George Wright Golf Course
Plan your round at George Wright Golf Course
George Wright Golf Course is a Donald Ross design dating to 1938, owned by the City of Boston and set in Hyde Park. It plays to par 70 over rolling, tree-lined ground, with several hilltop tee shots, blind approaches and false-front greens. The course is open to the public through the city's tee time system.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by Donald Ross
- Opened 1938
Course strategy
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George Wright Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
379
yds ·White
Tree-lined on the left with out of bounds right. Keep the approach off the mounds left of the green.
Hole 2
329
yds ·White
The approach is uphill. A tee shot of about 220 yards leaves a level lie, and aiming at the center avoids the left bunker.
Hole 3
504
yds ·White
Reachable for long hitters but better played as a three-shot hole. The landing zone is tight and the front bunkers are deep, so play to the middle.
Hole 4
149
yds ·White
Deep front bunkers and a fescue-covered hill behind the green. Aim for the middle, not the flag.
Hole 5
413
yds ·White
A difficult dogleg right with a semi-blind, downhill approach. The tee shot goes to the hilltop, and trees on the left should be avoided.
Hole 6
367
yds ·White
Tight and tree-lined, so stay in the middle. The front bunkers sit well short of the green.
Hole 7
422
yds ·White
The tee shot goes to the hilltop, which sets up a downhill approach. The right side falls away, so keep approaches below the hole.
Hole 8
155
yds ·White
A straight uphill par 3 that plays longer than its yardage. Missing left is costly, and the bunkers are set back.
Hole 9
438
yds ·White
The tee shot must stay in the middle. The approach often comes from an uneven lie.
Hole 10
442
yds ·White
The tee shot needs some length down the middle-right. The approach is downhill to a large, undulating green, leaving an uphill putt.
Hole 11
345
yds ·White
Favor the left side and aim for the rock formation. Missing right brings a double bogey into play, and approaches should stay below the hole.
Hole 12
402
yds ·White
A slight downhill dogleg right. The approach comes from a downhill, uneven lie.
Hole 13
369
yds ·White
Two ponds guard the left side, so keep the tee shot right. Play the approach to the middle to avoid the false front.
Hole 14
174
yds ·White
Thread the tee shot through trees to a green with a false front. Shots need to reach the middle two-thirds.
Hole 15
500
yds ·White
A tee shot over the hill can put the green in reach in two. Trees and out of bounds run along the right.
Hole 16
325
yds ·White
Keep tee shots left-center to avoid the fairway bunker and the out of bounds on the right.
Hole 17
160
yds ·White
Wind makes distance hard to judge. Greenside bunkers call for a high, lofted shot, and approaches should stay below the hole.
Hole 18
364
yds ·White
A tree-lined dogleg right with fairway bunkers to avoid. Water crosses the fairway after a poor tee shot, and a deep bunker guards the right of the green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 394 | 379 | 287 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 364 | 329 | 272 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 527 | 504 | 350 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 159 | 149 | 121 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 426 | 413 | 348 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 384 | 367 | 302 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 433 | 422 | 359 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 167 | 155 | 142 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 449 | 438 | 309 |
| Out | 35 | 3,303 | 3,156 | 2,490 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 462 | 442 | 314 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 350 | 345 | 241 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 412 | 402 | 361 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 386 | 369 | 282 |
| 14 | 3 | 16 | 189 | 174 | 132 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 507 | 500 | 374 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 346 | 325 | 272 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 167 | 160 | 150 |
| 18 | 4 | 12 | 384 | 364 | 292 |
| In | 35 | 3,203 | 3,081 | 2,418 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,506 | 6,237 | 4,908 | |
| Rating / Slope | 69.5 / 126 | 68.6 / 123 | 70.3 / 115 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Register in the pro shop before you tee off
- The stone wall around the course is out of bounds
- No practicing on the course
- Allow faster groups to play through
- Buy any alcohol on the premises
Arrival & check-in
All golfers must register in the pro shop before playing.
Practice facilities
The scorecard's course rules state that practicing on the course is not allowed.
Food & drink
A clubhouse grill serves food and beverages, and all alcohol must be purchased on the premises.
Pace of play
The scorecard shows a pace-of-play schedule for a 4 hour 10 minute round and asks golfers to let faster players play through.
Policies
USGA rules apply. The stone wall surrounding the course is out of bounds with no relief. Please replace divots, rake bunkers and repair ball marks. The city publishes separate rules and regulations and tee time booking policies pages.
Quick answers
George Wright Golf Course at a glance
Is George Wright Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. George Wright Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does George Wright Golf Course have, and what's the par?
George Wright Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,908 to 6,506 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to George Wright Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers George Wright Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed George Wright Golf Course?
George Wright Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1938.
What practice facilities does George Wright Golf Course have?
The scorecard's course rules state that practicing on the course is not allowed.
What's the pace of play at George Wright Golf Course?
The scorecard shows a pace-of-play schedule for a 4 hour 10 minute round and asks golfers to let faster players play through.
What food and drink does George Wright Golf Course have?
A clubhouse grill serves food and beverages, and all alcohol must be purchased on the premises.
How do you book a tee time at George Wright Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 617-364-2300.
Where is George Wright Golf Course?
George Wright Golf Course is at 420 West St, Hyde Park, MA 02136.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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