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Wachusett Course

Wachusett Country Club

West Boylston, MA, USA
Ryan Stanick
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ethanoneill3
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18 holesPar 726,567 yds74.3/127

About this course

Wachusett Country Club sits in West Boylston, Massachusetts, in the rolling terrain north of Worcester and within view of Mount Wachusett. Donald Ross designed the course in the early twentieth century, part of his prolific output across New England during the golden age of American golf architecture. The layout occupies land characteristic of central Massachusetts—wooded hillsides, natural elevation changes, and rocky New England soil—which Ross shaped into a traditional parkland test. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes that move across varied terrain and require thoughtful club selection and course management. Ross's design principles are evident in the green complexes, which feature subtle breaks and strategic bunkering that reward accurate approach play. The course presents a classic member experience rather than extreme length or modern tournament conditioning, reflecting the era and intent of its design. Wachusett Country Club functions as a private club serving the Worcester area, with a membership drawn from the surrounding communities. The club maintains the traditional rhythms of New England country club life, with golf as the central activity during the season and a clubhouse that serves as a social anchor. The course has been refined and maintained over the decades, preserving Ross's design character while adapting to contemporary maintenance practices and membership expectations.

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.

1555

Best in World

1372

Best in USA

54

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
West Boylston, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1927
Holes
18
Designer
Donald Ross
Par
72
Length
6,567 yards
Difficulty
74.3/127
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

The journey to Wachusett Country Club begins at Boston Logan International (BOS), roughly an hour's drive west through the suburban spine of central Massachusetts before the landscape opens into the rolling terrain of the Worcester Hills. The drive itself traces a quiet arc away from the urban core—first through the commuter towns that ring Boston, then into increasingly wooded country where the horizon begins to rise—culminating in the approach to West Boylston and the club's perch overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir. For those arriving by private aviation, Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) sits just twenty minutes south and offers a more discreet entry point into the region. The final miles unfold along country roads that climb gently toward the club's elevated grounds, where the transition from highway to the hushed, tree-lined drive signals arrival at one of New England's most storied private clubs.

FAQ

Common questions about Wachusett

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

Wachusett has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 54 logged golfers.

Wachusett was designed by Donald Ross.

Yes. Wachusett is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Wachusett is 72.

Wachusett plays 6,567 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Wachusett is 127.

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