The Boston area is dense with high quality championship golf. Experiences like Myopia, The Country Club, Old Sandwich and Boston Golf Club dominate the wish lists of visiting golfers. All of this admiration for the top clubs in the area has left some worthy courses go largely unrecognized. The Donald Ross designed, Concord Country Club is one of those under appreciated Boston Gems. Please enjoy this photographic tour of Concord Country Club.
Hole #1 - Par 5 - 479 Yards
The opening hole at Concord Country Club benefits those that come warmed up and ready to play. Two good shots could set you up with an early look at eagle and futile dreams of a new course record. A creek fronting the green will make sure that sloppy play is penalized.
Hole #2 - Par 4 - 451 Yards
The second hole at Concord Country Club is the Superintendent, Peter Rappaccio’s favorite hole on the property. When a man that spends his days tending to every inch of grass on the property speaks up, it is wise to listen. At 451 yards, the tee shot requires accuracy and distance. Only the bold will escape with a par here.
Hole #3 - Par 4 - 429 Yards
This dogleg left plays along the edge of the property and does a good job of settling the golfer into the round. Like many of the greens at Concord Country Club, the small raised and contoured green has plenty of slopes that will keep you interested.
Hole #4 - Par 4 - 451 Yards
Things start to rock and roll on the fourth hole. A good drive will set up a deliciously fun approach shot over a large chasm in the fairway. Those that come up short will face a dramatic uphill recovery shot.
Hole #5 - Par 4 - 430 Yards
When I first arrived on the 5th hole, I took a moment to look around and appreciate my surroundings. The 5th hole is not only fun to look at, but it is a joy to play. The undulating fairway spills down the hill and opens up to a receptive and scenic green. The 5th earns my vote for the very best golf hole at Concord Country Club.
Hole #6 - Par 3 - 199 Yards
After finishing up on the 5th, the golfer climbs a hill to find the tee shot for the downhill 6th hole. It’s a dramatic view from the tee box but the golf shot is a relatively straight forward one. A well played long iron should find the surface.
Hole #7 - Par 4 - 383 Yards
The 7th is another one of Concord’s finest. Playing through a corridor back towards the 5th green, the tee shot that favors a slight fade and the approach requires precision.
Hole #8 - Par 4 - 374 Yards
If you were paying attention as you drove into the club, you would have noticed the 8th green. This medium length par 4 is well protected in by a.trio of bunkers and a swamp on the left hand side.
Hole #9 - Par 3 - 147 Yards
The shortest hole at Concord Country Club plays directly towards the swimming pool and the screams of joyous children can often be heard in the background. A crisp shot here will carry the pronounced false front and leave you with a good chance to finish the front nine with a birdie 2.
Hole #10 - Par 4 - 405 Yards
The 10th hole starts off with a blind tee shot that spills down the fairway on this dogleg right. A pretty little fade off of the tee will set up a nice look at the green.
Hole #11 - Par 4 - 425 Yards
The 11th hole at Concord Country Club is another one of my personal favorites. There are bunkers and trees both right and left here. A miss left is preferred, but the ardent golfer would be wise to pay attention to the pin location before selecting their angle of attack.
Hole #12 - Par 3 - 181 Yards
The 12th is a pretty straight forward par 3 that allows room for error everywhere but long and right. Several bunkers protect the front edges of the green, but a solid approach should lead to an easy 3.
Hole #13 - Par 4 - 352 Yards
A short walk down the hill and across the street and you will find the shortest par 4 at Concord Country Club. The golf hole feels nearly reachable from the tee box. However, most golfers will choose to lay up and find the putting surface with wedge
Hole #14 - Par 4 - 417 Yards
Like many of the holes at Concord Country Club, the 14th offers little frills but plenty of straightforward golf. A bunker guards the left side of the fairway and the green is well surrounded by sand with a slop running off the back of the putting surface.
Hole #15 - Par 3 - 190 Yards
The ambiance goes up a notch once you step onto the par 3 15th hole. The pond is there only to catch the truly horrid tee shots, but the false front will catch just about everything else. You can even tell from the photographs but this green slopes dramatically from left to right.
Hole #16 - Par 4 - 441 Yards
If you look closely, you can see my golf cart peaking out on the far right edge of the photograph. This intersection of the 16th and 17th holes might be favorite portion of the golf course at Concord Country Club. The shared bunkering between the two makes for a splendid visual.
Hole #17 - Par 5 - 534 Yards
My second favorite golf hole at Concord Country Club is also one of my favorites to photograph. The golfer is treated to a glorious view from the tee box with the 18th hole looming in the distance. The big hitters will have a chance at finding this green in two shots as a series of bunkers and long fescue protect the green.
Hole #18 - Par 4 - 415 Yards
The 18th hole plays back towards the clubhouse and gives the golfer plenty of room to find the fairway. With two grand bunkers fronting the elevated green, a committed shot is required to score on the 18th hole. The only remaining tasks are to high five and hand shake your playing partners and then head into the clubhouse for tasty beverage and a delicious meal.
