![]() The aforementioned holes are tremendous and walking where JFK played so many rounds is a special feeling. Hyannisport does have its merits, however. Donald Ross is a master router, but Hyannisport was not his best effort, perhaps because he inherited the canvas of several other architects. The 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 16th are fantastic, but many of the other holes are simply tree-lined and straight, running parallel to each other. While there are one, maybe two, weaker holes at the Ho!, Hyannisport features several world-class holes mainly on the water and a rather forgettable interior. ![]() First and foremost, the quality and depth of holes is much stronger at Eastward. ![]() With that being said, I much prefer Eastward Ho! to Hyannisport for several reasons. Both are short, historic, seaside courses with fantastic views and an emphasis on fun when the wind isn’t howling. At the time of writing this, I actually haven’t explored the Cape as much as I should’ve but I’ve been fortunate to play both Eastward and Hyannisport and it’s hard not to compare the two. Hole Descriptions: When it comes to golf on the Cape, there’s Eastward Ho! and Hyannisport and then everything else. Similar to many seaside courses, the greens here aren’t blazingly fast, but certainly roll true. #15 Best Private Course in Massachusetts – Golfweek (2022)Ĭonditions: 9/10, Hyannisport is in excellent condition with lush fairways, thick rough, and well-kept bunkers and teeboxes.#14 Best Course in Massachusetts – (2020).#13 Best Course in Massachusetts – Golf Magazine (2023).#9 Best Course in Massachusetts – Golf Digest (2021).#139 Best Classic Course in America – Golfweek (2022).Hyannisport has earned the following awards: Kennedy and the Kennedy Compound is just a few hundred yards from the course. The Club is perhaps most famous for being home to John F. Never in the national spotlight and immensely private, Hyannisport hosted the Massachusetts Open in 19 but seems unlikely to do so in the future at its short length. Today’s course is Ross’ with a few upgrades from Ron Forse along the way. It’s unclear when Hyannisport expanded to 18 holes, but it certainly was 18 holes after Donald Ross redesigned it in 1936. Today’s 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, and 18th are practically conserved from this primitive course. ![]() In 1902, the Club hired prolific architect Alex Findlay to build an additional 3 holes to make it a 9-hole course. History: Hyannisport’s architectural history is a bit murky but begins in 1897 when founding member John Reid laid out a 6-hole layout for his friends. Designer: John Reid (1897, 6 holes), Alex Findlay (1902, 9 holes), Donald Ross (1936, Redesign), Ron Forse (1992, Restoration) ![]()
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