Public

South Course

Stow Acres country Club

Stow, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,520 yds71.7/128

About this course

The South Course at Stow Acres Country Club is a Geoffrey Cornish design that opened in the 1960s as part of this public facility in the suburban Boston area. Cornish, a prolific New England architect who shaped dozens of courses across the region during the mid-twentieth century, worked with the rolling terrain characteristic of central Massachusetts to create a layout that emphasizes strategic shot-making over sheer length. The property sits among woodlands and open fields west of Boston, offering a traditional New England golf setting. The routing makes use of natural elevation changes and mature tree lines that define playing corridors and frame approach shots. Cornish's design philosophy typically favored playable golf for a range of skill levels while incorporating thoughtful green complexes and strategic bunkering. The South Course reflects this approach, with greens that reward accurate iron play and require careful attention to pin positions. Water comes into play on several holes, adding variety to the challenge. Stow Acres operates as a public facility and has served the greater Boston golfing community for decades. The club features both the South Course and a companion North Course, also designed by Cornish, giving players access to thirty-six holes of traditional parkland golf. The South Course is generally regarded as the more challenging of the two layouts, with tighter fairways and more demanding approach shots. The facility maintains a straightforward, accessible character typical of New England public golf venues.

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.

3654

Best in World

3412

Best in USA

173

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Stow, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1921
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,520 yards
Difficulty
71.7/128
Course Vaults score
6.3

Getting there

The journey to Stow Acres Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport, roughly forty minutes northwest through the city's outer suburbs into the gently rolling farmland and conservation corridors of Middlesex County. The drive traces Route 2 west before peeling off into Stow's quiet back roads, where stone walls and open pasture replace the density of Greater Boston with surprising swiftness. The final approach winds through classic New England countryside - white clapboard homes, split-rail fencing, and stands of hardwood - before arriving at the club's welcoming entrance, a pastoral retreat that feels worlds removed from the city yet remains comfortably within reach.

FAQ

Common questions about South at Stow Acres country Club

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

South at Stow Acres country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 49 logged golfers.

South was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.

Yes. South at Stow Acres country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at South is 72.

South plays 6,520 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at South is 128.

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