Walpole Country Club

Walpole Country Club sits in Walpole, Massachusetts, a town roughly twenty miles southwest of Boston in the suburban belt where residential development meets remnant New England woodland and rolling terrain. The course was designed by Al Zikorus, a regional architect active primarily in the mid-to-late twentieth century who worked on numerous layouts across New England. Zikorus courses typically reflect practical, straightforward design suited to the topography at hand, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating natural land movement and wooded corridors. The Walpole layout occupies terrain characteristic of southeastern Massachusetts: moderate elevation changes, mature tree cover, and a mix of open and enclosed playing corridors. The routing likely takes advantage of natural slopes and existing vegetation to define holes and create variety in shot values. Courses of this era and region often feature small to mid-sized greens with modest contouring, strategic bunkering around landing zones and greens, and a balance between risk-reward opportunities and straightforward par holes. Walpole Country Club serves as a traditional member club for the local community, offering a familiar setting for regular play, club competitions, and social gatherings. The course provides a representative example of mid-century New England golf design, where the emphasis falls on sound architecture, playable conditions, and a comfortable club environment rather than tournament pedigree or national recognition.