Bass River Golf Course
Plan your round at Bass River Golf Course
Bass River Golf Course in South Yarmouth is a Donald Ross design that dates to 1900. It is a par 72 layout of 6,138 yards from the back tees, with wide fairways, small greens and views of Bass River. It is part of Yarmouth Golf, with Bayberry Hills nearby. The signature hole is a 169-yard par 3 played across marsh to an elevated green.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Donald Ross
- Opened 1900
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Bass River Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
205
yds ·Silver
A short par 4 that plays uphill to a small green.
Hole 2
275
yds ·Silver
A long par 4 with a valley in front of a wide green.
Hole 3
422
yds ·Silver
A short, open par 5 with a bunker on the right.
Hole 4
420
yds ·Silver
A long par 5 where the approach is risky because of a bend in the hole.
Hole 5
140
yds ·Silver
The only par 3 on the front nine, to a skinny green.
Hole 6
285
yds ·Silver
A straightaway par 4 with a blind, uphill second shot.
Hole 7
360
yds ·Silver
A straightaway par 5 with a wide fairway.
Hole 8
300
yds ·Silver
A par 4 to the smallest green on the course, ringed by sand.
Hole 9
320
yds ·Silver
Water runs down the left side and bunkers guard the green.
Hole 10
335
yds ·Silver
A left dogleg par 4 that crosses a valley.
Hole 11
341
yds ·Silver
A left dogleg to a two-tiered green that sits below the fairway.
Hole 12
272
yds ·Silver
A short par 4 where the short game matters most.
Hole 13
110
yds ·Silver
A short par 3 with bunkers on both sides of the green.
Hole 14
425
yds ·Silver
A right dogleg par 5 finishing at a two-tiered green.
Hole 15
150
yds ·Silver
The signature par 3, played over marsh and water to an elevated green with a view of the river valley.
Hole 16
135
yds ·Silver
A par 3 to a large, heavily undulating green.
Hole 17
280
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
330
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Silver | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 258 | 247 | 205 | 200 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 406 | 380 | 275 | 270 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 510 | 440 | 422 | 414 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 525 | 495 | 420 | 415 |
| 5 | 3 | 17 | 170 | 151 | 140 | 135 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 350 | 333 | 285 | 280 |
| 7 | 5 | 9 | 485 | 470 | 360 | 355 |
| 8 | 4 | 11 | 350 | 340 | 300 | 295 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 355 | 339 | 320 | 315 |
| Out | 38 | 3,409 | 3,195 | 2,727 | 2,679 | |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 356 | 340 | 335 | 330 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 358 | 348 | 341 | 336 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 290 | 275 | 272 | 190 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 129 | 120 | 110 | 100 |
| 14 | 5 | 4 | 488 | 460 | 425 | 375 |
| 15 | 3 | 16 | 169 | 150 | 150 | 115 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 204 | 143 | 135 | 130 |
| 17 | 4 | 12 | 310 | 285 | 280 | 275 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 425 | 400 | 330 | 325 |
| In | 34 | 2,729 | 2,521 | 2,378 | 2,176 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,138 | 5,716 | 5,105 | 4,855 | |
| Rating / Slope | 69.7 / 123 | 67.3 / 116 | — | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | 73.5 / 128 | 69.6 / 117 | 64.9 / 111 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Aim for two hours per nine holes and stay with the group ahead
- Greens are small, so approach shots reward accuracy
- Expect a sea breeze on the closing holes
- The course has three sets of tees plus a forward women's tee, so pick the set that fits your game
Food & drink
The Bass River Grille serves the course and can be reached at (508) 744-5008.
Pace of play
The goal is two hours per nine holes. Keep pace with the group in front of you; player assistants are on the course to help.
Quick answers
Bass River Golf Course at a glance
Is Bass River Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Bass River Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Bass River Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Bass River Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,855 to 6,138 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Bass River Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Bass River Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Bass River Golf Course?
Bass River Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1900.
What's the pace of play at Bass River Golf Course?
The goal is two hours per nine holes. Keep pace with the group in front of you; player assistants are on the course to help.
What food and drink does Bass River Golf Course have?
The Bass River Grille serves the course and can be reached at (508) 744-5008.
How do you book a tee time at Bass River Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (508) 398-9079.
Where is Bass River Golf Course?
Bass River Golf Course is at 62 Highbank Rd, South Yarmouth, MA 02664.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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