
Wollaston Course
Wollaston Golf Club
About this course
Wollaston Golf Club occupies a compact property in Milton, Massachusetts, just south of Boston. The course was designed by George Fazio and his nephew Tom Fazio, representing work from the earlier phase of Tom Fazio's career when he collaborated with his uncle before establishing his independent practice. The design navigates rolling New England terrain characteristic of the region's suburban landscape, with mature tree cover and natural elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and visual definition to the holes. The routing makes efficient use of the available land, incorporating doglegs and varied hole lengths to create diversity within a relatively confined footprint. The design philosophy reflects George Fazio's emphasis on playability and strategic options rather than penal hazards, with bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management. The property's topography allows for several elevated tee shots and approach angles that take advantage of the natural contours. Wollaston operates as a private club serving the Milton and greater Boston area. The membership enjoys a course that provides a traditional New England golf experience without excessive length or modern tournament conditioning demands. The club maintains a focus on recreational play and member enjoyment, with the Fazio design offering enough challenge for accomplished players while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels. The course represents a period in American golf architecture when designers worked within natural constraints to create engaging layouts on properties that might not accommodate today's championship standards.
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
- Milton, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1975
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- George Fazio, Tom Fazio
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,793 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Most visitors to Wollaston Golf Club arrive through Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), a straightforward twenty-minute drive north along the coast. The route traces the edge of Quincy Bay before turning inland through Milton's tree-lined residential streets, where the hum of the city gives way to the quiet composure of one of metropolitan Boston's oldest suburban enclaves. The club sits tucked into a hillside neighborhood, its understated entrance revealing little of the classic Donald Ross layout that unfolds beyond - a discreet New England gem just far enough removed from downtown to feel like a proper retreat.

FAQ
Common questions about Wollaston
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wollaston has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 50 logged golfers.
Wollaston was designed by George Fazio and Tom Fazio.
Wollaston is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Wollaston is 72.
Wollaston plays 6,793 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wollaston is 140.




