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Joseph Hafera
Dedham Country and Polo Club
Dedham Country and Polo Club
124 Country Club Rd
Dedham, MA 02026-5607
United States
About
Awards
ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked 19th, 2021-'22. Ranked 21st, 2025-'26. Ranked 24th, 2023-'24.
Previous ranking: 24th.
2025-'26 ranking: 21st.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Lots of variety, true to Raynor character and template holes"
Read More2026
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“Several excellent examples of the template holes"
Read More2025
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“A very enjoyable old school design that doesn’t over power the golfer with distance but rather makes you play strategically to score well. Lots of variety on the template holes. Greens were a bit on the softer and slower side as the area was just drying out after an extended rainfall period but one could tell that the green complexes and surrounds could really present challenges when a little bit firmer and faster. Definitely a course worth playing if one likes the classic designs!"
Read More2025
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“What a great Raynor track. Recent renovations removed lots of trees which allowed better visuals of the course and opened up some fairways for more strategic play and expanded some green complexes. Its not a long course but the evaluation changes, firm greens and deep bunkers make it challenging than what the yardage says Great variation in elevation, length and shaping of the 5 par 3s (redan, reverse redan, edan, short and biarttiz) Fun track that everyone can enjoy"
Read More2024
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“Excellent course to the west of Boston. The best holes on this Raynor design are those on the other side of the road."
Read More2024
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“Very unique Seth Raynor design recently restored. Many of the template greens are truly world class, but I was disappointed by both Redan par 3s - greens almost softened too much to play the role. The Biarritz par 3 14th is truly excellent - a wonderful rendition. Conditioning was quite excellent. Course is a bit too short for today's game and the corridors are wide enough that longer hitters can overpower - but a truly fun course for the average player."
Read More2023
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“Where template dreams come to life in Massachusetts. The Brian Silva restoration brings back the genius of Seth Raynor to his lone Massachusetts designs. While the course is on the shorter side, the size and scale of the greens bring bogey into play fairly easily."
Read More2023
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“Don't let the short overall yardage of 6235 for a par 70(should even be a 69 w/ the 4th being a 440yd par 5), some very challenging and demanding shots throughout the round. Outstanding variety as the course seemingly tests every club in your bag....more than once. Standout set of par 3 Raynor template holes including the 14th hole which is a long downhill par 3 w/ a Biarritz green and the 17th which is a reverse redan framed by woods to the right and a pond between green and tee which is really not in play. The 13th green incorporates both a punchbowl green and a lions mouth bunker short and center of the green."
Read More2023
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“Nice short old course with interesting greens and contours."
Read More2022
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“The leadership at Dedham have embraced their Raynor heritage and the result is a delightful playing experience. There is no shortage of pretty vistas, engaging terrain and fun golf shots."
Read More2022
