Stephen Hanjack
Stephen Hanjack
Stephen Hanjack
Stephen Hanjack
Stephen Hanjack
Stephen Hanjack
The Ranch Golf Club
The Ranch Golf Club
65 Sunnyside Rd
Southwick, MA 01077-9781
United States
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Overview
Situated just over the Massachusetts border—between Hartford, Conn., and Springfield, Mass.—The Ranch is a solid public course that blends narrow tree-lined holes with more exposed ones. Combined with some steep elevation changes, there is nice layout variety at The Ranch, which is best enjoyed in the fall when the coloful leaves light up the foothills of the Berkshires. The reachable par-5 opener is particularly exciting, with a split fairway tempting players to take a gamble on the first shot of the day.
About
Awards
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 15, 2003-'05. Ranked inside the top 20, 2007.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
Shot Options
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Reviews
Review
“Very solid daily fee course in western, MA. Large fairways and large greens add to the playability of a relatively long course. Layout does seem a bit repetitive with the two signature holes, 9 and 16, being functionally the same hole, a long downhill par 5 with water fronting the green. Conditioning struggles especially in the internal holes where grass doesn't get much airflow, very soft with dead patches across the course / green."
Read More2026
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“Interesting layout traversing thru open land and then into wooded areas. Enjoyable to play and in good condition."
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“A really fun golf course with good conditions and reasonable rates."
Read More2025
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“Had 2.5" of rain the day before, so conditions were not what they could have been. The back nine was a great layout with wonderful routing and use of the terrain. Couldn't wait to see the next hole all the way through the back nine. The course required a wide range of clubs, shot shapes, and decisions off the tee."
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“Had 2.5" of rain the day before, so conditions were not what they could have been. The back nine was a great layout with wonderful routing and use of the terrain. Couldn't wait to see the next hole all the way through the back nine. The course required a wide range of clubs, shot shapes, and decisions off the tee."
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“Solid public golf option west of Springfield, MA. The two downhill par fives will be a highlight for many."
Read More2024
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“A very hospitable course in a nice setting. Reasonable conditions and arguably one of the better public courses in the area."
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“Good layout and lots of tees so bite of what you can chew. Nice driving range. I didn't like #18 because there was no good target, but otherwise enjoyable. A little pricey."
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“The Ranch is a modern public offering located between Hartford CT and Springfield. This is on the short list of public courses I'd recommend to those visiting Massachusetts and is a ton of fun with steep elevation changes and beautiful views throughout. This is one of the best public courses in New England for me."
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