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Hardest Golf Courses in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County

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1
Charles River Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,701 yds · Rating 80.0 · Par 73 · PrivateNewton Centre
146
2
Marlborough Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,494 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72 · Semi_privateMarlborough
145
3
Brae Burn Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,806 yds · Rating 74.4 · Par 72West Newton
143
4
Winchester Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,784 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 74 · PrivateWinchester
141
5
Nashawtuc Country Club
RED 9 MEN tees · 3,465 yds · Rating 37.1 · Par 36 · PrivateConcord
140
6
Pine Brook Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,568 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 70 · PrivateWeston
139
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Belmont Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,162 yds · Rating 76.6 · Par 71 · PrivateBelmont
138
8
Wedgewood Pines Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,697 yds · Rating 73.8 · Par 70Stow
137
9
Meadow Brook Golf Club
MEN CHAMPIONSHIP tees · 6,774 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 70Reading
136
10
Framingham Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,702 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 72Framingham
136
11
Vesper Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,475 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 72 · PrivateTyngsborough
136
12
Four Oaks Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,268 yds · Rating 71.4 · Par 70Dracut
136
13
Sandy Burr Country Club
WHITE tees · 5,902 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 72Wayland
136
14
Woodland Golf Club
Ouimet tees · 6,811 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 71Auburndale
135
15
Thomson Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,107 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 72 · PrivateNorth Reading
135
16
Stow Acres Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,105 yds · Rating 78.0 · Par 72Stow
135
17
Concord Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,663 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 70 · PrivateConcord
134
18
Lexington Golf Club
WHITE / BLUE tees · 6,082 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 72Lexington
134
19
Butter Brook Golf Club
BLACK tees · 6,705 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72Westford
133
20
Bear Hill Golf Club
BACK tees · 6,368 yds · Rating 72.0 · Par 71Stoneham
133
21
Mount Pleasant Golf Club
GOLD/BLACK tees · 6,312 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 74Lowell
133
22
Oakley Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,064 yds · Rating 69.4 · Par 71Watertown
133
23
Country Club Of Billerica
WHITE tees · 5,501 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 67Billerica
133
24
Long Meadow Golf Club
WHITE/BLUE tees · 6,154 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72Lowell
130
25
Unicorn Golf Course
WHITE/WHITE tees · 6,098 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 74Stoneham
128

Middlesex County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Charles River Country Club in Newton Centre is currently the hardest golf course in Middlesex County based on slope (slope rating 146).

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

64 golf courses in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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.