
Unicorn Course
Unicorn Golf Course
Public: #2817
Public: #2588
Public: #122

About this course
Carved from the rugged, rolling hills of Stoneham, Unicorn Golf Course is a testament to enduring local passion rather than national acclaim. The course, exhibiting a late-20th-century American design, plays longer than its yardage suggests, rewarding strategically placed tee shots and accurate iron play into subtly contoured greens. A prevailing wind adds another layer of challenge, turning seemingly benign holes into tests of fortitude. While never having hosted a major championship, Unicorn's tightly knit membership contributes to a vibrant and sociable atmosphere. Many members live close by, sharing anecdotes of their rounds over lunch after a game, with each group having their usual place to sit and rehash the round's key shots. Unicorn Golf Course is not trying to be the next great major destination. Instead, it embraces its role as a cherished, down-to-earth golfing community.
Quick facts
- Location
- Stoneham, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1928
- Holes
- 9
- Designer(s)
- Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,234 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.5/129
- Course Vaults score
- 4.8
Getting there
# Getting There
Unicorn Golf Course sits in the quiet suburbs north of Boston, accessible via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - roughly 30 minutes south by car - or Manchester Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire, a similar distance to the northwest. The drive from either hub carries you through the rolling terrain of the North Shore, where suburban roads gradually give way to the residential neighborhoods of Stoneham, a town that has long served as a peaceful refuge for Boston-area golfers seeking respite from the city's pace. The final miles unfold through tree-lined streets and modest estates, leading to a course that embodies the understated charm of New England's classic private clubs - intimate, unpretentious, and deeply rooted in regional golf tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Unicorn
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Unicorn has a Course Vaults score of 4.8 out of 10 based on 45 logged golfers.
Unicorn was designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek.
Yes. Unicorn is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Unicorn is 35.
Unicorn plays 3,234 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Unicorn is 129.




