STOW ACRES COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling drumlin landscape thirty miles west of Boston creates natural elevation changes that architect Geoffrey Cornish exploited brilliantly in this 1960s design, particularly on the dramatic downhill par-4 13th that plunges toward a well-protected green. Dense New England hardwoods frame every hole, demanding accuracy over distance and rewarding strategic course management through tight corridors. While the private setting keeps crowds manageable, it's the thoughtful bunkering and subtle green complexes that separate this Central Massachusetts gem from the region's more pedestrian layouts.