New England Golf Communities

New England Golf Communities

The New England states–Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts & Rhode Island– are fertile ground for golf and golf communities. While the winter can be challenging for following the sport, the other three seasons can be delightful.

My grandfather retired to the island of Martha’s Vineyard after more than four decades as as newspaper man and “played golf every day there wasn’t snow on the ground.” Dedicated golfers can find a way.

The Best Times for Golf

The summer months can be hot and dry with some humid weeks thrown in. Spring can be surprising and fall is glorious for golf. We are of the opinion that the best 6-8 weeks of the year run from September 1st to mid-to-late October.

The air is cool and crisp. The humidity has gone. And the light that shines across the fairways and greens is golden. In October, you can swim and play golf in New England golf communities during the day, and enjoy a fire to cozy up to at night.

Four Seasons Are the Reason

While Floridians boast of sunny days year round, New England golf communities and their residents counter that they enjoy all four seasons and the wonderful variety that comes with those changing scenes.

Some New England golf communities take advantage of those seasons with a varying slate of activities, especially those on or near mountains. Owl’s Nest in Thornton, NH, takes advantage of its White Mountains location and easy access to local ski resorts such as Compton Mountain, Waterville Valley and Black Bear Lodge.

Buyers considering New England golf communities want culture and medical facilities. Mass General Brigham in Boston is branching out across New England, providing convenient medical locations in outlying suburbs as far south as Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.

If you’re considering a golf community in New England, here are some suggestions. And come back often as we continue to add more selections.–David Lott, Publisher

The Aquidneck Club, Portsmouth, RI

The Aquidneck Club is tucked along the shores of Narragansett Bay and is close to Newport, RI. Set on 300 acres of stunning property along the Bay, this seaside enclave prides itself on offering a world-class, private country club experience. A long list of superb amenities includes championship golf course, tennis, fitness center and spa, summer youth activities, equestrian center, marina and much more. Luxury real estate includes condominiums and single-family homes. Send me more information about the Aquidneck Club!

The Bay Club, Mattapoisett, MA

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a private golf and lifestyle community set on 625 rolling wooded acres near the shores of Buzzard’s Bay (close to Cape Cod). Member-owned, the club is built around a Brad Faxon-Brad Booth championship golf course and also features racquet sports, gourmet dining and many other athletic and cultural pursuits all within its gates. Lots, new homes and resale homes are available. Send me more information about The Bay Club!

New Seabury, Mashpee (Cape Cod), MA

The Club at New Seabury is a private golf community, offering resort amenities with wide views of  Nantucket Sound and Martha’s Vineyard. Top-drawer amenities include two championship, waterfront golf courses, full-service clubhouse, five restaurants, two beach clubs and beach bars, state-of-the-art fitness facility, 16 tennis courts, pools, walking trails and more. Resort guests will enjoy the newly renovated guest accommodations, while home buyers will find quiet neighborhoods set amidst a country club setting. Send me more information about The Club at New Seabury!

The Owls Nest Thornton, NH

The White Mountains provide the ideal backdrop to homes, golf course and resort amenities at this New Hampshire resort community. It is home to New Hampshire’s only Nicklaus Design golf course. The newly branded Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course (formerly White Mountain Country Club) is currently undergoing a redesign and upgrade. Additionally, a 10-acre grape vineyard is being planted for the Vineyard Course’s future plans to produce it’s own bottled wine. Additional amenities include tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, lakefront activities and boathouse, fitness center, restaurants and more. Ideal for resort vacations or second homes. Send me more information about The Pine Hills!

The Pine Hills, Plymouth (near Cape Cod), MA

The Pinehills takes its que from classic New England villages. Located just 45 miles from Boston near Cape Cod, The Pinehills is organized into nearly 40 neighborhoods on more than 3,000 acres with over 2,000 acres of open protected conservation space. Homes take advantage of the natural topology of the region as well as the sweeping views. Amenities include Pinehills Golf Club with two public, daily-fee 18-hole golf courses. The community is also home to a private club, Old Sandwich Golf Club, which features a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed golf course. New construction homes are currently for sale. Send me more information about The Pine Hills!

Quechee Lakes, Quechee, VT

A leading Vermont destination community, Quechee Lakes features the award-winning, four-season Quechee Club. Set on 5,200 acres in picturesque hills above the Ottauquechee River Valley, the community’s Quechee Club offers two championship golf courses, plus a wide variety of winter sports, outdoor tennis and indoor squash courts and abundant outdoor recreational activities for adults and children. Send me more information about Quechee Lakes!