Wayland Country Club sits in the suburban town of Wayland, roughly twenty miles west of Boston. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek and opened in 1927. Stiles and Van Kleek were a prominent New England design team during the Golden Age, responsible for several courses across Massachusetts and the broader region. Their work at Wayland reflects the era's emphasis on strategic routing over hilly, wooded terrain typical of the area. The layout occupies rolling land with elevation changes that create natural variety in shot values and playing angles. Tree-lined fairways and small, subtly contoured greens are characteristic of the design. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, with holes that move through corridors of mature hardwoods and require thoughtful club selection and course management. Water comes into play on a few holes, but the primary defenses are the green complexes and the demands of accurate approach play. Wayland Country Club operates as a private club serving its local membership. The course has undergone periodic updates and maintenance over the decades to preserve playability while respecting the original design intent. It remains a representative example of Stiles and Van Kleek's work in the region, offering a traditional New England country club experience with a layout that rewards strategic thinking over pure length.