The Woods of Westminster

The Woods of Westminster is a daily-fee facility located in north-central Massachusetts, designed by Al Zikorus and opened in the 1990s. Zikorus, a New England-based architect active during that period, worked primarily on accessible public courses throughout the region. The layout occupies rolling woodland terrain characteristic of Worcester County, where elevation changes and mature tree cover define the playing corridors and strategic options. The routing moves through a mix of open and forested areas, with several holes playing along natural elevation shifts that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Water features appear on a handful of holes, and the green complexes incorporate modest undulation and bunkering typical of courses built for recreational play. The design emphasizes playability across skill levels while maintaining enough variety in hole length and direction to keep rounds engaging. Westminster sits roughly fifteen miles northwest of Worcester, in a region where golf development expanded considerably during the late twentieth century to serve growing demand for affordable public access. The Woods of Westminster functions as a neighborhood course for central Massachusetts golfers, offering a straightforward woodland experience without pretense. The facility includes standard practice areas and a clubhouse suited to casual rounds and local outings.