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Hardest Golf Courses in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Barnstable County

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1
Willowbend Country Club
GOLD tees · 7,101 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 71Mashpee
149
2
Cape Cod National Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,954 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 72 · PrivateBrewster
143
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Eastward Ho Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,437 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 73 · PrivateChatham
143
4
Dennis Pines Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,478 yds · Rating 79.2 · Par 73Dennis
142
5
Oyster Harbors Club
BLUE tees · 6,434 yds · Rating 78.4 · Par 74 · PrivateOsterville
142
6
Hyannisport Club
OUTSIDE/WHITE tees · 3,404 yds · Rating 40.5 · Par 37 · PrivateHyannis Port
142
7
Sacconnesset Golf Club
BLACK tees · 7,047 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 72East Falmouth
139
8
The Ridge Club
WHITE tees · 5,854 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 71Sandwich
139
9
The Cape Club
BLACK tees · 6,829 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72East Falmouth
138
10
Pocasset Golf Club
GOLD tees · 6,542 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72 · PrivatePocasset
138
11
Cranberry Valley Golf Club
WHITE tees · 6,142 yds · Rating 75.8 · Par 72Harwich
136
12
Hyannis Golf Course
WHITE tees · 5,933 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 72Hyannis
136
13
Captains Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,675 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Brewster
135
14
Woods Hole Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,230 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 71Falmouth
135
15
New Seabury Country Club
BLACK tees · 7,105 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 72Mashpee
134
16
Bayberry Hills Golf Course
BLACK tees · 6,941 yds · Rating 73.5 · Par 72West Yarmouth
134
17
Sandwich Hollows Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,307 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 71East Sandwich
134
18
Falmouth Country Club
THE OSPREY COURSE/WHITE WOMEN tees · 6,234 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 72East Falmouth
134
19
The Brookside Club
BLUE tees · 6,333 yds · Rating 70.9 · Par 70Bourne
133
20
Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,479 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 71Marstons Mills
132
21
Cape Cod Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,185 yds · Rating 70.8 · Par 71Falmouth
132
22
Cummaquid Golf Club
BLACK tees · 6,355 yds · Rating 71.1 · Par 71 · PrivateYarmouth Port
131
23
Wianno Club
BLUE tees · 6,036 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 72Barnstable
131
24
Bass River Golf Course
WHITE tees · 5,716 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72South Yarmouth
129
25
Dennis Highlands Golf Course
WHITE tees · 6,076 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 71Dennis
126

Barnstable County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee is currently the hardest golf course in Barnstable County based on slope (slope rating 149).

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

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

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Barnstable 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.