies wooded terrain characteristic of the region, where dense stands of pine, oak, and maple frame playing corridors and define the routing. The layout works with the natural topography of southern New Hampshire, incorporating elevation changes and the kind of glacially influenced landforms common to the area. The design reflects a straightforward approach to woodland golf, where accuracy off the tee and course management take precedence over sheer length. The course serves the local golfing community in the Nashua-Manchester corridor, offering a daily-fee option in a region where private clubs have historically dominated. Friel's routing takes advantage of the property's natural features, with holes that move through the forest and occasionally open to clearings where the landscape reveals itself more fully. Water features and wetlands appear on several holes, adding strategic variety to what is primarily a tree-lined experience. Souhegan Woods operates as a public facility, accessible to residents and visitors exploring golf options in the Monadnock region and Merrimack Valley. The course fits into New Hampshire's tradition of woodland golf, where the challenge comes less from manufactured hazards than from navigating the natural environment. The clubhouse provides standard amenities for daily-fee play, and the course remains a practical choice for golfers seeking a round in southern New Hampshire's forested setting.

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.

2186

Best in World

1972

Best in USA

14

Best in NH

Quick facts

Location
Amherst, NH, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
18
Designer
Phill Friel
Par
72
Length
6,507 yards
Difficulty
73.9/131
Course Vaults score
7.4

Getting there

Souhegan Woods Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of southern New Hampshire, most readily accessed via Manchester Airport (MHT), roughly forty minutes to the south, or Boston Logan International (BOS), about ninety minutes southeast through the Massachusetts border. The drive north from Manchester traces a gentle ascent through New England's characteristic mix of forest and farmland, with the final miles unwinding along quiet country roads that slip between stone walls and mature hardwoods before arriving at the club's understated entrance in Amherst. For those seeking a more direct approach, private aviation can land at nearby Nashua Airport (ASH), situated just twenty minutes away, offering a more intimate gateway to the property. The transition from highway to the club's serene grounds marks a subtle but unmistakable shift from the bustle of the Northeast Corridor into the contemplative landscape where Souhegan Woods has established itself as a quiet fixture of New England golf.

FAQ

Common questions about Souhegan Woods

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

Souhegan Woods has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.

Souhegan Woods was designed by Phill Friel.

Yes. Souhegan Woods is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Souhegan Woods is 72.

Souhegan Woods plays 6,507 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Souhegan Woods is 131.

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