The Kittansett Club
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Course at a glance
The Kittansett Club is an 18-hole golf course in Marion, Massachusetts (02738). The course was designed by Fredrick C. Hood and opened in 1922. From the BLUE tees, The Kittansett Club plays to 6,835 yards at par 71. The course offers 32 sets of tees ranging from 2,205 to 6,835 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 144 and a course rating of 74.4, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. It is tied for the highest slope rating of any rated golf course in Massachusetts. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. Hazards include 31-40 bunkers. Tee times at The Kittansett Club are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About The Kittansett Club
The Kittansett Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Marion, Massachusetts (02738). The course was designed by Fredrick C. Hood and established in 1922. From the BLUE tees, the course plays to 6,835 yards with a par of 71. The BLUE tees carry a slope rating of 144 and a course rating of 74.4.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 155, The Kittansett Club sits at the top of the difficulty range in Massachusetts. No rated course in the state carries a higher slope. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 32 tee sets ranging from 2,205 to 6,835 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Massachusetts typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
71
Length
6,835
Slope
144
Rating
74.4
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
155
This Course
129
MA Average
113
US Average
Based on 331 rated courses in Massachusetts
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE | 144 | 74.4 | 440 | 435 | 160 | 380 | 435 | 415 | 540 | 200 | 405 | 3410 | 360 | 250 | 425 | 380 | 180 | 545 | 405 | 385 | 495 | 3425 | 6,835 |
BLUE/WHITE | 143 | 73.5 | 415 | 447 | 155 | 375 | 395 | 385 | 545 | 190 | 411 | 3318 | 352 | 220 | 380 | 391 | 175 | 545 | 411 | 375 | 491 | 3340 | 6,658 |
WHITEWomen's | 148 | 78.2 | 420 | 420 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 375 | 505 | 190 | 370 | 3180 | 325 | 220 | 380 | 350 | 165 | 515 | 385 | 365 | 455 | 3160 | 6,340 |
WHITEMen's | 141 | 72.0 | 420 | 420 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 375 | 505 | 190 | 370 | 3180 | 325 | 220 | 380 | 350 | 165 | 515 | 385 | 365 | 455 | 3160 | 6,340 |
WHITE/GREEN FEMALE | 137 | 75.4 | 420 | 360 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 345 | 410 | 190 | 320 | 2945 | 325 | 180 | 350 | 350 | 165 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 455 | 2920 | 5,865 |
GREEN/WHITE | 138 | 69.5 | 420 | 360 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 345 | 410 | 190 | 320 | 2945 | 325 | 180 | 350 | 350 | 165 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 455 | 2920 | 5,865 |
GREENWomen's | 134 | 73.3 | 405 | 360 | 120 | 300 | 330 | 345 | 410 | 150 | 320 | 2740 | 300 | 180 | 350 | 320 | 155 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 410 | 2810 | 5,550 |
GREENMen's | 133 | 67.4 | 405 | 360 | 120 | 300 | 330 | 345 | 410 | 150 | 320 | 2740 | 300 | 180 | 350 | 320 | 155 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 410 | 2810 | 5,550 |
GREEN/YELLOWWomen's | 130 | 71.6 | 405 | 330 | 120 | 300 | 295 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 320 | 2585 | 300 | 140 | 290 | 320 | 155 | 420 | 315 | 315 | 410 | 2665 | 5,250 |
GREEN/YELLOWMen's | 123 | 66.0 | 405 | 330 | 120 | 300 | 295 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 320 | 2585 | 300 | 140 | 290 | 320 | 155 | 420 | 315 | 315 | 410 | 2665 | 5,250 |
YELLOWWomen's | 125 | 69.3 | 350 | 330 | 115 | 235 | 295 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 275 | 2415 | 245 | 140 | 290 | 285 | 155 | 420 | 315 | 305 | 370 | 2525 | 4,940 |
YELLOWMen's | 117 | 64.7 | 350 | 330 | 115 | 235 | 295 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 275 | 2415 | 245 | 140 | 290 | 285 | 155 | 420 | 315 | 305 | 370 | 2525 | 4,940 |
OUTSIDE 9 BLUE | 151 | 38.3 | 440 | 435 | 160 | 380 | 435 | 545 | 405 | 385 | 495 | 3680 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,680 |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITEWomen's | 155 | 40.7 | 420 | 420 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 515 | 385 | 365 | 455 | 3460 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,460 |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITEMen's | 147 | 37.3 | 420 | 420 | 145 | 360 | 395 | 515 | 385 | 365 | 455 | 3460 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,460 |
FEMALE FAMILY TEE | 73 | 57.0 | 218 | 210 | 45 | 180 | 207 | 225 | 270 | 80 | 223 | 1658 | 137 | 105 | 212 | 161 | 63 | 260 | 211 | 220 | 280 | 1649 | 3,307 |
FAMILY TEE MALE | 70 | 56.4 | 218 | 210 | 45 | 180 | 207 | 225 | 270 | 80 | 223 | 1658 | 137 | 105 | 212 | 161 | 63 | 260 | 211 | 220 | 280 | 1649 | 3,307 |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN FEMALE | 120 | 38.0 | 415 | 365 | 155 | 360 | 395 | 460 | 365 | 316 | 460 | 3291 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,291 |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN | 137 | 36.2 | 415 | 365 | 155 | 360 | 395 | 460 | 365 | 316 | 460 | 3291 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,291 |
INSIDE 9 BLUE | 139 | 36.0 | 405 | 360 | 250 | 425 | 380 | 180 | 415 | 540 | 200 | 3155 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,155 |
OUTSIDE 9 GREENWomen's | 142 | 38.1 | 405 | 360 | 120 | 300 | 330 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 410 | 3020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,020 |
OUTSIDE 9 GREENMen's | 135 | 34.8 | 405 | 360 | 120 | 300 | 330 | 420 | 360 | 315 | 410 | 3020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,020 |
INSIDE 9 WHITEWomen's | 140 | 37.5 | 370 | 325 | 220 | 380 | 350 | 165 | 375 | 505 | 190 | 2880 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,880 |
INSIDE 9 WHITEMen's | 135 | 34.6 | 370 | 325 | 220 | 380 | 350 | 165 | 375 | 505 | 190 | 2880 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,880 |
INSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN FEMALE | 109 | 34.8 | 326 | 330 | 179 | 350 | 355 | 175 | 350 | 483 | 190 | 2738 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,738 |
INSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN | 131 | 34.0 | 326 | 330 | 179 | 350 | 355 | 175 | 350 | 483 | 190 | 2738 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,738 |
OUTSIDE 9 YELLOWWomen's | 127 | 36.3 | 350 | 330 | 115 | 235 | 295 | 420 | 315 | 305 | 370 | 2735 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,735 |
OUTSIDE 9 YELLOWMen's | 124 | 33.5 | 350 | 330 | 115 | 235 | 295 | 420 | 315 | 305 | 370 | 2735 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,735 |
INSIDE 9 GREENWomen's | 126 | 35.3 | 320 | 300 | 180 | 350 | 320 | 155 | 345 | 410 | 150 | 2530 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,530 |
INSIDE 9 GREENMen's | 129 | 32.6 | 320 | 300 | 180 | 350 | 320 | 155 | 345 | 410 | 150 | 2530 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,530 |
INSIDE 9 YELLOWWomen's | 123 | 33.0 | 275 | 245 | 140 | 290 | 285 | 155 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 2205 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,205 |
INSIDE 9 YELLOWMen's | 113 | 31.4 | 275 | 245 | 140 | 290 | 285 | 155 | 295 | 410 | 110 | 2205 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,205 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
The Kittansett Club offers 32 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE | 6,835 | 144 | 74.4 | 0-5 |
BLUE/WHITE | 6,658 | 143 | 73.5 | 5-15 |
WHITE | 6,340 | 148 | 78.2 | 5-15 |
WHITE | 6,340 | 141 | 72.0 | 5-15 |
WHITE/GREEN FEMALE | 5,865 | 137 | 75.4 | 12-22 |
GREEN/WHITE | 5,865 | 138 | 69.5 | 12-22 |
GREEN | 5,550 | 134 | 73.3 | 20-30 |
GREEN | 5,550 | 133 | 67.4 | 20-30 |
GREEN/YELLOW | 5,250 | 130 | 71.6 | 20-30 |
GREEN/YELLOW | 5,250 | 123 | 66.0 | 20-30 |
YELLOW | 4,940 | 125 | 69.3 | 25+ |
YELLOW | 4,940 | 117 | 64.7 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 BLUE | 3,680 | 151 | 38.3 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE | 3,460 | 155 | 40.7 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE | 3,460 | 147 | 37.3 | 25+ |
FEMALE FAMILY TEE | 3,307 | 73 | 57.0 | 25+ |
FAMILY TEE MALE | 3,307 | 70 | 56.4 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN FEMALE | 3,291 | 120 | 38.0 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN | 3,291 | 137 | 36.2 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 BLUE | 3,155 | 139 | 36.0 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 GREEN | 3,020 | 142 | 38.1 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 GREEN | 3,020 | 135 | 34.8 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 WHITE | 2,880 | 140 | 37.5 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 WHITE | 2,880 | 135 | 34.6 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN FEMALE | 2,738 | 109 | 34.8 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 WHITE GREEN | 2,738 | 131 | 34.0 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 YELLOW | 2,735 | 127 | 36.3 | 25+ |
OUTSIDE 9 YELLOW | 2,735 | 124 | 33.5 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 GREEN | 2,530 | 126 | 35.3 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 GREEN | 2,530 | 129 | 32.6 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 YELLOW | 2,205 | 123 | 33.0 | 25+ |
INSIDE 9 YELLOW | 2,205 | 113 | 31.4 | 25+ |
Amenities at The Kittansett Club
The Kittansett Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at The Kittansett Club is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kittansett Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
The Kittansett Club is a private golf course located in Marion, MA. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does The Kittansett Club have?expand_more
The Kittansett Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1922. The course was designed by Fredrick C. Hood.
What is the yardage at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
From the BLUE/WHITE tees, The Kittansett Club plays to 6,658 yards (par 71). The course offers 32 tee sets ranging from 2,205 to 6,835 yards.
What is the slope rating at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
The BLUE tees at The Kittansett Club have a slope rating of 144 and a course rating of 74.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk The Kittansett Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at The Kittansett Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.kittansett.org/ or call +1 508-748-0148 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does The Kittansett Club offer?expand_more
The Kittansett Club offers a pro shop.
Where is The Kittansett Club located?expand_more
The Kittansett Club is located at 11 Point Road in Marion, MA 02738. You can reach them at +1 508-748-0148.
What is the difficulty level at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
The Kittansett Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 155. It is tied for the highest slope rating of any rated golf course in Massachusetts. The average slope rating in Massachusetts is 129. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
The Kittansett Club offers 32 tee sets. BLUE tees (6,835 yards, slope 144) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. INSIDE 9 YELLOW tees (2,205 yards, slope 113) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
Beginners at The Kittansett Club should play the INSIDE 9 YELLOW tees, which play 2,205 yards with a slope of 113. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the FAMILY TEE MALE tees (slope 70, rating 56.4) at The Kittansett Club would have a course handicap of -5 and an expected score of approximately 66. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at The Kittansett Club?expand_more
A typical round at The Kittansett Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.
