Franklin Country Club Massachusetts
Franklin Country Club is a par-71 private course in Massachusetts, playing 6,602 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.7 and slope of 131. Designed by Wayne Stiles / John Van Kleek (1920).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,602 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.7 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Architect | Wayne Stiles / John Van Kleek |
| Year | 1920 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0691, -71.3682 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,745 | 6,168 | 71 | 73.1 | 130 |
| Blue | 6,602 | 6,037 | 71 | 72.3 | 128 |
| Members course | 6,367 | 5,822 | 71 | 71.1 | 127 |
| White | 6,139 | 5,614 | 71 | 69.8 | 126 |
| Gold | 5,719 | 5,229 | 71 | 67.7 | 121 |
| Red | 5,496 | 5,026 | 71 | 67 | 120 |
| Green/Red | 5,160 | 4,718 | 71 | 65 | 115 |
| Green | 4,827 | 4,414 | 71 | 62.9 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.1/130 | 421 | 366 | 421 | 148 | 365 | 435 | 545 | 192 | 412 | 3305 | 433 | 345 | 405 | 408 | 221 | 517 | 183 | 416 | 512 | 3440 | 6745 |
| Blue 72.3/128 | 414 | 357 | 418 | 144 | 365 | 429 | 538 | 178 | 404 | 3247 | 425 | 343 | 382 | 398 | 213 | 505 | 175 | 408 | 506 | 3355 | 6602 |
| Members course 71.1/127 | 404 | 344 | 418 | 144 | 365 | 408 | 511 | 178 | 359 | 3131 | 425 | 315 | 355 | 398 | 183 | 505 | 141 | 408 | 506 | 3236 | 6367 |
| White 69.8/126 | 404 | 344 | 407 | 138 | 355 | 408 | 511 | 144 | 359 | 3070 | 390 | 315 | 355 | 340 | 183 | 476 | 141 | 375 | 494 | 3069 | 6139 |
| Gold 67.7/121 | 392 | 310 | 378 | 138 | 355 | 331 | 407 | 138 | 353 | 2802 | 338 | 315 | 317 | 334 | 150 | 471 | 135 | 375 | 482 | 2917 | 5719 |
| Red 67/120 | 390 | 306 | 373 | 128 | 355 | 326 | 404 | 112 | 347 | 2741 | 335 | 285 | 314 | 328 | 144 | 401 | 121 | 365 | 462 | 2755 | 5496 |
| Green/Red 65/115 | 280 | 306 | 303 | 128 | 312 | 326 | 362 | 112 | 347 | 2476 | 335 | 285 | 314 | 328 | 144 | 401 | 121 | 365 | 391 | 2684 | 5160 |
| Green 62.9/106 | 280 | 275 | 303 | 128 | 312 | 265 | 362 | 112 | 275 | 2312 | 280 | 285 | 258 | 328 | 144 | 401 | 121 | 307 | 391 | 2515 | 4827 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,745 yards, 73.1/130)
Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,719 yards, 67.7/121)
1,026 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,827 yards, 62.9/106)
1,918 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 545 yards. 28 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 128 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Franklin Country Club?
Franklin Country Club has a course rating of 72.7 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 62.9 with a slope of 106.
How long is Franklin Country Club?
From the back tees, Franklin Country Club plays 6,602 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Franklin Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 435-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Franklin Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,745 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,827 yards).
Is Franklin Country Club public or private?
Franklin Country Club is a private golf course in Massachusetts. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Franklin Country Club?
Nearby courses include Kirkbrae Country Club, Pinecrest Golf Course (Holliston), Pinecrest Golf Club (Holliston), Pitch and Putt.
Is there a yardage book for Franklin Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Franklin Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Franklin Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Franklin Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Franklin Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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