Cold Spring CC
View of a green and fairway at Cold Spring Country Club
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4.5
579 Reviews (579)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
226
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
95.1%
Recommend this course
537 out of 579 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
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0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
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0
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1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
This hidden gem delivers a uniquely designed course with an unusual 6-6-6 layout of par-3s, 4s, and 5s in consistently excellent condition. Friendly staff and outstanding value make it one of central/western Massachusetts' most rewarding rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6521 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.7

Cold Spring Country Club is situated halfway between Springfield and Worcester. Opened in 2010 in an effort to bring world class golf to western Massachusetts, the club has since garnered a local following. The par-71 layout is unique in that it has six par 3s and five par 5s. There are also some par 4s in the 450-yard range. The 6,521-yard length indicated on the scorecard can be deceiving since it feels much longer when you're playing it. The golf course has plenty of variety, including dogleg lefts, doglegs rights, short holes, and long holes. Thanks to its mountaintop locale, Cold Spring C.C. offers stunning views that are as diverse as the holes. The vistas from the elevated tees and greens stretch to the Berkshires, Connecticut, and Vermont. From the golf course's highest tee box on the par-3 10th, you'll have a panoramic view of central Massachusetts.

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Course Details

Year Built 2010
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times. Shorts must be no shorter than mid thigh. Jeans, jean shorts, gym shorts, sweat pants and tee shirts are not permitted. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bistro, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Massachusetts (2023 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New England (2015 #8)
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Reviews

4.5
579 Reviews (579)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 38
Patio Dining 36
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 52
Bunkers 39
Undulating Greens 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 44
Advanced Golfers 34
Locals 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 46
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Safari outing

Cold Springs is a beautiful course with challenging holes that make you want to come back. The greens were in great shape. The scenery is always spectacular. Gazing out on some of the holes is breathtaking. Be ready to hit up to some steep holes, but it makes for an interesting day. Staff was awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Safari Club event

The course was in top condition. The Course challenging? Just right for me. The greens were hard to read, but that's not bad. Great day on the links close to home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Safari Club Outing

Very good layout. Some T-box's are Kind of rough, but most are good. Greens were a bit slow. Many changing holes. Will play it again for sure. We did see a fox.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, nice people!

The course conditions have always lived up to our expectations. I've played here a number of times and have never complained about that. The layout is a bit tricky/odd, but the conditions and professionalism of the staff should grow on you enough to overlook the funky layout.

Pro-shop is stocked with anything you may need with quality products. I often find I want to add to my golf attire while I'm there.

Food in the clubhouse is solid for an after-round meal or even stopping by for dinner. Calamari and wings are my go-to after 18 holes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 83
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always a Good Choice

I've played here several times and always enjoyed it. Greens a bit slower than past visits, but overall condition was fine. You need to keep balls in play as there are thick woods to the side and behind many holes. Great deal on Golf Now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the money to play and very comparable if not exceed the ranch

Out of all the courses I've played in western Mass, Cold Springs is by far the top two courses I love playing. The course has many character holes like number 1 and 2 that may tell you how your found will be. It's not an easy course to walk on and say you will shoot an 84 on. You really have to manage it. I played from the black tee's all the time there and I love the view especially number 1 and 10. I would rate cold springs better than the ranch. There are only some little things like not having a starter or an attendant waiting at bag drop of that makes it not feel like a true country club. Other than that, it's pretty much a country club at public prices. I really hope they continue to improve the standard of the club and course to attract professional golfers at some point. I think it's that good of a course for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bent grass fairways always a good lie

When you play this course you must think about the shot in front of you it's not always a driver in hand on a par five many well placed shots will pay dividends. The greens are a little firm so approach shots also a thought process when seledting a club.

Overall a fun track that players from every level will enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive

You should never aspire to find yourself in sand traps, but I'm telling you these are the finest sand traps you will ever find - even on the PGA tour! Perfect white sands better than anything you'll find in Florida, but not the fine dusty type sand. If you've golfed some of the top courses anywhere, this is the type of sand you'll see here. Okay, enough about sand.

Greens are quick, undulating and fast - love it! Very well manicured fairways even though we've had a late spring as the trees still had no leaves. Got very windy but course is still playable with strong winds. Fair but extremely challenging. Very good layout. I will be back, again, and again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

this course has great features

enjoyed playing Cold Springs, it has some challenging holes and fairways. Cant wait to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Beautiful, Challenging & Fun

I have played this course 3 times this year and I have had a ball each time. I enjoy a course where the holes make you say "Oh, wow" when you get to the tee. The challenges vary from forced carries, to huge traps to extreme elevation changes and the views are often gorgeous, especially in the Fall. It might be a bit quirky for some players with 6 par three holes and 5 par 5 holes but I think that is part of its charm.
The course conditions are terrific, even in November and the greens and traps are among the best I have ever played. One note, the holes are sometimes pretty far apart and there are a lot of hills. This isn't a course for walkers unless you are young and in good shape.
I think this is a must play venue for every area golfer.

I haven't eaten there, so I can't really comment on the restaurant , but the views are great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great value

Some holes are tough and some holes are not. A good mix of golf holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fall Round at Cold Springs

I had never played Cold Springs CC. I was able to get a great deal on Golf Now. The pro and staff members were really friendly and got the experience off to a great start. The course was in great shape considering how many leaves had fallen over the past few days. The course was challenging. The greens were fast. I had an enjoyable time and look forward to going back to Cold Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Airration Again

Love the course. Good conditions. Interior rough was fair---however, the exterior rough (on the tree lined areas), was a lost ball period. Don't even bother looking. Greens, tees were in great shape. .For a second time now ,the back side was closed due to airation. We played the front side twice When the hot deal price is right, we'll go again. The booking fees for a group are getting a little ridiculous.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

course has great fairways

enjoyed the course. Greens were in good shape as well as the fairways. Good value for the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice!!!

Great course!!!! Wouldn't recommend walking as its very long and hilly. Greens are really tough

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

It's OK, but ...

Six par 3's and five par 5's. 9th hole is a funky 200 yard par 4 straight up a hill. The entire course just seems tricked-up, like I was looking for a clown's nose or a windmill. Just not for me.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views

This golf course is in excellent shape and the greens are in the best shape of all of the courses that I have played this year. The staff was friendly and courteous. I had lunch in the restaurant and they had a great selection of items on the lunch menu. The food was served quickly and their prices are reasonable. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money!

Beautiful course! For the money - it doesn't get much better, especially in New England. I would recommend this course to anyone!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

I can't rave enough about how nice this course is, but more than that how beautiful the club house is and how nice all the staff I've had any interaction with have always been in the six or seven times I've been there. I will recommend this course to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Awesome course. Worth the 45 min drive to get there. Tee boxes were a little on the hard side but overall outstanding course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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