Its a severely sloped back-to-front green with a bit of a swale in the middle separating it into two sections. Member Services Representative (Former Employee) - Marion, MA - November 1, 2015. And so Kittansett remains a bit of a mystery guest, even to Bay State golfers. Briggs said he signed the disposition agreement March 15. G.H. But fescue in the rough, some fairway mounding, and bunkers can still punish shots that arent well placed you especially notice this on the par 4, 2nd. Briggs was cleared of wrong-doing in that instance. Visit https://get.webgl.org to verify that your browser and hardware support WebGL. Thats absolutely wild to think about, and it makes you glad the membership voted to take a chance and go ahead with the removal. Par is a great score here. 17, which features cross rough and a wee burn in a depression some 250 yards from the tee. The major defense is undoubtedly the wind, which usually whips off the Ocean, but the layout is also difficult, especially off the tee. There were some 2,500 others in the gallery and Golf World reported that a large majority besieged Jones for autographs. Once again, I cant imagine what this looked like before the tree removal, and at least from my perspective, it seems like this is a big improvement. Bobby Jones, who hadnt attended a Walker Cup in 21 years, was there at Kittansett along with Francis Ouimet, fellow Cup veteran Fred Wright and the estimable Mrs. Edwin S. Vare, Jr., better known as Glenna Collett. The first thing I noticed was that the golf course had become overgrown and had suffered from what can best be described as benign neglect, said Hanse. One of those revisions came shortly after the discovery of the Flynn drawings in that Pennsylvania barn. The 126 yard 9th hole is Cabot Cliffs shortest hole. He reported the matter to the referee, USGA Treasurer Charles Pierson, who in turn consulted with USGA Vice President Ike Grainger. Yet hardy stands of white pine, oak, cedar and tupelo frame the inland holes, creating a extremely stout test when it comes to driving the ball between the trees, over and around these myriad crossing features, and amid a random collection of chocolate drops. Too long and youre in the bunkers across the fairway. Because Kittansett is a golf club youre not going to find a pool, tennis, or all of the other amenities that youll typically find at a country club. William Campbell was yet another veteran of the 1951 team, while Kittansett Club member Richard Chapman held the distinction of having won the amateur championships of the United States, Great Britain, Canada and France the only man to achieve this feat. The 15th is the second of the trio of par 5s on the course. Welcome to The Kittansett Club Our History Guest Information Golf Contact Login Eleven Point Road. The course demands both power and precision, and the mix of lengths and angles compels golfers to execute a variety of shots if they have any hope of scoring. If you had to describe the setting in a word? At the Commissions June 22, 2011 hearing on the Notice of Intent, Briggs, in his capacity as a ConCom member, discussed the Notice of Intent and voted to issue an Order of Conditions regarding the Notice of Intent. Had the absolute pleasure of waiting on the comedic ICON himself, Bill Murray, McCarthy wrote on Facebook. Kittansett is a pure golf club, and its centerpiece from the very beginning has been its course. He said the irony of this situation is that his association with Tabor was part of the reason he was appointed to the ConCom in 1997 by then-Selectmen Al Winters, Lori Schaefer and Jody Dickerson because the town wanted a better working relationship with Tabor Academy and the Kittansett Club. Kittansett's beautiful clubhouse and the 18th green You get a real feel for the wind on the exposed range. When you hit 16, youre brought back out of the trees to finish the course in the open. The Republican Women's Club of South Central Kentucky's Tuesday night dinner buffet planned to feature one of the officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor. The approach to this small undulating green is guarded by a deep bunker on the left. An obvious case is Sherman Briggs on the Conservation Commission. Several experts had been consulted regarding the course layout, including William Flynn, but it was founding member Frederic C. Hood who undertook the actual construction of the course based on his considerable knowledge of American and British golf courses of that day. [Ed. Its a very nice setting with the clubhouse off to the left, and is the shortest of the par 5s at Kittansett. After the third hole, most of the course is actually tucked back away from the water. Flynn placed two devilish bunkers on both corners of the dogleg that more-or-less force the golfer to hit a drive between 220 and 250 yards. A giant sandy wasteland bisects the fairway at about 260 yards and is in play off the tee. The reachable 330 yard 10th gets my vote for easiest hole at Kittansett. His troubles seemed to coincide with the controversy that arose when Tabor Academy, for the purposes of expediency, circumvented the towns building process for the construction of Duffy Field under the Dover Amendment, which allows schools and hospitals to bypass most town boards to perform construction. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Founded in 1922, the Kittansett Club is one of the region's most historic private golf clubs, and one of only a few seaside courses in New England. Yes, Mr. Its been a fixture on the various top 100 lists for decades. The penalty for this infraction is disqualification, of course, and Grainger invoked it without hesitation. Theres no real rough here and anything mildly offline will likely find marshland or fescue. 16 brings you back out towards the water and into the open. The latest version of the Master Plan was released in 2013, and it involved the moving of mounds on Nos. Molly was a planner, and while she could easily plan her wedding . This hole is perhaps the courses only routing blemish as the 8th green is near the 9th and you have to walk the length of the hole backwards to reach the teebox. The name is interesting as its a combination of two Native American words meaning near the sea.. So, we formulated a master plan with a slow implementation of five or six years, so we could open up the course again and restore many of its original features and feels.. The fund-raiser has. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The 337 yard 10th hole at We-Ko-Pa Saguaro is a really fun risk/rewark hole that features two templates: a Reverse Cape on the teeshot and Lions Mouth by the green. With the Ocean glistening in the background to remind you where you are, the 14th is the last of an amazing collection of one-shotters. (LogOut/ Town of Marion, Massachusetts, United States View. Flynn demonstrated tremendous command of angles and strategic bunkering at Kittansett, and there really arent many teeshots you truly feel comfortable over. So, we cut them back and planted native grasses on and around the mounds instead. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Bill Murray and Wynonna Judd spotted at Newport restaurant, Jill Biden visited a beloved Boston seafood restaurant, Complaint about Bill Murray leads Searchlight to halt filming of Being Mortal. This teebox is directly adjacent to the pro shop and youll almost certainly have a gallery. The wind had shifted, so while we thought wed be heading back towards the clubhouse with the wind at our back that wasnt the case. A similar trio is reprised at the wonderful, short par-4 10th, where the hazards are reasonably cleared with a long-iron or fairway wood mind games notwithstanding. The parking lot is one of the most scenic in all of golf, occupying prime oceanfront property. 10, with a diagonal row of grassy mounds on the left side of the landing area and a pair of bunkers on the right, both of which force golfers to consider distance and direction on their drives. On the 424-yard 6th, three staggered lines of cross-mounding jut in from the left (the last sits 220 yards from the back tee). Verdict: The charming and exclusive Kittansett Club is one of the most underrated courses in America and might be my dark horse candidate for best course in New England. I paid the fine and Im living up to the agreement.. The "Caddyshack" actor was on the South Coast this weekend for the U.S. Senior Amateur golf championship at The Kittansett Club in Marion before heading up to Mattapoisett for a 7:30 p.m.. One involved pulling stones from the ground, and the other determining what to do with them once they were unearthed. Four times the State Amateur has been held here; each time it set a record for the number of entries. All of a sudden the courses you want to play tend to have less to do with prestige, and more to do with your personal preferences, geographic history, and the style of golf you enjoy most. It only took a minute, but from the moment I arrived, I knew I was going to like this place. Outside of the 1953 Walker Cup, Kittansett has largely stayed out of the national spotlight. Selectmen seemed hesitant to act immediately. This keeps the vibe more chill and low-key, and really allows you to soak in the wonderful setting on the Bay. From this vantage, at this introductory stage, its perhaps too easy to lump Kittansett in with the dozens of quirky, antique but ultimately docile, wind-dependent tracks that dot the Northeastern coastline. And the golfers playing in that event will be every bit as enthralled with the layout which also played host to the 1953 Walker Cup match as those who just teed it up there in the Mass Am. Yet Kittansetts length (6,814 yards, par 70), its smallish, steeply pitched greens, its overall strategic mettle were undiminished. At 450 yards from the tips, the opening at Kittansett is a stout par 4. At 16, for example. And with Hanse continuing to act as the clubs architectural consultant, one can be sure that the course at Kittansett will keep getting better. After the original drawings from William Flynn were discovered, Hanse refined his project in 2003, 2014 and again in 2019, adapting much of the Flynn plan. Kittansett was built in the 1920s and juts out on a peninsula directly into Buzzards Bay in Marion, Massachusetts outside of Boston. This approach plays to a large, flat green lined by bunkers on either side. Sorry. That prompted us to restore them to their original sizes. Walker died just prior to the Kittansett Matches, in June of 1953, and his death did little to buttress his longstanding efforts to keep a low profile. 4 through No. The 47 year old from Washington state the sitting U.S. This was his first Walker Cup and he showed the promise he would later fulfill, going unbeaten on the weekend. This is also one of the best bunkered holes on the course with numerous bunkers running through this fairway forcing the golfer to think carefully on each shot. Club records indicate that construction on the course commenced in summer 1922. With the tee box on the left, and also being a dogleg left, its already a very tricky hole for anyone who plays a fade, or in my case, hard slice. Those thinking of cutting the corner have to contend with tall trees lining the right. Review: The William J. Devine Golf Course at FranklinPark, Review: Marion Golf Club Worldgolfer's Golf Course Reviews, Follow Worldgolfer's Golf Course Reviews on WordPress.com, #134 Best Course in the World Golf Digest (2018), #84 Best Course in North America Top100golfcourse.com (2018), #77 Best Course in America Golf Digest (2021), #65 Best Course in America Golf Magazine (2022), #73 Best Course in America Top100golfcourse.com (2019), #49 Best Classic Course in America Golfweek (2022), #4 Best Course in Massachusetts Golf Digest (2021), #6 Best Course in Massachusetts Golf Magazine (2023), #7 Best Course in Massachusetts Top100golfcourse.com (2020), #7 Best Private Course in Massachusetts Golfweek (2022). Your email address will not be published. The course is located in South Newark and is operated by Essex County along with classics Francis Byrne and Hendricks Field. Kittansett has hosted the state amateur four times; each time it set a record for the number of entries. It makes for an extra special moment on 16 when you come out of the trees and out towards the water and the 3rd hole. The par 4 2nd also plays 415 yards and is another very difficult hole. During its memorable history Kittansett has hosted several Massachusetts Golf Association championships over the years. While this hole is drivable in theory, I think the ideal play is doing whatever you can to find the fairway. KITTANSETT CLUB MARION, MA 02738-1906 | Tax-exempt since May 1947 EIN: 04-2035017 Nonprofit Tax Code Designation: 501 (c) (7) Defined as: Social and recreational clubs. Being as exposed as it is, its clear much of the courses defense can come from the elements. This hole bends to the right around 175 yards with marshland lining the right and dense forest lining the left the entire way. But its a leap of faith even for members familiar with the gambit, and a thrilling leap at that. Flynn also broke up several fairways into sections, with cross bunkers protruding into landing areas from different sides of holes and gnarly stretches of rough and sandy waste areas stretching across some of them entirely. In some areas its more subtle (like on the 2nd fairway for instance.) The land the new police station sits on was donated by Tabor to the town for the purpose of building a new police station. Indeed, on a largely tree-lined golf course, its hard to imagine a seasoned architect would have placed such a proliferation of fairway-impeding obstacles. Beverly's clubhouse was only open for a short portion of the year in general but was actually used only on two weeks of official race days. Marion Town Administrator Paul Dawson noted at the Selectmens May 7 meeting that Briggs had not submitted a letter of resignation, and he asked Selectmen how to proceed or if the board has an appetite for removal.. But there are so many other holes of note. Briggs appointment to Marion Conservation Commission expires June 30, 2015. The 375 yard 17th is another dogleg left running in the opposite direction of 16. Amateur qualifying in 1996: 36 holes, 101 players playing off 1.4 or better, pins set near the middle, 80 degrees and not a scrape of wind. The oft-photographed 3rd, a pitch across an ocean inlet to a green surrounded by beach sand, is the notable exception. Matt. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2012-2022 Location 180, LLC | All rights reserved. Finally, in March of this year, while Briggs was on a motorcycling vacation in Florida, he got a call from his attorney saying the Ethics Commission was ready to sign an agreement to resolve the matter. The opening hole at Kittansett is tied for the longest par 4 on the course at 415 yards. The Kittansett Club 11 Point Rd Marion, MA 02738-1906 View Website EXPLORE THE COURSE MAP Panelists Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists 4.7 100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE. The locker room is surprisingly small, but it fits the quaint atmosphere of the club. Even got a prom pic. The setting of Kittansett is phenomenal. Back in 1922, when he got things rolling by donating the Cup, Walker had fully intended for the competition to be called by its official name, The United States Golf Association International Challenge Trophy. We also raised some of the sand faces so they were easier to see and more impressive visually. But they enjoyed no such luck with the wind or their opponents. I thoroughly enjoyed my 25 years working at The Kittansett Club. This has been a habit with you Selectmen for far too long. They are, in fact, enough to humble and beguile just about anyone in any sort of weather. Known as one of the top courses in the blossoming Scottsdale golf scene, this Coore/Crenshaw design is thoroughly enjoyable with minimal houses, an easily walkable, intimate routing, and plenty of strategy and variety. The keen golfer was said to be very knowledgeable about course architecture, thanks largely to trips he had taken with his sticks to the British Isles. Briggs lawyer, Robert Troy of Troy Wall Associates in Sandwich, used the Rule of Necessity in arguing Briggs case before the state Ethics Commission. Apparently overgrown trees behind this green obscured the view, but Gil Hanse removed them in the 1990s. Kittansett differs from vintage fare in this respect as well. (LogOut/ The fact that Kittansett was the site of the Mass Am last week for the sixth time in its history speaks to the high regard in which the course is held. Big hitter? Rolling down Point Road toward The Kittansett Club, past Sippican Harbor and passing before an ever more stately line of summer cottages (all in gray shingle), the ancient course comes into view through the drivers side window initially a hole or two bounded by Cape-style miniature pine, but then a striking, open expanse punctuated by golden fescues, lines of bracken hedgerows and chocolate-drop mounding. Kittansett can be a brute, but those who can control their distances and work their golf balls in the wind can certainly score. Truth be told, there was little overarching drama to the competition itself; the U.S. squad won easily, 9-3, securing its 13th victory in 14 tries. Its not just the length, the lack of elevation on the 11th teebox makes judging the distance even more difficult. The Kittansett Club layout elicited similar praise from competitors and spectators alike. The Country Club is definitely Massachusetts' best course and then it is a battle among Kittansett, Boston Golf Club, and Old Sandwich as the state's next best track. The view from this teebox is world-class, with 390 fantastic yards separating you from the water. In 2018, Marthas Vineyard Times photographer Peter Simon (brother of singer Carly Simon) filed a police report accusing Murray of slamming him against a door for taking photos of him at Lolas, an Oak Bluffs restaurant. The first tee time isnt until 1 on Mondays, so the course and club was pretty quiet. Then, there were the angles with which Flynn endowed so many of the holes. This hole marks a return to the Ocean, as the final three hole play on the tip of the archipelago. 18 brings you back to the clubhouse, and again throws off vibes of the opening and finishing holes at Maidstone and Fishers Island. As for the Conservation Commissions need for a better relationship with Tabor: Much of the academys waterfront property is located in a flood plain and wetlands, and therefore subject to Conservation Commission overview for building projects. Known for being an exclusively male club, Augusta recently opened its doors to three. As for Hood, he turned out to be more project manager than anything else, overseeing construction of the golf course while adding his own small touches. Its a fun all-or-nothing hole, and is certainly one of the highlights of the round. Designer:William Flynn/Frederic C. Hood (1922), Gil Hanse/Jim Wagner (1998, tree removal and bunker renovation). As you make the drive out Point Rd. The trees were here first and the thicket has been reduced, in fits and starts, over time. This circular green is lined by two deep bunkers on either side and the Ocean long. There are plenty of good, talented folks in Marion who dont have conflicts. The fairways, teeboxes, and greens are meticulously kept and the course has very little rough, instead featuring both swampy marshland and dry hardpan for those who venture offline. History:Long thought to be the work of amateur architect Frederic C. Hood, recent discoveries indicate that William Flynn deserves credit for the layout. . Relative to par, Im not sure theres a more difficult hole than the 11th. The tournament, held at the Kittansett Club each summer, features retired athletes like Celtics Bob Cousy and Tom Heinsohn, Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee and Bruin Milt Schmidt. Seasonal work but enjoyable. This green is one of the largest on the course. Briggs said he had been doing work for Tabor Academy for 23 years and this was a known fact before he was appointed to Marion Conservation Commission by the then Marion Board of Selectmen. The tee shot on the par 4, 5th is one of the most intimidating on the course with two big bunkers in the middle of the fairway to contend with and wetlands all down the right. Some of the mounds at Kittansett ran down the edges of holes and others diagonally across them. Its an island green, but instead of being surrounded by water, its completely surrounded by a bunker. It is now a much more open course, the sea is visible from many more holes, and the wind has become a significant factor in course management. Granted each of these courses are quite different from one another, but the flat opening hole heading out away from the clubhouse reminded me of my experience at those other clubs. One particularly devastating bunker is a crossbunker that juts onto the left fairway about 100 yards short of the green. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The course needed a facelift, said Jim Osborne, who was green chairman at the time. All it takes is one look at a Google map of the course to see why. All of the Tri-towns have people on their boards and commissions who serve double duty on other boards and whose businesses sometimes do business with the municipalities they serve. Featuring perhaps the tightest fairway at Kittansett, this dogleg doesnt occur until 240 yards, forcing the golfer to hit something longer than theyd prefer off the tee. 10 shows off more interesting mounding which is a theme throughout the course. When the rough and wind are up [and they usually are], this is a lot of golf course.. This hole features one of the coolest green complexes Ive played with what I can best describe as a diagonal Biarritz with the left side higher than right. The Club was originally built by founding member Frederic C. Hood who had significant knowledge of other American and British courses of the era. The underdog British might have hoped for a some of their weather to level the playing field. Somewhat reminiscent of a place like Humewood in South Africa, the course isn't quite in the same league as the best from Britain, but it does rest comfortably among the premier seaside layouts in this part of the world." Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. The course was so well designed and there were so many well-executed strategic elements, that it seemed like there had to be additional help from someone who was more prominent during the era. I imagine this hole floods or becomes a true island green when the tide is up. The par threes at Kittansett are among the best sets Ive played and the 3rd is the best of the bunch. But the discovery of a trove of documents in a Pennsylvania barn in the early 2000s revealed that the actual designer was William Flynn, one of the masters of the so-called Philadelphia school of architecture and a man whose credits include Pine Valley and Shinnecock Hills. In 2017, Murray reportedly yelled at people taking photos of him before abruptly departing from a VIP reception that charged $150 for, among other perks, the opportunity to take a photo with the legendary actor, according to the Chicago Tribune. This hole plays 175 yards to a wide yet shallow green surrounded by deep bunkers and fescue. Littler and Jackson were eventually penalized two holes, placing them three down on the fourth tee. The most prestigious event hosted by Kittansett was the 1953 Walker Cup when the United States defeated Great Britain & Ireland 9 to 3. At a prodigious 220 yards, this is a semi-blind par 3 courtesy of tall fescue directly in front of the teebox. This keeps the vibe more chill and low-key, and really allows you to soak in the wonderful setting on the Bay. Originally, it was the Native Americans who led the Plymouth settlers and their cattle to the warmer winter pastures on these shores. Fun work place with very supportative management. Unlock All Content, Become A Subscriber Today. Darius Oliver, in this short extract from the book Planet Golf USA, writes: "Enjoying scenic outlooks across the water to Cape Cod, Kittansett is a lovely setting for golf and the ever-changing nature of its holes ensure that a round here is constantly engaging. This hole is notable for a creek that bisects the fairway at 255 yards, causing many golfers to shy away from driver. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Playing back towards the clubhouse with a busy road on your right, this hole features a generous fairway especially the further left you go. The two Brits urged Pierson not to impose the penalty stipulated by the rules. Another one thats been on my personal list? Epic experience.. MARION, MASSACHUSETTS | Competitors in last weeks Massachusetts Amateur had the pleasure of playing one of the Bay States best golf courses at the Kittansett Club. We all have our list of bucket list courses. It makes for an interesting choice off the tee. Theres a giant crossbunker about 50 yards short and three deep ones on both sides of the green. According to Hanse, his initial mission was to restore the unique architecture of the layout while also enhancing its look, conditioning and playability. The 15th is the longest of a short set of par fives at 515 yards. Originally, it was the Native Americans who led the Plymouth settlers and their cattle to the warmer winter pastures on these shores. General Comments:Kittansetts clubhouse is understated, but gives off a classic New England summer charm. This is another very strong par 3 at 190 yards. This integrated piece appeared as a course feature and Walker Cup sidebar in LINKS Magazine during the summer of 2006. Find contact info for Kittansett Club employees Find Info Top Kittansett Club Employees James Burns General Manager. When you get your first glimpse of the club on the left-hand side my GPS was telling me Id arrived. Kittansett seems tailor-made for a national mid-amateur championship, and while Demmer hinted that the subject has been broached presumably with the folks who famously value par there are no plans. Sean, great article! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But work still needed to be done. But as in the case of the Marine Science Center situation, Briggs professional work and his public service crossed a blurred line when his excavating company was hired by D.W. White Construction, which was Tabors general contractor for the field construction, to haul excess dirt from the project to land owned by Tabor behind the new Marion Police Station at 550 Mill St. (Route 6). The British non-playing captain, Lieut. In retrospect, the 1953 Walker Cup was a thoroughly fascinating event, but not necessarily because it served as the coming-out party for Kittansett, for a pair of promising young Californians, Ken Venturi and Gene Littler or because E. Harvie Ward managed in the course of the competition, to avenge his 1952 British Amateur loss to the talented Irishman Joe Carr. And theres a good chance driver will be too much and take you through the fairway. The course layout originated and concluded at the unprotected ocean end of the Point. At just over 5700 yards, this par 70 plays more difficult than youd expect with small greens, tight fairways, and a hilly terrain. 17 is a visually tricky hole, as from the tee it can be tough to know exactly where youre going. Those elements made Kittansett very much a placement course. They also reinforced the belief that it was indeed a creation of Flynns and a precursor to some of his most celebrated work, for in later years, he included very similar features in his collaboration at Pine Valley with George Crump (think of the fourth, seventh and 13th holes there) and Shinnecock. Amateur Qualifier held here. 32% of Kittansett Club employees are women, while 68% are men. The American team was, in a word, loaded. The 8th marks the start of the interior holes, which have a decidedly different feel than their seaside companions. The most common ethnicity at Kittansett Club is White (76%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10%) and Black or African American (6%). 8 is a fantastic par 3 with an interesting green, nice mounding in the rear, and bunkers directly in front of and to the right of the green. This hole plays dead straight with thick forest running down the right the entire way. This undulating green is guarded by tall trees on the left and bunkers on either side. Donald Cherry was a Cup newcomer but didnt look particularly green in winning his singles match 9 and 7 over Norman Drew. The first and second holes both measure 415 yards from the white tees. Framed by cedar shake houses and the loveliest view of the Atlantic, Kittansett has a special place in the heart of all who visit. I can only hope one day Ill have the opportunity to return and experience it again. The project was soon undertaken by a group of local golf enthusiasts, many who gave generously of their time and financial resources to support the construction of Kittansett. About 30 yards short of the green, two cross-bunkers squeeze the fairway, preventing runners from reaching the green. The 380 yard 9th is one of the weaker holes on the course as a straightaway par 4 lined by tall trees on both sides. Its a seaside course peninsular for heavens sake; the Aboriginal American name means near (sett) the sea (kittan) but there isnt a proper dune in sight. 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