Brad and Tom,
Thank you for your interest in the golf course at Concord CC.
I agree with Brad that idersves a 7 or better.
Concord is in the top tier of Ross courses in MA......IMO.
Concord reflects early and late Ross characteristics as nine holes were designed and routed in 1913, and nine holes were built in 1928.
Despite the fact that the eighteen holes were designed at different times, Ross created an efficient seamless routing over varied terrain.
As Brad pointed out, Concord implemented a restoration and reconstruction program in 2004-05 which was implemented by Ron Prichard, Tim Strano, and Rob Schofield. During the last decade, Ongoing renovation according to the Master Plan has been implemented by Peter Rappoccio, Andrew Green, and an informed Green Committee.
The outcome of this improvement process has delivered a terrific golf course to the members.
However, Concord has not caught the attention of golf course rafters and evaluators.
In 2018, the golf course at Concord is a firm fast fair track which is routed over interesting land.
The championship golf course plays to 6679ards, but Concord plays longer that it’s measured yardage.
The par is 70, eleven holes play uphill from tee to green, and eight par four holes are longer that 400 yards.
The four par threes play from 147 to 199 , and they play to three different compass points.
Unlike Cob, I think the bunkering is quite good and consistent with Ross design philosophy.....that add strategic options and ask golfers to think. Cob, please come back this summer to see the new Ross designed right lateral fairway bunker at Five which will be installed this spring.
Concord is a nice family club with a low key culture and a first rate golf course.
Please come visit us.
A book on the golf course will be printed this summer for anyone who wants t9 learn more about the golf course at Concord.
Thanks, Bill Healy