at Shining Rock Golf Club
Shining Rock Golf Club offers beautiful views and a challenging 18-hole championship course in Northbridge, Massachusetts. Just a short 45-minute drive from Boston, MA, and Providence, RI, and only an hour from Manchester, NH, and Hartford, CT, our course is the perfect destination for golf enthusiasts seeking a premium golfing experience. Each hole presents a unique opportunity to improve your game and enjoy the stunning scenery. Check out our course holes below!
HOLE PAR 72
HOLE 1 PAR 4
A drop of rain falling at this point flows west to the Blackstone River valley floor below you. Known by the indigenous Nipmuc tribe as Kuttutuck or “Great River,” the Blackstone River played a significant role in the industrialization of the United States in the early 1800′s. This starting hole offers a generous landing area to get you started. Caution should be made to keep your shot a bit to the right in the fairway as shots tend to roll off to the left.
HOLE 2 PAR 4
As you play your ball up this fairway, take a look to the west. Just below the base of the hill flows the Blackstone River, once called “the hardest working river in America.” From its source in Worcester MA to the mouth of the river in Providence RI, the mills along this river were responsible for the bulk of early textile manufacturing in the US. In 1986, the US Congress designated the entire watershed as a National Historic Corridor to preserve the rich heritage of the industrial past. Play a club that will safely bring you to the landing area, located between 130 and 170 yards depending on the set of tees that you are playing. Beware the second shot as there is a hazard just to the right of the green that is not clearly seen until you get closer to the green.
HOLE 4 PAR 4
Intimidating isn’t it? The rock formation in front of you yields a clue as to the amount of blasting that was required to cut this golf course across the face of this hillside. While some may think this is the namesake of the course, the real Shining Rock is located just behind the 16th green. For now, you may want to think of this hole as your own private Alcatraz. This short Par 4 is actually drivable with a precise shot. To carry the gorge, refer to the plates located in each tee box. If your ball enters the natural area below, proceed to the drop area on the other side of the gorge. Carts must stay on the path once you get to the other side.
HOLE 5 PAR 3
The longest Par 3 on the course, many golfers will gladly take a four and move on.
The rock wall to the rear of this green is all that remains of a small granite quarry that operated at this site in the mid 1800′s. The abundance of granite in these hillsides made ready access to materials needed to construct the nearby Blackstone Canal or for foundations for the massive mills which blossomed along the river in the 1800′s. Pull your cart up to the steps cut into the quarry wall.
HOLE 6 PAR 4
From the elevated tees – to the lower fairway – to the elevated green, this hole traverses the lowest spot on the course. In the lower fairway, you’ll be almost 200 feet below the point where you started on the first hole. While a relatively short Par 4, the three tiered green can offer a significant change in strategy depending on where the pin is located. Keep your second shot below the hole.
HOLE 7 PAR 4
HOLE 8 PAR 3
This hole is a long Par 3 to a narrow green. The ideal shot is to the right side of the green to avoid the deep grass bunker on the left.
Behind this tee is the quaint mill village of Rockdale, one of the five boroughs of the Town of Northbridge. The houses you can see through the trees on your left are reminders of an earlier time in New England, where rows of mill houses surrounded factories built on the banks of rivers.
HOLE 11 PAR 4
As the name implies, a well played tee shot should be right on the fairway as the ball will tend to roll off to the left and into the nearby environmental area.
HOLE 13 PAR 5
From both the rear and front tees, you’ll need to clear the sedge swamp you see here. As a result of clearing the trees for construction of this golf hole, native sedge seeds which were dormant in the forest floor were exposed to ideal growing conditions. As the sedge became established, the original design of this hole had to be altered during construction to preserve this wetland. Once you clear the marsh, the second shot is long and uphill; make sure to bring enough club and you’ll have opportunity for birdie.
HOLE 14 PAR 4
In 1823, the Blackstone Canal Company was chartered to build a connection from Providence, RI to Worcester, MA along (and sometimes through) the course of the Blackstone River. During its short 25 year history (1823 – 1848), the canal spurred the further development of industry along the Blackstone. Just ¼ mile from here, the remnants of the canal can still be seen, as well as the “towpath” which ran adjacent to the canal. Running slightly above the canal, the towpath was used by teams of oxen to pull the barges upstream. A similar arrangement is visible on this interesting Par 4. A player can choose either the lower or upper fairway which meet at the slightly elevated green.
HOLE 15 PAR 3
While still respectable at 194 yards from the rear tees, this is the shortest of the four Par 3s on the course. It will still pose a challenge, as it features a pitched green with bunkers surrounding. The green slopes from back to front, so stay below the hole for an uphill putt. Downhill putts will be quick.
Our course offers:
Our well-maintained practice facilities include a driving range, short game area, and putting green. These facilities are designed to help you improve every aspect of your game.
Visit our pro shop for custom fittings and a wide range of golf apparel, equipment, and accessories from top brands. Our expert staff is here to ensure you have the best gear tailored to your game.
Shining Rock Golf Club is the perfect venue for your next event, whether it’s a corporate outing, charity tournament, or social gathering. Our team is dedicated to providing customized event packages to ensure a memorable and successful event. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Interstate 495 and 15 minutes from the MassTurnpike, we are easily accessible from Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Manchester, NH; and Hartford, CT.
After your game, relax at The Shining Rock Bar and Grill. Enjoy a delicious meal and refreshing drinks while taking in the stunning sunset views from our outdoor seating area.
Shining Rock is conveniently located just 10 minutes from interstate 495 or 15 minutes from the MassTurnpike.
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91 Clubhouse Lane
Northbridge, MA 01534
508-234-0400
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