Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Essex County, Massachusetts

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Essex 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 Essex County

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1
Renaissance Golf Club
Maroon tees · 6,630 yds · Rating 80.0 · Par 72Haverhill
148
2
Andover Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,639 yds · Rating 78.9 · Par 73Andover
144
3Myopia Hunt Club logo
Myopia Hunt Club#54 GD
WHITE tees · 6,190 yds · Rating 77.4 · Par 73 · PrivateHamilton
142
4
Bass Rocks Golf Club
GOLD tees · 6,040 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 71Gloucester
139
5
Ipswich Country Club
GOLD tees · 7,023 yds · Rating 74.8 · Par 72 · PrivateIpswich
138
6
Haverhill Country Club
CHAMPIONSHIP tees · 6,393 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72 · PrivateHaverhill
138
7Tedesco Country Club logo
Tedesco Country Club
WHITE tees · 5,574 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72 · PrivateMarblehead
137
8
Rockport Golf Club
WHITE/BLUE tees · 6,091 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 74Rockport
136
9Essex County Club logo
Essex County Club#78 GD
WHITE tees · 5,996 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 73 · PrivateManchester by the Sea
136
10
Salem Country Club
GOLD tees · 7,024 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72Peabody
135
11
Meadow at Peabody Golf Course
BLACK tees · 6,643 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 72Peabody
135
12
Far Corner Golf
BLUE tees · 6,493 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 72Boxford
135
13
Ould Newbury Golf Club
WHITE/BLUE tees · 6,194 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 74Newbury
135
14
Kernwood Country Club
WHITE tees · 5,624 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72 · PrivateSalem
133
15
Black Swan Country Club
WHITE tees · 5,786 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72Georgetown
132
16
Bradford Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,022 yds · Rating 71.1 · Par 71Haverhill
131
17
North Andover Country Club
Green/Green tees · 5,210 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 69Boxford
131
18
Indian Ridge Golf Club
Black tees · 6,904 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72Andover
130
19
Beverly Golf & Tennis Club
BLUE tees · 5,799 yds · Rating 73.8 · Par 72Beverly
130
20
Rowley Country Club
WHITE/BLACK tees · 5,936 yds · Rating 69.1 · Par 70Rowley
129
21
Cape Ann Golf Course
WOMEN'S WHITE/BLUE tees · 5,844 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 68Essex
129
22
Hickory Hill Golf Course
WHITE tees · 6,020 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 71Methuen
128
23Sagamore Spring Golf Club logo
Sagamore Spring Golf Club
BLACK tees · 5,914 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 70Lynnfield
128
24
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,110 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 70Lynn
126
25
New Meadows Golf Club
WHITE tees · 5,812 yds · Rating 67.6 · Par 70Topsfield
126

Essex County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill is currently the hardest golf course in Essex County based on slope (slope rating 148).

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 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 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.