document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2012-2022 Location 180, LLC | All rights reserved. Off the tee, to be sure, and on approach shots. Kittansett is the only golf course on Hoods resume; he never designed nor built another. But the fact is, we hate losing. in the minutes leading up to your arrival, you can be forgiven for thinking you might be in the wrong place. The course is located in South Newark and is operated by Essex County along with classics Francis Byrne and Hendricks Field. The club has followed through by continuing to fell trees, opening up never-before-seen vistas on the point holes 1, 2, 16, 17 and 18. The layout, however, also evoked the Old Course in golfs ancestral home of St. Andrews, Scotland, thanks to an out-and-back routing and opening and closing holes that ran parallel to each other. Originally only open to high rollers like Shadow Creek, Cascata is now fully public but doesnt receive much play and commands a hefty $400+ pricetag. Throw in the fact that Gil Hanse has done extensive remodeling over the last 10 years, and that it has one of the most noteworthy par 3s in golf? The 7th is one of three par 5s on the course, and the bunkering on this hole I found to be notable and forces you to really place your 3 shots well. This cold and rainy weather has me reminiscing about my round last year at Cascata, a Rees Jones design built in the desert just outside Las Vegas. In 2017, Murray reportedly yelled at people taking photos of him before abruptly departing from a VIP reception that charged $150 for, among other perks, the opportunity to take a photo with the legendary actor, according to the Chicago Tribune. For instance, Ive always loved mountain golf and Wade Hampton is one course that is in my personal top 10 Id like to play. The land the new police station sits on was donated by Tabor to the town for the purpose of building a new police station. The tee shot on the par 4, 5th is one of the most intimidating on the course with two big bunkers in the middle of the fairway to contend with and wetlands all down the right. We also raised some of the sand faces so they were easier to see and more impressive visually. The building of the course is a bit of an anomaly. MARION, MASSACHUSETTS | Competitors in last week's Massachusetts Amateur had the pleasure of playing one of the Bay State's best golf courses at the Kittansett Club. Kittansett's beautiful clubhouse and the 18th green You get a real feel for the wind on the exposed range. It only took a minute, but from the moment I arrived, I knew I was going to like this place. The corridors are naturally ample. The Country Club is definitely Massachusetts' best course and then it is a battle among Kittansett, Boston Golf Club, and Old Sandwich as the state's next best track. Membership at the club is strictly invitation only, with initiation fees ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. Amateur Qualifier held here. The conditioning and scenery were also fantastic. All of a sudden the courses you want to play tend to have less to do with prestige, and more to do with your personal preferences, geographic history, and the style of golf you enjoy most. Flynn also broke up several fairways into sections, with cross bunkers protruding into landing areas from different sides of holes and gnarly stretches of rough and sandy waste areas stretching across some of them entirely. The Kittansett Club, a private golf club that fronts the ocean on Kittansett Point, off Point Road, is also located in a flood plain. Perhaps the best hole on the course is No. For me, it ended up being the highlight of my entire Boston trip. At just 360 yards, the par 4 4th appears easy on the scorecard but is actually one of several very difficult dogleg rights at Kittansett. With the tee box on the left, and also being a dogleg left, its already a very tricky hole for anyone who plays a fade, or in my case, hard slice. Having hosted the Walker Cup in 1953, this club has long enjoyed an enviable reputation. Its a very nice setting with the clubhouse off to the left, and is the shortest of the par 5s at Kittansett. Events like these culled a few tupelos, to be sure. The 18th with the clubhouse and outdoor patio bar over on the left. The clubhouse is perched at the point of the peninsula which has 270-degree views of Buzzards Bay. The oft-photographed 3rd, a pitch across an ocean inlet to a green surrounded by beach sand, is the notable exception. It feels quaint, subdued, and local in a good way. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Briggs said he signed the disposition agreement March 15. The Succession actor has yet again voiced support for J.K. Rowling in the wake of controversy surrounding the author's transphobic comments. Littler and Jackson were eventually penalized two holes, placing them three down on the fourth tee. After the original drawings from William Flynn were discovered, Hanse refined his project in 2003, 2014 and again in 2019, adapting much of the Flynn plan. Flynn placed two devilish bunkers on both corners of the dogleg that more-or-less force the golfer to hit a drive between 220 and 250 yards. The course at that time measured 6,374 yards from the back of the regular tees, with the stands of pines and hardwoods combined with stretches of marshland and wispy field grass to give it a very New England feel. This was another golfing era. We played at 2pm on a Monday afternoon the week after they aerated the course. He was the maternal grandfather of PresidentGeorge H. W.Bush and great-grandfather of PresidentGeorgeW. Bush. This hole bends to the right around 175 yards with marshland lining the right and dense forest lining the left the entire way. But considering, again, there was no water in sight, I had a feeling a still had a little ways to go (The GPS sends you to the halfway house after the 9th hole). Before coming to Kittansett, I was expecting the course to be much more open than it is. I find it interesting how the parking lot and practice areas are found on some of the most beautiful parts of the property, but I think it speaks to the strength of the inland holes that this isnt more readily apparent. Sean, great article! Tucked away in a sort of nether region between Cape Cod and the Rhode Island coast, its widely acknowledged as the second best course in Massachusetts (behind TCC in Brookline) though few have actually played it. Member Services Representative (Former Employee) - Marion, MA - November 1, 2015. Which isnt to say Kittansett hasnt been well regarded for a very long time. Several experts had been consulted regarding the course layout, including William Flynn, but it was founding member Frederic C. Hood who undertook the actual construction of the course based on his considerable knowledge of American and British golf courses of that day. (LogOut/ It makes for an interesting choice off the tee. So if the sand isnt scary enough, a sliced shot can certainly still find the water. This is also one of the best bunkered holes on the course with numerous bunkers running through this fairway forcing the golfer to think carefully on each shot. Littler, then 23, was obliged to arrange leave from the Army to attend the Kittansett matches. G.H. Briggs worked well with the facilities personnel at both those private entities, he said. My attorney says I dont have to resign, Briggs said recently of his Conservation Commission position in an interview earlier this week with The Sentinel. George Herbert Walker, great-grandfather to President Bush and founding patron of the international cup series, embodied the spirit of these times. Kittansett has hosted the state amateur four times; each time it set a record for the number of entries. In 2018, Marthas Vineyard Times photographer Peter Simon (brother of singer Carly Simon) filed a police report accusing Murray of slamming him against a door for taking photos of him at Lolas, an Oak Bluffs restaurant. 13. Given that the initially wide fairway progressively narrows with swampland on the right, these bunkers force the golfer to think twice about laying up off the tee. It was here that Wilson and MacGregor proved they were very good sports indeed. You and those before you have made a habit of these tainted appointments for years and years. Its a special place, and one its members are extremely lucky to be a part of. You have a recipe for a special place, and one Ive always personally been excited to see. The 5th is a strong straightaway 395 yard par 4 that prominently features two large bunkers in the middle of the fairway between 150 and 180 yards. It's easy to see why the course is consistently rated among the best in the country. From the back tee, 241 yards away, the tiny exposed portion of the putting surface appears to sit precariously (and inaccessibly) at the edge of the world, 15 feet above a bunker bounded by ball-sucking bogs. In a recent letter to Selectmen, resident Annie Rockwell, of Parlow Mill Farm Road, asked Selectmen to stop the practice of dual and questionable appointments. Its not just the length, the lack of elevation on the 11th teebox makes judging the distance even more difficult. The most common ethnicity at Kittansett Club is White (76%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10%) and Black or African American (6%). A similar trio is reprised at the wonderful, short par-4 10th, where the hazards are reasonably cleared with a long-iron or fairway wood mind games notwithstanding. The 11th with its massive cross bunker gaping in from the left is perhaps the most brutish poser on a course replete with them. The trees were here first and the thicket has been reduced, in fits and starts, over time. General Comments:Kittansetts clubhouse is understated, but gives off a classic New England summer charm. Although the land is flat, Hood and Flynn sculpted numerous mounds and subtle elevations throughout that add to the courses tremendous character. Briggs was cleared of wrong-doing in that instance. Add in a cross bunker about 200 yards out (that shouldnt come into play), and another bunker through the fairway on the same line (which also likely wont come into play), and you get a very challenging tee shot visually. Flynn demonstrated tremendous command of angles and strategic bunkering at Kittansett, and there really arent many teeshots you truly feel comfortable over. This hole is notable for a creek that bisects the fairway at 255 yards, causing many golfers to shy away from driver. In light of the recent state Board of Ethics ruling against Sherman Briggs, I request that you send a message to the other town boards that this is not acceptable behavior, and that if you engage in this type of behavior you will be removed. 16 brings you back out towards the water and into the open. The par 4 2nd also plays 415 yards and is another very difficult hole. Verdict:The charming and exclusive Kittansett Club is one of the most underrated courses in America and might be my dark horse candidate for best course in New England. Because Kittansett is a golf club youre not going to find a pool, tennis, or all of the other amenities that youll typically find at a country club. This hole plays 175 yards to a wide yet shallow green surrounded by deep bunkers and fescue. The prudent play is left of center, directly over the bunkers highest point; this allows the contour to shape the ball onto the green. A mile later, I arrived at the end of the road. This integrated piece appeared as a course feature and Walker Cup sidebar in LINKS Magazine during the summer of 2006. This has led to significant changes in bunkering, and even more notably, the removal of hundreds of trees that have completely reshaped the look and feel of the course. When asked what he thinks brought the matter to the. The opening holes provide wide fairways with generous landing areas. The visitors would salvage a measure of self respect when Ronnie White, 3-down after 30 holes, stormed back to post a thrilling 1-up victory over Chapman on the Americans home course. The course layout originated and concluded at the unprotected ocean end of the Point. More often the cross hazards come earlier in the golf hole. Im not sure people realize just how difficult this golf course really is, says Steve Demmer, the head pro here since 1994 [departed in 2014]. Littler and Jackson went to lunch 2-up and closed out Wilson and MacGregor 3 and 2 proving once again that no good deed goes unpunished. The most famous hole at Kittansett comes early in the round in the form of the 167-yard par 3, 3rd hole. Darius Oliver, in this short extract from the book Planet Golf USA, writes: "Enjoying scenic outlooks across the water to Cape Cod, Kittansett is a lovely setting for golf and the ever-changing nature of its holes ensure that a round here is constantly engaging. By all accounts, Murrays interactions with fans at Turks Seafood on Sunday were nothing but positive. But as in the case of the Marine Science Center situation, Briggs professional work and his public service crossed a blurred line when his excavating company was hired by D.W. White Construction, which was Tabors general contractor for the field construction, to haul excess dirt from the project to land owned by Tabor behind the new Marion Police Station at 550 Mill St. (Route 6). A Kittansett club wedding was a dream of Molly's. She grew up spending summers in Marion, surrounded by the sea and spending time with her family. Beverly's clubhouse was only open for a short portion of the year in general but was actually used only on two weeks of official race days. The locker room is surprisingly small, but it fits the quaint atmosphere of the club. When asked what he thinks brought the matter to the attention of the state Ethics Commission, Briggs offered a few theories. This hole is extremely open on the left with the 18th fairway but features a lateral hazard on the right with marshland. . In 1969, Hal Purdy lengthened the course to a full 18 holes. Town of Marion, Massachusetts, United States View. I think it was because the foreman for that job got fired for sleeping on the job and stealing, Briggs said. Very accomodating to employees' needs. But work still needed to be done. The 375 yard 17th is another dogleg left running in the opposite direction of 16. The most prestigious event hosted by Kittansett was the 1953 Walker Cup when the United States defeated Great Britain & Ireland 9 to 3. Bobby Jones, who hadnt attended a Walker Cup in 21 years, was there at Kittansett along with Francis Ouimet, fellow Cup veteran Fred Wright and the estimable Mrs. Edwin S. Vare, Jr., better known as Glenna Collett. This green is large, two-tiered and guarded by deep bunkers on either side. Using it for golf as well would make it more cost-effective. Kittansett. With a teebox in the middle of a marsh, this is a difficult teeshot with a forced carry of 160 yards and dogleg not coming until 225 yards. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. The wind had shifted, so while we thought wed be heading back towards the clubhouse with the wind at our back that wasnt the case. Kittansett members have the good sense to know that big tournaments and their attendant crowds would overwhelm their little slice of heaven, even if the competitors most assuredly would not. Bushnell Ion Elite Review: A Solid $200 GPS Golf Watch, Sun Mountain Mid Stripe Golf Bag: A New Player in Luxury Bag Market. This hole is perhaps the courses only routing blemish as the 8th green is near the 9th and you have to walk the length of the hole backwards to reach the teebox. Amateur qualifying in 1996: 36 holes, 101 players playing off 1.4 or better, pins set near the middle, 80 degrees and not a scrape of wind. While I feel Kittansett finishes a close race as 4th best in the state, if you like courses along the lines of Garden City Golf Club, Maidstone, San Francisco Golf Club, and Minikahda then Kittansett should be right up your alley. 17 is a visually tricky hole, as from the tee it can be tough to know exactly where youre going. At the Commissions June 22, 2011 hearing on the Notice of Intent, Briggs, in his capacity as a ConCom member, discussed the Notice of Intent and voted to issue an Order of Conditions regarding the Notice of Intent. The green itself sits about 4-5 feet above the bunker, and the water from the cove comes in on the right-hand side. Friday 8:45PM . History:Long thought to be the work of amateur architect Frederic C. Hood, recent discoveries indicate that William Flynn deserves credit for the layout. The 15th is the second of the trio of par 5s on the course. Too long and youre in the bunkers across the fairway. The soil was quite rocky, and that presented Hood and his construction crew with a couple of problems. About 30 yards short of the green, two cross-bunkers squeeze the fairway, preventing runners from reaching the green. I paid the fine and Im living up to the agreement.. 12 and 13. Another one thats been on my personal list? Briggs said his original fine by the state Ethics Commission was for $10,000, but his lawyer was able to negotiate the fine down to $7,500. And we restored a handful of bunkers that had been filled in as we reclaimed parts of several greens that had become smaller as well.. Somewhat reminiscent of a place like Humewood in South Africa, the course isn't quite in the same league as the best from Britain, but it does rest comfortably among the premier seaside layouts in this part of the world." This hole is notable for a creek that crosses the fairway at 285 yards and bunker just short right of the creek. When you get your first glimpse of the club on the left-hand side my GPS was telling me Id arrived. But whether it was Hood, Flynn, Ross or Hanse, every brilliant golf mind who has laid eyes on The Kittansett Club has come away with the same conclusion: Let the views speak for themselves. This keeps the vibe more chill and low-key, and really allows you to soak in the wonderful setting on the Bay. Had the fortune of playing We-Ko-Pas Saguaro Course last Spring, the first round for me in Arizona. The right corner of the dogleg is lined by deep bunkers while a hidden pond guards the left. Thats absolutely wild to think about, and it makes you glad the membership voted to take a chance and go ahead with the removal. In retrospect, the 1953 Walker Cup was a thoroughly fascinating event, but not necessarily because it served as the coming-out party for Kittansett, for a pair of promising young Californians, Ken Venturi and Gene Littler or because E. Harvie Ward managed in the course of the competition, to avenge his 1952 British Amateur loss to the talented Irishman Joe Carr. A time when the British played one ball (1.62 inches in diameter) and the Americans another (1.68), when all matches were contested over 36 holes, a time when players were ultimately judged by the skill with which they deflected adulation when a point might well be refused if it hadnt been earned in the spirit of fair play. Tee Par Yardage Rating Slope, Blue 71 6934 75.0 145, White 71 6400 71.9 139, White/Green 71 6029 70.0 132, Green 71 5581 67.9 130, Yellow 72 4934 71.0 133. The "Caddyshack" actor was on the South Coast this weekend for the U.S. Senior Amateur golf championship at The Kittansett Club in Marion before heading up to Mattapoisett for a 7:30 p.m.. At 450 yards from the tips, the opening at Kittansett is a stout par 4. But fescue in the rough, some fairway mounding, and bunkers can still punish shots that arent well placed you especially notice this on the par 4, 2nd. Outside of the 1953 Walker Cup, Kittansett has largely stayed out of the national spotlight. 17, which features cross rough and a wee burn in a depression some 250 yards from the tee. Venturi, 22, was the baby in the group but his form was perhaps the best of all. But that is not the only theory. Other times they come off quite strategically. Now there was a great player, he said. Its a seaside course peninsular for heavens sake; the Aboriginal American name means near (sett) the sea (kittan) but there isnt a proper dune in sight. When we got to the par 3 11th, all we could say was what??. The collective result of those changes has been nothing short of spectacular. This hole reminds me a lot of the 5th atWannamoisettwith the ideal line playing over mounds at the right corner. Because Kittansett is a golf club you're not going to find a pool, tennis, or all of the other amenities that you'll typically find at a country club. Welcome to The Kittansett Club Our History Guest Information Golf Contact Login Eleven Point Road. Briggs said he had to do that after Marion Conservation Commission member Norm Hills had to recuse himself from the decision because his wife works for Tabor. Some of the mounds at Kittansett ran down the edges of holes and others diagonally across them. On this peninsula could be seen the possibilities of a different type of course than most in this country at that time, and one that might have the character of the famous sea-side courses of Great Britain. This fairway bends slightly to the left with marshes on either side. Known for being an exclusively male club, Augusta recently opened its doors to three. A charming rock wall and fescue guard just right of the green as well. With the U.S. Senior Amateur visiting Butler Point this week, it seemed a fine time to place this story above the fold.]. This is certainly one of the easier holes out there and one of several holes on the course that provides the golfer numerous options. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for B Draddy THE KITTANSETT CLUB Blair Half Zip Golf Pullover Logo Blue Large New at the best online prices at eBay! The Kittansett course design held up nicely through the years. What exactly did the protest stem from? Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Its an island green, but instead of being surrounded by water, its completely surrounded by a bunker. Thankfully, nobody had messed with the design or routings of the original holes. Kittansett hosted the 1953 Walker Cup, when an American team that featured Ken Venturi, Bill Campbell, Harvie Ward, Dick Chapman, Gene Littler, Charlie Coe, and other notables routed the GB&I team 9-3. 32% of Kittansett Club employees are women, while 68% are men. At 16, for example. The oldest public course in New Jersey, Weequahic Golf Course was originally 9 holes built by Baltusrol Pro George Low in 1913. To prepare that area for shaping and seeding, workers felled vast numbers of trees and dug up their stumps. At 355 yards, the par 4 13th is the last of a trio of very challenging short dogleg rights. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This has been a habit with you Selectmen for far too long. The Kittansett Club is a Please contact the clubhouse For membership rates & information Course Info Location and Contact 11 Point Road, Marion, MA, 02738 kittansett.org update website (508) 748-0148 update phone Have you golfed here? An obvious case is Sherman Briggs on the Conservation Commission. The view from this teebox is world-class, with 390 fantastic yards separating you from the water. At Kittansett fescue grass can frame a lot of the features well, and this hole is an excellent example of it. Fun work place with very supportative management. Kittansett can be a brute, but those who can control their distances and work their golf balls in the wind can certainly score. Sean Ogle helps people build businesses they can run from anywhere in the world. As I usually mention when writing about notable golden age courses, I can never do as good of a job recounting the history of the club, as they can. After the third hole, most of the course is actually tucked back away from the water. Relative to par, Im not sure theres a more difficult hole than the 11th. Briggs appointment to Marion Conservation Commission expires June 30, 2015. He and Urzetta easily won their foursomes match and the San Franciscan breezed past a beleaguered James Wilson in singles, 9 and 8; Venturis outward round of level-par 70 was the competitions lowest. Flattish and easy to walk, the ground across which the course was routed nonetheless possessed character, with Flynn making terrific use of the subtle hills and hollows. Briggs lawyer, Robert Troy of Troy Wall Associates in Sandwich, used the Rule of Necessity in arguing Briggs case before the state Ethics Commission. Oh, and while he's traveling around doing that, he also golfs as much as humanly possible in his quest to break eighty for the first time ever. Despite being a mostly out-and-back course, it weaves in a nice selection of doglegs in both directions with straight holes as well, and you see this throughout the back 9. At just 155 yards, this world-famous hole plays directly over the Ocean to an island green surrounded by beach sand. The course needed a facelift, said Jim Osborne, who was green chairman at the time. They had to put the rocks somewhere, Demmer says with a smile and a shrug. Granted each of these courses are quite different from one another, but the flat opening hole heading out away from the clubhouse reminded me of my experience at those other clubs. Donations to this. One thing I find most remarkable about the history of Kittansett is that as the decades wore on, the designer of the course was seemingly lost to time. Hard to believe this green would have sitting under 8 feet of water at one point. The two Brits urged Pierson not to impose the penalty stipulated by the rules. Please remove Mr. Briggs from the Conservation Commission immediately. The latest version of the Master Plan was released in 2013, and it involved the moving of mounds on Nos. Framed by cedar shake houses and the loveliest view of the Atlantic, Kittansett has a special place in the heart of all who visit. With the wind usually howling, this is an exhilarating teeshot and one you wont soon forget. There are a number of very good golf holes with interesting routing, and a beautiful setting. The 12th is a fantastic strategic dogleg left playing at 380 yards. The bunkers on the right are among the deepest on the course. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It makes for an extra special moment on 16 when you come out of the trees and out towards the water and the 3rd hole. Ward and Charlie Coe were the top international amateurs of their day, and Sam Urzetta, a 51 Walker Cupper, was the 1950 U.S. The British are supposed to be good losers, Duncan said at Saturday nights trophy presentation ceremony, since theyve had plenty of practice at it. More recently, concerted clearing efforts have rendered portions of the routing, especially those holes furthest out on Butler Point, darned links-like surely more open and scenic today than they were when the Hood finished his lifes work. American weather, if you will. Hanse also called for the relocation of a pair of fairway bunkers farther down the fifth hole, for similar reasons, and restored the sandy waste area between the parallel first and 18th holes. He also made sure that consecutive golf holes rarely played in the same direction. A cross bunker comes into play from the left on tee shots, and the best move is taking on that hazard with ones drive, keeping the ball on that side of the fairway for a more open approach to the green. Kittansett hosted U.S. [Ed. Marion, MA. There were some 2,500 others in the gallery and Golf World reported that a large majority besieged Jones for autographs. with Hanse continuing to act as the clubs architectural consultant, one can be sure that the course at Kittansett will keep getting better. Turks waitress Kimberly McCarthy was one of several at the restaurant who posed for a photo with the actor. So, we formulated a master plan with a slow implementation of five or six years, so we could open up the course again and restore many of its original features and feels.. This green generally slopes back-to-front. The Kittansett Club, a private golf club that fronts the ocean on Kittansett Point, off Point Road, is also located in a flood plain. 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