Thorny Lea Golf Club Massachusetts
Thorny Lea Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Massachusetts, playing 6,429 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72.7 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,429 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.7 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0780, -71.0487 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,429 | 5,879 | 70 | 72.7 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,270 | 5,733 | 70 | 71.5 | 133 |
| White | 5,814 | 5,316 | 70 | 68.9 | 128 |
| Outside-9 | 3,182 | 2,910 | 36 | 35.6 | 131 |
| Inside 9 | 3,035 | 2,775 | 35 | 34.9 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72.7/135 | 384 | 464 | 207 | 392 | 356 | 424 | 349 | 480 | 160 | 3216 | 417 | 491 | 411 | 166 | 407 | 378 | 331 | 191 | 421 | 3213 | 6429 |
| Blue 71.5/133 | 366 | 449 | 172 | 357 | 356 | 412 | 349 | 480 | 160 | 3101 | 417 | 491 | 394 | 166 | 403 | 378 | 331 | 191 | 398 | 3169 | 6270 |
| White 68.9/128 | 347 | 439 | 150 | 319 | 337 | 389 | 324 | 466 | 120 | 2891 | 350 | 459 | 371 | 140 | 397 | 338 | 313 | 180 | 375 | 2923 | 5814 |
| Outside-9 35.6/131 | 412 | 336 | 472 | 145 | 386 | 482 | 394 | 152 | 403 | 3182 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3182 |
| Inside 9 34.9/127 | 360 | 465 | 200 | 350 | 350 | 360 | 340 | 185 | 425 | 3035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3035 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,429 yards, 72.7/135)
Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,814 yards, 68.9/128)
615 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Inside 9 (3,035 yards, 34.9/127)
3,394 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 35.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 425 from the INSIDE 9 tees.
Stroke index 2.
Tournaments at Thorny Lea Golf Club
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thorny Lea Golf Club?
Thorny Lea Golf Club has a course rating of 72.7 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the INSIDE 9 tees, the rating is 34.9 with a slope of 127.
How long is Thorny Lea Golf Club?
From the back tees, Thorny Lea Golf Club plays 6,429 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thorny Lea Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 424-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thorny Lea Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,429 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the INSIDE 9 tees (3,035 yards).
Is Thorny Lea Golf Club public or private?
Thorny Lea Golf Club is a public golf course in Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Thorny Lea Golf Club?
Nearby courses include D. W. Field Golf Course, Pine Oaks Golf Course (South Easton), Rockland Golf Course (Rockland), Blue Hill Country Club (Canton).
Is there a yardage book for Thorny Lea Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thorny Lea Golf 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 Thorny Lea Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Thorny Lea Golf 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.
What tournaments are played at Thorny Lea Golf Club?
Thorny Lea Golf Club hosts the 2026 Massachusetts Mid-Amateur (in 2026-10-07). 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 Thorny Lea Golf 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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