Taconic Golf Club
Plan your round at Taconic Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club is a par-71 course on the Williams College campus in Williamstown, laid out by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek in 1927-28 and restored by Gil Hanse in 2009. Tree-lined, rolling fairways with Berkshire mountain views, fast greens, and a demanding back nine bookended by two par 5s. It plays 6,808 yards from the Black tees (73.5 rating, 134 slope). Open to the public alongside its members.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek (1927); Gil Hanse restoration (2009)
- Opened 1928
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Taconic Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
450
yds ·Purple
Par 5 opener. Aim the tee shot right of center and short of the fairway bunker, then lay up to about the 100-yard marker. The green runs from back left to front right.
Hole 2
339
yds ·Purple
Favor the left side off the tee to stay clear of the bunker. The approach is uphill and plays long to a hard-to-read green, especially with front-left pins.
Hole 3
373
yds ·Purple
Driver is often not needed. The fairway is widest around the 150-yard marker. The green is two-tiered with a false front and breaks back right to front left.
Hole 4
318
yds ·Purple
A creek runs down the left and must be carried on the approach, which also faces a steep false front. Aim for the center of the green.
Hole 5
135
yds ·Purple
Play to the side opposite the flag. The back of the green rises, which makes recovery from long difficult.
Hole 6
335
yds ·Purple
Stay right and avoid the left fairway bunkers. Keep the second shot below the hole on a very fast green that slopes back to front.
Hole 7
350
yds ·Purple
Dogleg right with the center fairway bunker as the aiming point. The uphill approach to a narrow two-tier green is among the hardest on the course.
Hole 8
360
yds ·Purple
Stay left off the tee for the best angle. The second shot plays slightly downhill and a bit shorter.
Hole 9
152
yds ·Purple
A downhill par 3 where wind decides the club; the flag in front of the clubhouse helps read it. Fescue and bunkers on the left make misses costly.
Hole 10
458
yds ·Purple
A par 5 that calls for three controlled shots. The green is fast and two-tiered, and going long is risky.
Hole 11
366
yds ·Purple
A long par 4 where a good drive matters. For front pins, bounce the ball in from the right; for middle or back pins, stay out of the large bunker right of the green.
Hole 12
310
yds ·Purple
Keep the tee shot short of the pines and the right fairway bunker. The approach is uphill to a false-front green that is fastest from back right to front left.
Hole 13
360
yds ·Purple
Aim right of center in the fairway, not at the hill by the 150-yard marker. Uphill lies may need extra club.
Hole 14
145
yds ·Purple
A par 3 surrounded by bunkers, playing about a club shorter than the 9th in similar conditions.
Hole 15
384
yds ·Purple
A downhill tee shot; favor the left to avoid the bunker. The second shot plays short and can be bounced in from the short right.
Hole 16
380
yds ·Purple
The approach plays about 15 yards longer because of elevation. Stay below the hole on a very fast green that slopes back to front.
Hole 17
200
yds ·Purple
A long par 3 where short is best. Many players land short right and let the ball bounce on. The green is very fast with strong breaks.
Hole 18
411
yds ·Purple
Out of bounds runs down the left and a bunker guards the short right of the green. The conservative play is a second shot to the 100-yard marker and then a wedge.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Gold | Purple | White | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 14 | 480 | 470 | 450 | 391 | 338 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 406 | 355 | 339 | 324 | 221 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 421 | 383 | 373 | 344 | 243 |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | 358 | 346 | 318 | 256 | 189 |
| 5 | 3 | 16 | 178 | 157 | 135 | 126 | 126 |
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 372 | 356 | 335 | 257 | 197 |
| 7 | 4 | 6 | 402 | 368 | 350 | 293 | 200 |
| 8 | 4 | 10 | 394 | 382 | 360 | 297 | 195 |
| 9 | 3 | 18 | 178 | 167 | 152 | 143 | 143 |
| Out | 35 | 3,189 | 2,984 | 2,812 | 2,431 | 1,852 | |
| 10 | 5 | 13 | 506 | 498 | 458 | 415 | 353 |
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 478 | 449 | 366 | 315 | 247 |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | 377 | 363 | 310 | 300 | 210 |
| 13 | 4 | 5 | 403 | 377 | 360 | 310 | 203 |
| 14 | 3 | 17 | 163 | 152 | 145 | 128 | 128 |
| 15 | 4 | 9 | 441 | 426 | 384 | 361 | 250 |
| 16 | 4 | 1 | 460 | 430 | 380 | 332 | 259 |
| 17 | 3 | 11 | 246 | 221 | 200 | 159 | 59 |
| 18 | 5 | 15 | 545 | 510 | 411 | 392 | 337 |
| In | 36 | 3,619 | 3,426 | 3,014 | 2,712 | 2,046 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,808 | 6,410 | 5,826 | 5,143 | 3,898 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.5 / 134 | 71.8 / 131 | 68.9 / 128 | 65.8 / 117 | 59.5 / 104 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | 80.1 / 141 | 78.0 / 136 | 74.8 / 129 | 70.5 / 123 | 63.6 / 108 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Call the pro shop at (413) 458-3997 to book; non-members can reserve 5 days ahead
- Collared shirt and sleeves for men; no jeans or tee shirts
- The range is at Cole Field, not at the course, with a daily fee for non-members
- Greens are fast and slope back to front on several holes; keep approaches below the hole
- Hole 17 is a long par 3 (up to 246 yards), so pick your tee with that in mind
- Check the shop on weather closures; a warning light sits on the clubhouse roof
- The restaurant is open to the public after your round
Dress code
Shirts and shoes are required on the course and in the restaurant. Men's shirts need a collar and sleeves; jeans, gym shorts, cut-offs, tennis or very short shorts, muscle shirts and tee shirts are not allowed. Women may not wear jeans, cut-offs, gym, tennis or short shorts, tee shirts, halter or mesh tops, and sleeveless tops must fully cover the shoulders.
Practice facilities
The practice center is at Cole Field on the Williams campus and runs late May through mid-August. It has a large putting green, a chipping and bunker area, practice nets and a driving range (closed Mondays and Thursdays). Members use it free; guests and the public pay a daily fee that covers unlimited balls. Lessons and clinics are arranged through the pro shop.
Food & drink
A full-service restaurant open to the public serves lunch and dinner during the golf season, with terraces overlooking the course. Posted hours are 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Policies
The course is open to the public and also has members. Tee times can be booked up to 7 days ahead for members and 5 days ahead by phone for non-members. Williams College students, employees and their guests have their own rates, and the course can close for weather (check status with the pro shop). Cart rules are in a policy posted on the course page; call the shop with questions.
Quick answers
Taconic Golf Club at a glance
Is Taconic Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Taconic Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Taconic Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Taconic Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 3,898 to 6,808 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Taconic Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Taconic Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Taconic Golf Club?
Taconic Golf Club was designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek (1927); Gil Hanse restoration (2009) and opened in 1928.
What's the dress code at Taconic Golf Club?
Shirts and shoes are required on the course and in the restaurant. Men's shirts need a collar and sleeves; jeans, gym shorts, cut-offs, tennis or very short shorts, muscle shirts and tee shirts are not allowed.
What practice facilities does Taconic Golf Club have?
The practice center is at Cole Field on the Williams campus and runs late May through mid-August. It has a large putting green, a chipping and bunker area, practice nets and a driving range (closed Mondays and Thursdays).
What food and drink does Taconic Golf Club have?
A full-service restaurant open to the public serves lunch and dinner during the golf season, with terraces overlooking the course. Posted hours are 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
How do you book a tee time at Taconic Golf Club?
Call the course at (413) 458-3997.
Where is Taconic Golf Club?
Taconic Golf Club is at 19 Meacham St, Williamstown, MA 01267.
Info last reviewed November 3, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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