Essex County Club
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA · Founded
Essex County Club is a private golf club in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, founded in 1876. The club has 18 holes, a par of 70. The average member handicap is 20.3 with 17% single-digit players. Estimated initiation fee is $25,000 with monthly dues of $1,250.
Founded in 1876, Essex County Club stands as one of New England's oldest golf institutions along Massachusetts' scenic North Shore.
Scorecard
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Blue | 440 | 335 | 623 | 233 | 503 | 335 | 142 | 422 | 432 | 3,465 | 363 | 178 | 407 | 379 | 172 | 332 | 453 | 339 | 417 | 3,040 | 6,505 |
| Gold | 408 | 335 | 556 | 223 | 458 | 330 | 142 | 422 | 389 | 3,263 | 342 | 178 | 392 | 379 | 172 | 347 | 406 | 327 | 389 | 2,932 | 6,195 |
| White | 408 | 313 | 556 | 213 | 448 | 327 | 128 | 414 | 389 | 3,196 | 342 | 160 | 382 | 353 | 142 | 319 | 391 | 322 | 389 | 2,800 | 5,996 |
| Red | 408 | 297 | 471 | 184 | 439 | 314 | 118 | 406 | 341 | 2,978 | 331 | 148 | 323 | 308 | 121 | 305 | 321 | 262 | 407 | 2,526 | 5,504 |
| GREEN | 269 | 177 | 350 | 184 | 323 | 314 | 118 | 330 | 341 | 2,406 | 262 | 96 | 323 | 234 | 121 | 220 | 321 | 193 | 295 | 2,065 | 4,471 |
| Green | 269 | 177 | 350 | 100 | 323 | 262 | 118 | 330 | 291 | 2,220 | 262 | 96 | 251 | 234 | 121 | 220 | 321 | 193 | 295 | 1,993 | 4,213 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
Estimated Membership Costs
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About Essex County Club
This historic club has weathered nearly 150 years of golf evolution while maintaining its traditional character overlooking the Atlantic coastline. The course embodies the architectural principles that defined early American golf design during the sport's formative decades.
Key Facts
- Essex County Club is located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
- Club type: private.
- Year founded: 1876.
- Number of holes: 18.
- Par: 70.
- Average member handicap: 20.3.
- Single-digit handicap players: 17%.
- GHIN-registered members: 58.
- Estimated initiation fee: $25,000.
- Estimated monthly dues: $1,250.
- Membership types: private.
- Alister Index score: 63/100.
