From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Private Golf Courses (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA The Country Club – Main (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 191 Clyde St, Chestnut Hill  MA  02467 • 617-566-0240 Distance: ~4.15 mi User Rating: 3.5 / 10         Description: BROOKLINE. This course typically plays to just over 6500 yards. However, through utilizing several holes from its sister par-3 course, it can be expanded to over 7000 yards for hosting major tournaments. A traditional course, generous fairways lead to small greens that are occasionally guarded by bunkers. With only a couple of water hazards, the majority of the test comes from the course. Winchester Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 468 Mystic St, Winchester  MA  01890 • 781-729-4085 • 781-729-1181 Distance: ~7.16 mi User Rating: 8.75 / 10         Description: Designed on rolling terrain, the Winchester Country Club features generous fairways and medium-sized greens. The hilly fairways will cause uneven lies for approach shots, and the well-mounded greens will test your putting. Another Donald Ross classic, you need to take advantage of the par-5's to score well. Brae Burn Country Club - Main Course (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 326 Fuller St, West Newton  MA  02465-2899 • 617-244-4411 • 617-244-0680 Distance: ~8.21 mi         Description: WEST METRO. Though initially developed in the late 17th century, legendary course architect Donald Ross redesigned Brae Burn early in the 18th century, and it remains a classic championship course today. The layout of the course is a delight, featuring relatively narrow fairways, a handful of water hazards, and oversized greens. The impressive list of events hosted here includes the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. Salem Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 133 Forest St, Peabody  MA  01960 • 978-538-5400 Distance: ~13.84 mi         Description: The site of the 2001 U.S. Senior Open, this demanding course requires every shot in the bag. Narrow fairways, doglegs, and protected greens require accurate placement off the tee, and severely mounded greens will test the best of putters. Bunkers and chipping areas guard the greens, so practice up on your short game to keep from tallying big numbers on this challenging course. Ferncroft Country Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 10 Village Rd, Middleton  MA  01949 • 978-739-4040 Distance: ~17.69 mi         Description: NORTH METRO. Even though this course is classified as a public-access resort course, the only nonmembers allowed to play are those staying at the on-site resort or attending a conference. Nonetheless, the excellent course is a classic Robert Trent Jones design. Wide fairways lead to demanding greens that are well mounded and difficult to putt. Myopia Hunt Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 394 Bay Rd, Hamilton  MA  01982 • 978-468-4433 Distance: ~21.49 mi User Rating: 9.6666 / 10         Description: When set up for tournament conditions, this course will challenge the best. Typically featuring tough rough and demanding greens, the course provides an excellent test on a daily basis. The only course to have two of the top 100 holes in the United States, the outstanding layout is a must-see. The Kittansett Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 11 Point Rd, Marion  MA  02738 • 508-748-0192 • 508-748-0148 Distance: ~49.93 mi         Description: This extremely exclusive course overlooks Buzzard Bay and features an excellent design. After opening along the coast, the course turns inland, winding through a wooded setting before returning to the shore for the last holes. The variation from hole to hole makes the course even more enjoyable, but watch out when the wind blows. Oyster Harbors Club (Attractions & Activities - Private Golf Courses) 170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville  MA  02655 • 508-428-6666 • 508-428-3131 Distance: ~60.97 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: Rolling hills, narrow fairways and oversized greens characterize Oyster Harbors. Overhanging trees and several dogleg holes make accuracy off the tee is a must. With a closed guest policy, all non-members must be accompanied by a member to play the extremely exclusive course. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.