
Weston Course
Weston Golf Club
About this course
Weston Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Weston, Massachusetts, a suburban community west of Boston. Donald Ross designed the course in 1916, during a prolific period when he shaped dozens of layouts across New England. The property features the moderate elevation changes and wooded character typical of the region, with fairways carved through mature hardwood forests and several holes playing across or alongside natural wetland areas. Ross routed the course to take advantage of the land's natural contours, creating greens with his characteristic subtle undulations and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful approach play. The layout measures modest by contemporary standards but emphasizes accuracy and course management over length. Several par threes require precise iron play to greens protected by bunkers and natural slopes, while the par fours vary in length and demand different shot shapes. The closing holes provide a strong finish, with risk-reward decisions that can influence match outcomes. Ross's design philosophy of strategic options rather than penal hazards remains evident throughout the routing. Weston Golf Club operates as a private member club and has served the local golfing community for over a century. The course has undergone periodic updates to maintain playability and address modern maintenance practices, though the fundamental Ross design principles remain intact. The club's setting within a well-established residential area gives it a traditional New England character, with the course providing a tree-lined retreat that reflects the architect's original vision for strategic, thoughtful golf.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Weston, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1917
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,657 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
The journey to Weston Golf Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), a mere twenty-five minutes east through the leafy suburbs that ring the city. Private arrivals often touch down at nearby Hanscom Field in Bedford, shaving precious minutes from an already brief commute. The drive west from Logan traces Route 2 or the Mass Pike before dissolving into the gracious, tree-canopied roads of Weston - one of New England's most quietly affluent enclaves - where the club's understated entrance appears almost by design to reward only those who know precisely where they're going.

FAQ
Common questions about Weston
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Weston has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 30 logged golfers.
Weston was designed by Donald Ross.
Weston is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Weston is 72.
Weston plays 6,657 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Weston is 138.




