Widows Walk at Widow's Walk Golf Club

Widow's Walk Golf Club, carved from the South Shore's rugged coastal landscape in Scituate, Massachusetts, offers a challenging and unique golfing experience deeply intertwined with its maritime surroundings. The course serves as a memorial park, dedicated to the lives lost at sea from the local community, and the ocean-facing course carries a somber but significant mood.

Architect Michael Hurdzan's design, a modern links-style layout, features undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and greens exposed to the unpredictable coastal winds. The course demands strategic shot-making rather than brute force, rewarding players who can navigate the subtle contours and adapt to the ever-changing conditions. Favors a more traditional bump and run game due to the wind.

While not a fixture on the national championship rota, Widow's Walk holds a respected position within the region's golfing landscape. Its dedication to environmental sustainability, demonstrated through its status as the first U.S. golf course built within a state-designated wetland conservancy district, sets it apart. The course provides a tranquil setting where members often pause to watch the sailboats navigating nearby Scituate Harbor.

And for the golf traditionalist? The storied clubhouse, with its wide porch and dark woods, offers post-round reflection and camaraderie, as golfers share tales of conquering (or succumbing to) the Widow's Walk's challenges. The club's signature clam chowder is a worthy reward after a blustery round.