Boston Golf Club

Hingham, MA • Private

4.6

Panelists

12 Reviews

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Overview

Boston Golf Club, in the south suburb of Hingham, is a modern-day Pine Valley, massaged by architect Gil Hanse and his team from dramatic coastal topography with gashes of unsullied sand. Fairways tumble across the landscape, posing some blind shots that are embraced, not criticized. One stretch surrounds an old strip mine, with mining spoils incorporated as chocolate-drop mounds. One vein of sand serves as a “Hell’s One-Third Acre” hazard. Like No. 64 Garden City Golf Club, Boston finishes with a terrific par 3.

About

Holes 18

Length 7062

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 2004

Designer Gil Hanse, ASGCA

Awards

Ranking history:

100 Greatest: Ranked since 2011.
2023-'24 ranking: 90th.
Previous ranking: 84th.
Highest ranking: No. 74, 2013-'14.

Best in State: Ranked second, 2015-'16. Ranked third, 2013-'14. Ranked tied for third, 2011-'12. Ranked fourth, 2017-'18. Ranked inside the top 5, 2007-'10. Ranked sixth, 2019-'24.
Current ranking: 6th.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.6

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.5628

Character

7.6292

Challenge

7.5379

Layout Variety

7.585

Fun

7.3842

Aesthetics

7.5262

Conditioning

7.5964

Reviews

1 / 10

Review

“Great modern layout - a Gil Hanse project from scratch - on an impressive property on Massachusetts' golf-rich South Shore that feels removed from everything. Rolling hills, tall fescue, blind shots, penal bunkering, and strategically placed New England pines frame the hallmark of this layout. The rocky terrain largely recedes except when it's the star of the show, and the large, undulating greens prevent a great contemporary test with numerous shot options driven by a multitude of pin placements per hole. Overall, a very stout test."

2024

2 / 10

Review

“Feels like Ireland. Gil Hanse at his best. Listen to your caddie - there are several blind shots and disasters looming that are not obvious from the tee / approach. Excellent food and the par 3 course is a lot of fun."

2024

3 / 10

Review

“Very challenging yet fair set of green complexes. Shot options abound on most holes....especially the shorter holes that all can be played a variety of ways across all skill levels. The architect allows for bump and run shots to most approaches to greens. A few green complexes that slope away from fairway from front to back which is uncommon to most other courses yet gives good variety. Most all par 4's and par 5's are framed by towering trees yet they do not come into play unless a very wild shot is struck. Standout holes include 2, 6, 9, 13, "

2022

4 / 10

Review

“Boston Golf Club is a beautiful modern Gil Hanse design located about 20 minutes south of Boston. Featuring tremendous variety and a difficult layout over rocky terrain, this is one of the best courses in Massachusetts. There are many memorable holes here - from the polarizing short par 4 5th "Shipwreck" to the iconic following par 3 6th to the dramatic par 4 9th that plays severely downhill. The clubhouse is tasteful and minimalistic. I highly recommend BGC to all who get the chance to play."

2022

5 / 10

Review

“Boston Golf Club was far different than I anticipated before showing up on property. The elevation changes were drastic throughout the round offering some outstanding vistas outside Boston MA. While the course offered scenic views, constant hole variation I did feel as though several of the green complexes were a bit too harsh."

2022

6 / 10

Review

“Shipwrecked! Wonderful course by Gil Hanse. Greens can be very wild with some tough pins. Great width on a challenging property. Wonderful green sites. Great collection of Par 3s."

2018

7 / 10

Review

“Exceptional service a first class golf course. This club treats everyone including guests like a member from arrival to departure. The focus is "nothing but golf" which is great. The course is always in very good shape, the design is first rate, the pace of place is always fast, and the degree of enjoyment is world class"

2018

8 / 10