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Founded in 1887, the oldest country club in New Jersey, located in West Orange. A.W. Tillinghast routed a layout on the present site in 1918, but the current course is largely the work of Seth Raynor and Charles Banks (~1925), notable for its Macdonald/Raynor template holes; Gil Hanse did restoration work. A respected, historically important private club with strong architectural pedigree.
Essex County Club is a historic private golf club situated in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Established in 1876, its classic design was shaped by the renowned architect Donald Ross. The course reflects Ross's signature style, known for strategic bunkering and greens that demand precision. While celebrated for its traditional New England charm, the club's championship pedigree is primarily local and regional.
If you are a golf history buff and Donald Ross fan, ECC is a must in your bucket list of Ross courses to play. Ross made his name in golf architectural history with his redesign of ECC that lead to over 400 golf course designs and renovations. If you can, walk
A nice private club on the north shore, with a decent golf course. The building is dated and needs some updates inside. The typical old style golf club, there are tennis courts clay and grass to enjoy. It is private, There is definitely a hard core local vibe!
Incredible course, it was like walking through a Donald Ross museum. Never pass up an opportunity to play here.
