The Golf Club at Equinox
The Golf Club at Equinox
108 Union St
Manchester Village, VT 05255
United States
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Overview
The Golf Club at Equinox was designed by U.S. Amateur champion Walter Travis, who was known for creating contoured greens that demand a deft short game. The course was significantly redesigned by Rees Jones in 1992. Situated in a valley and framed by the Green Mountains, Equinox has terrific views, especially in the fall when the leaves are in their full color. The course is fairly shot, tipping out around 6,400 yards, but small greens require solid iron play to avoid tricky chip shots.
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“Pleasant layout and beautiful views of the Green Mountains. Fantastic conditioning."
Read More2025
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“The Equinox Golf Course in Manchester, Vermont, is a storied gem in New England golf, blending history, challenge, and spectacular scenery. Designed by the celebrated Walter Travis in 1926, the course carries the signature of one of early golf's most influential figures. Travis, an Australian-born golf legend and three-time U.S. Amateur champion, was known for his keen design sense, blending strategy with natural beauty, which Equinox Golf Course displays to perfection. The layout of the course is both picturesque and demanding, with sweeping views of the Green and Taconic Mountains that provide a breathtaking backdrop to every hole. The terrain is wonderfully varied, featuring hills, gentle undulations, and a mix of open and tree-lined fairways. Known for its superb conditioning, the course challenges players with its fast greens, designed with tricky slopes that test even the most skilled putters. The green complexes, shaped with classic Travis mounding, require a sharp eye for reading lines and an understanding of pace on these lightning-fast surfaces. Equinox is a par-71 course and plays over 6,400 yards from the back tees, but the layout demands a full array of shot-making. Its diversity is evident in its series of doglegs, short par 4s, and long, challenging par 5s, each requiring different strategies. From tight, narrow fairways that reward accuracy to wider landing areas where players can let loose with the driver, each hole offers its own set of decisions and angles to consider. The course is truly a pleasure to play, balancing challenge and enjoyment beautifully. Whether you're taking in the serene mountain views or planning the next strategic shot, the Equinox Golf Course makes every round memorable."
Read More2024
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“A classic routing in a scenic setting. It has very good bones, above average conditions and is a sporty course at a classic eastern hotel. It also happens to be one of the better courses in Vermont, public or private."
Read More2023
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“Scenic mountain views with great par 3s. A little scruffy around the edges but a fun course in a beautiful setting."
Read More2023
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“Great draw tee ball finishing holes at 15, 17 and 18 as well as bounce in approach shots at 5 and 15. But too many short/medium par 4s. Holes 8 and 13 are the lone exceptions."
Read More2020
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“Solid resort course with some cool mountain views."
Read More2018
