Course Layout
Quail Ridge Country Club – Course Layout
Designer: Mark Mungeam of Mungeam Cornish Golf Design
Quail Ridge Country Club members play golf on a modern, yet classically designed course. Situated in a forested valley in the town of Acton, Massachusetts, just 30 miles from Boston’s hub, the course is bound by conservation land and open spaces.
The course at Quail Ridge offers a peaceful, quiet setting which is a respite from life’s hectic surroundings. The strategic principles of golf design are found on each hole and players are forced to think about each shot. Instead of simply favoring long hitters, the course requires players to set up ensuing shots and favor one part of the fairway over another.
Those brave enough to carry or hit close to a hazard on one shot, are rewarded with an easier shot to the next. As variety and beauty are what determines a course’s attributes, Quail Ridge has set itself apart. Each hole varies in distance and angle.
Some holes favor those who fade the ball, while others favor those who draw the ball. There is an equal balance of holes which require one to bounce the ball onto the green and ones which require a carry. The setting for these holes is one of natural beauty. Mature pines and hardwoods border each hole, lending each hole seclusion from its surroundings. The occasional outcropping of rock adds a rustic charm, while the many stone walls are a reminder of the history of the site and the toils of those who founded and farmed this land.
The course is quintessentially New England in style- tasteful without being overstated, engaging but not overwhelming. The distinguished team of Cornish, Silva & Mungeam has crafted a course which welcomes golfers to explore its many facets. Utilizing their penchant for creating courses that mix classical design features with modern construction capabilities, the designers have created an outstanding walking course set comfortably on gently rolling terrain. Each hole is unique to its place within the round and setting on the site.
This course is both challenging and fun!
