Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Essex County, Massachusetts

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Essex County, Massachusetts, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Essex County

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1
Lakeview Golf Club
MIDDLE tees · Rating 59.3Wenham
91
2
King Rail Golf Course
GREEN/GREEN tees · 3,938 yds · Rating 60.2 · Par 68Lynnfield
95
3
Reedy Meadow Golf Course
RED/RED tees · 4,180 yds · Rating 63.0 · Par 68Lynnfield
95
4
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
YELLOW tees · 4,092 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 70Lynn
98
5
Scottish Highlands
Yellow tees · 4,678 yds · Rating 62.9 · Par 71Salem
98
6
Merrimack Valley Golf Club
RED tees · 4,413 yds · Rating 62.0 · Par 70Methuen
101
7
Olde Salem Greens
RED tees · 4,994 yds · Rating 64.6 · Par 70Salem
102
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Sagamore Spring Golf Club
GOLD tees · 3,652 yds · Rating 59.3 · Par 70Lynnfield
104
9
Wenham Country Club
Gold tees · 3,858 yds · Rating 61.2 · Par 67Wenham
104
10
Beverly Golf & Tennis Club
YELLOW tees · 3,944 yds · Rating 61.3 · Par 70Beverly
107
11
Bass Rocks Golf Club
GREEN tees · 4,717 yds · Rating 63.1 · Par 69Gloucester
107
12
Cape Ann Golf Course
SENIOR tees · 4,588 yds · Rating 63.2 · Par 68Essex
109
13
Indian Ridge Golf Club
Green tees · 5,052 yds · Rating 64.9 · Par 72Andover
110
14
Bradford Country Club
Gold - 2017 tees · 2,002 yds · Rating 31.9 · Par 35Haverhill
111
15
Hickory Hill Golf Course
GOLD tees · 5,191 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 71Methuen
111
16
Black Swan Country Club
RED tees · 5,150 yds · Rating 64.6 · Par 72Georgetown
113
17
Rowley Country Club
GOLD/GOLD tees · 4,772 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 68Rowley
114
18
Salem Country Club
Green tees · 5,174 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72Peabody
114
19
New Meadows Golf Club
YELLOW tees · 5,384 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 70Topsfield
114
20
Renaissance Golf Club
Green tees · 5,159 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 72Haverhill
115
21
North Andover Country Club
GOLD/GOLD tees · 4,464 yds · Rating 63.3 · Par 69Boxford
117
22
Rockport Golf Club
GOLD/GOLD tees · 5,436 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 70Rockport
117
23
Andover Country Club
GREEN tees · 5,509 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 72Andover
119
24
Ould Newbury Golf Club
RED/YELLOW tees · 5,181 yds · Rating 66.8 · Par 70Newbury
120
25
Meadow at Peabody Golf Course
GOLD tees · 5,252 yds · Rating 67.0 · Par 72Peabody
121

Essex County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Essex County, Massachusetts?

Lakeview Golf Club in Wenham is currently the easiest golf course in Essex County based on slope (slope rating 91).

How many ranked golf courses are in Essex County, Massachusetts?

48 golf courses in Essex County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Essex County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.