Sterling at Sterling National Country Club

Sterling National Country Club occupies rolling terrain in central Massachusetts, roughly forty miles west of Boston. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s as part of a residential community development. Hurdzan, known for his environmental sensitivity and agronomic expertise, routed the layout across varied topography that includes wooded corridors, wetland edges, and open meadow areas typical of the New England landscape. The property's natural elevation changes and rock outcroppings inform the character of several holes.

The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 72. Hurdzan incorporated strategic bunkering and shaped greens that reward thoughtful approach play, with several holes requiring carries over wetlands or careful navigation around mature tree lines. The routing takes advantage of views across the surrounding countryside, particularly on higher ground where the layout opens up from the forested sections.

Sterling National operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and daily-fee play. The club serves the Worcester County golf market and provides a full practice facility alongside its dining and event spaces. The course reflects Hurdzan's design principles from that era, balancing playability for a range of skill levels with enough length and strategic interest to challenge accomplished players.