
The Bay Course
The Bay Club at Mattapoisett
About this course
The Bay Club at Mattapoisett features a course designed by PGA Tour player Brad Faxon in collaboration with architect Brad Booth. Located in the coastal town of Mattapoisett on Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, the course opened in the early 2000s and represents Faxon's involvement in bringing his playing experience to course design in his native New England region. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Massachusetts South Coast, with the property offering views toward the bay and incorporating natural wetlands and coastal vegetation into the design. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography and natural features, with holes that move through varied elevations and require strategic shot-making rather than pure length. Faxon's design philosophy emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining challenge through green complexes and strategic bunkering. The course reflects the architectural principles of risk-reward decision-making that Faxon valued during his professional career, particularly around the greens where short game skills are tested. The Bay Club operates as a private facility serving the Mattapoisett area and broader southeastern Massachusetts region. The club provides a year-round social and recreational environment for members, with the golf course as the central amenity. The coastal New England setting and the involvement of a prominent Rhode Island native in the design give the course a distinct regional identity within the state's golf landscape.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Mattapoisett, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Brad Faxon, Brad Booth
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,008 yards
- Difficulty
- 81.1/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
The journey to The Bay Club at Mattapoisett begins at Boston's Logan International Airport, roughly an hour's drive south along Route 24 and I-195 through the coastal lowlands of southeastern Massachusetts. New Bedford Regional Airport offers a closer private aviation option for those seeking a more discreet arrival, situated just fifteen minutes west of the club. The final miles trace the edge of Buzzards Bay, where salt marsh and harbor views signal the transition into one of New England's most quietly refined coastal enclaves, culminating at the gates of a club where maritime tradition and understated elegance have long defined the member experience.

FAQ
Common questions about The Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
The Bay was designed by Brad Faxon and Brad Booth.
The Bay is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The Bay is 71.
The Bay plays 7,008 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Bay is 143.



