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Wenham Course

Wenham Country Club

Wenham, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 654,546 yds

About this course

Wenham Country Club occupies a compact parcel in the North Shore town of Wenham, Massachusetts, roughly twenty-five miles north of Boston. The club dates to 1903, making it one of the older continuously operating clubs in the region. The original nine holes were designed by Herbert Leeds, a prominent amateur golfer and course architect of the era who contributed to several early New England layouts. A second nine was added later, creating the current eighteen-hole configuration that plays over gently rolling terrain characteristic of the coastal Massachusetts landscape. The course measures modest by contemporary standards, reflecting its early-twentieth-century origins and the constraints of its property. Routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define playing corridors and frame approaches. Several holes incorporate small ponds and seasonal wetlands, adding strategic interest to what is otherwise a straightforward layout. The design emphasizes accuracy and course management over length, rewarding players who navigate the tree-lined fairways and avoid trouble around the greens. Wenham functions as a traditional private country club serving families from the surrounding North Shore communities. The clubhouse and grounds maintain the understated character typical of older New England clubs, with seasonal golf complemented by other recreational and social activities. The course provides a walkable, member-focused experience that reflects its origins in the golden age of American club formation, preserving a style of golf that has largely disappeared from the modern tournament circuit.

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.

3436

Best in World

3196

Best in USA

155

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Wenham, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1899
Holes
18
Par
65
Length
4,546 yards
Course Vaults score
6.5

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Common questions about Wenham

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

Wenham has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.

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

Par at Wenham is 65.

Wenham plays 4,546 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Wenham is a 18-hole course.

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