GreatHorse Massachusetts
GreatHorse is a par-65 private course in Massachusetts, playing 7,602 yards from the Red tees with a rating of 79.1 and slope of 155.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 65 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,602 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 79.1 / 155 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0655, -72.4379 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 7,602 | 6,951 | 72 | 79.1 | 155 |
| Black | 7,176 | 6,562 | 72 | 77 | 147 |
| Black/Gold | 6,717 | 6,142 | 72 | 73.6 | 144 |
| Gold | 6,508 | 5,951 | 72 | 72.6 | 143 |
| Gold/Green | 6,207 | 5,676 | 72 | 71.1 | 142 |
| Green | 5,980 | 5,468 | 72 | 69.9 | 137 |
| White | 5,322 | 4,866 | 72 | 66.5 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red 79.1/155 | 485 | 587 | 280 | 415 | 480 | 441 | 455 | 623 | 186 | 3952 | 406 | 586 | 222 | 393 | 581 | 134 | 440 | 389 | 499 | 3650 | 7602 |
| Black 77/147 | 406 | 587 | 230 | 415 | 425 | 404 | 455 | 569 | 186 | 3677 | 406 | 564 | 202 | 393 | 581 | 134 | 368 | 389 | 462 | 3499 | 7176 |
| Black/Gold 73.6/144 | 406 | 530 | 198 | 344 | 389 | 404 | 412 | 532 | 178 | 3393 | 386 | 540 | 188 | 365 | 552 | 127 | 368 | 368 | 430 | 3324 | 6717 |
| Gold 72.6/143 | 387 | 530 | 198 | 344 | 389 | 376 | 385 | 532 | 140 | 3281 | 381 | 540 | 188 | 355 | 530 | 120 | 315 | 368 | 430 | 3227 | 6508 |
| Gold/Green 71.1/142 | 387 | 505 | 170 | 317 | 354 | 376 | 343 | 519 | 140 | 3111 | 381 | 517 | 188 | 291 | 530 | 100 | 315 | 349 | 425 | 3096 | 6207 |
| Green 69.9/137 | 300 | 505 | 170 | 317 | 354 | 352 | 343 | 519 | 132 | 2992 | 338 | 517 | 175 | 291 | 499 | 100 | 294 | 349 | 425 | 2988 | 5980 |
| White 66.5/116 | 294 | 441 | 122 | 281 | 335 | 332 | 328 | 465 | 125 | 2723 | 301 | 436 | 157 | 291 | 437 | 94 | 277 | 217 | 389 | 2599 | 5322 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Red (7,602 yards, 79.1/155)
Course rating 7.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (6,508 yards, 72.6/143)
1,094 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,322 yards, 66.5/116)
2,280 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Tournaments at GreatHorse
Playing an event at GreatHorse? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of GreatHorse?
GreatHorse has a course rating of 79.1 and slope of 155 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 66.5 with a slope of 116.
How long is GreatHorse?
From the back tees, GreatHorse plays 7,602 yards. The course is par 65 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at GreatHorse?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 623-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at GreatHorse?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Red tees (7,602 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,322 yards).
Is GreatHorse public or private?
GreatHorse is a private golf course in Massachusetts. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near GreatHorse?
Nearby courses include Elmcrest Country Club (East Longmeadow), Twin Hills Country Club, Cedar Knob Golf Course, Grassmere Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for GreatHorse?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for GreatHorse 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 GreatHorse?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at GreatHorse 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.
What tournaments are played at GreatHorse?
GreatHorse hosts the 2027 Massachusetts Open (in 2027). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does GreatHorse 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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