Best golf courses in New Hampshire.

Bretton Woods, NH

The Mount Washington Course at Omni Mount Washington Resort is an 18-hole resort golf course in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Designed by Donald Ross and completed in 1915, the par-72 course measures 7,004 yards from the back tees with views of the Presidential Range. It was restored to Ross's original plans by architect Brian Silva and reopened in 2008, and has hosted multiple New Hampshire Opens and the 2010 New England Open Championship.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Campton, NH

Owl's Nest is mountain golf in the best New Hampshire sense: big White Mountain views, meaningful elevation changes and a layout that makes you think about where to hit the ball. Originally designed by Mark Mungeam and later refined with Nicklaus Design, the course winds through the hills above the Pemigewasset River and uses the terrain well. The elevation changes are the story. There are plenty of uphill and downhill shots, several holes where club selection can get tricky, and some really memorable views, particularly late in the round. The par 3s and the closing stretch stand out, with the downhill 16th giving you one of those mountain-golf tee shots where the scenery can be almost as distracting as the golf. The greens are generally smooth and quick, and recent player feedback consistently mentions good conditioning and fast pace of play. The housing development is noticeable, so this isn't a completely secluded mountain experience. But the views, elevation changes and routing give it considerably more character than a typical resort community course. At roughly 6,800 yards from the back tees, it can also play plenty difficult without requiring you to bomb driver all day. The bigger appeal is the overall Owl's Nest experience. With lodging, dining and other resort amenities on site, it makes a lot of sense as part of a White Mountains golf weekend rather than simply a standalone round. Come for the mountain setting, stay for the resort, and expect a fun, challenging round with enough elevation and scenery to make it memorable.

Enfield, NH

Montcalm Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Enfield, New Hampshire, designed by Wogan & Sargent. A 1.3-mile entrance road climbs to a clubhouse with views of the surrounding mountains, valleys and lakes. The course uses four turf varieties and an intermediate cut to show off the shaping of its fairways, and plays about 6,829 yards at full length. Montcalm has added a driving range, practice green and training facility. The club sits on hilly ground in New Hampshire's Upper Valley.

Walpole, NH

Hooper Golf Course sits at the top of Prospect Hill Road in Walpole, New Hampshire. Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek designed the nine holes, and the course opened on July 2, 1927, a year after the Hooper Golf Club formed. The old Watkins Tavern serves as the clubhouse. The land rolls hard, and the greens are small, tilted and full of movement, which keeps the course playing firm against modern equipment. Hooper measures 3,033 yards at par 36 from the back tees. It is a public 9-hole course that also offers memberships.

Greenland, NH

Breakfast Hill Golf Club is a Brian Silva-designed public course in Greenland, New Hampshire, that opened in 2000. The par 71 layout sits on 170 acres of land that had been family-owned for more than 250 years and was previously working farmland until 1956. The course winds through tall pines and wooded New England terrain, with exposed granite outcroppings adding a distinctly local character. The 6,493-yard layout places a premium on accuracy, with tree-lined fairways, strategic doglegs and relatively small, contoured greens. Breakfast Hill has earned recognition as a top daily-fee facility, including Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" and repeated recognition from Golf Magazine and Golf.com. It also hosted the New Hampshire Open in 2022, bringing 156 players, including 119 professionals, to the course.

Jaffrey, NH

The Shattuck is a public 18-hole course in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, at the base of Mount Monadnock. Designed by Brian Silva and opened in 1991, it is routed across 157 acres of forest, wetland and granite ledge, with Stony Brook crossing several fairways. The par-5 fifth hole sits below a 30-foot rock ledge. From the black tees the course plays 6,764 yards to a par of 71, with a rating of 75.0 and a slope of 147. Six sets of tees are available, and 36 wooden bridges cross the wetlands.

Last verified 2026-09-24

Atkinson, NH

Atkinson Resort & Country Club is a public golf facility in Atkinson, New Hampshire, about 45 minutes north of Boston, developed by the Lewis family as part of a broader land development project. The front nine opened in 1996 and the back nine followed in 1998, with the course spread across roughly 420 acres of field and forest. The par-72 layout was recognized as the National Golf Course Owners Association's National Course of the Year in 2015. A nine-hole par-3 course and a golf academy were added in 2009, broadening the practice and instruction options on site. The club is open to the public, with a large clubhouse offering dining, event space and overnight guest rooms, along with heated hitting bays for year-round practice in the New England climate.

Tilton, NH

Lochmere Golf & Country Club (Lochmere Country Club) is an 18-hole public golf course in Tilton, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region. Designed by Phil Wogan and George Sargent, the course opened as nine holes in 1992 under the Chaille family and expanded to 18 holes in 1998. It plays to 6,711 yards from the back tees with a 72.7 rating and 127 slope, and has received a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Somersworth, NH

The Oaks Golf Links in Somersworth, New Hampshire is an 18-hole course designed by William Bradley Booth that opened in the mid-2000s. The layout plays to a par of 71 and roughly 6,700 yards from its longest tees, with a driving range on site. It is part of a facility that also includes the adjacent Candia Woods-affiliated ownership group. The course sits in Strafford County near Dover, Portsmouth, and Rochester.

Canterbury, NH

Canterbury Woods Country Club is located in Canterbury, New Hampshire, surrounded by rural hill country typical of the Granite State's Merrimack Valley area. Ross Forbes designed the 18-hole course, which opened in the early 2000s across roughly 35 acres of bent grass fairways. Four sets of tees let the course play from about 4,800 to 6,600 yards, giving golfers of varying ability a workable challenge on the rolling terrain. It also hosts events and golf leagues throughout the season.

Last verified 2026-09-17

North Conway, NH

Hale's Location Golf Course sits in the White Mountains near North Conway, New Hampshire, in the small township of Hale's Location, framed by White Horse Ledge and Cathedral Ledge. The course and the adjoining White Mountain Hotel both opened in 1990, developed by owner Gary Sullivan. Designed by architect Albert Zikorus, the nine-hole layout plays to a par of 70 at about 5,820 yards, with narrow, tree-lined fairways and consistent mountain views from every hole. It draws roughly 7,000 rounds a year despite being lightly known outside the region. Hale's Location operates as a public course tied to the hotel, with the White Mountain Hotel serving as its clubhouse and 19th hole for visiting golfers.

Waterville Valley, NH

Waterville Valley Golf Club, established in 1898 by summer residents of the New Hampshire resort town, is one of the oldest golf courses in the state. Set against the backdrop of 4,000-foot White Mountain peaks, the nine-hole course underwent a major renovation in 2005 that redesigned six holes while preserving its historic character. The layout plays to a par of 31 with four par-4 holes and five par-3s. It remains a public, resort-affiliated course with rolling fairways that lead from the valley floor into the surrounding hills.

Keene, NH

The North Course at Bretwood Golf Course in Keene, New Hampshire, traces to a design by Geoffrey Cornish, whose original nine holes opened in the late 1960s. Architect Hugh Barrett, who had worked with Cornish, added a second nine in 1989 that was paired with Cornish's back nine to form the current North layout, while a separate combination forms the club's South Course. The two 18-hole courses share routing along the Ashuelot River, with tree-lined fairways, water in play on numerous holes and noticeable elevation change for the region. Bretwood is a family-owned, 36-hole public facility, one of the larger golf operations in New Hampshire, with a driving range and practice areas shared between both courses.

Hollis, NH

Overlook Golf Club is a public, 18-hole course in Hollis, New Hampshire, along the Nashua River near the Massachusetts border. Designed by architect David Friel and opened around 1989, the course was built with natural wetlands, sculpted bunkers and stands of pine trees framing many of its holes. It plays to a par of 71 from the back tees, with several sets of tees offering a range of yardages for different skill levels. Despite being open to the public, the course has a private club feel due to its relatively secluded setting and mature landscaping. Overlook hosts corporate and group outings and is positioned as a traditional, championship-style test for golfers in the greater Nashua area.

Litchfield, NH

Passaconaway Country Club sits on about 140 acres along the Merrimack River in Litchfield, New Hampshire, close to the Massachusetts border. Brian Silva of Cornish and Silva designed the course, which opened in September 1989. The 18-hole layout plays to a par of 72 and measures about 6,855 yards from the back tees, with a slope rating of 132, and reviewers note the course's length as one of its defining challenges. Passaconaway operates as a public course with a clubhouse offering food and drink after rounds. It shares ownership with a sister course, Hidden Creek, and both are positioned as golf destinations for players from New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Campton, NH

Formerly known as White Mountain Country Club, this 18-hole championship course was originally designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Bill Robinson in the 1970s. Recently acquired by Owl's Nest Resort and fully renovated by Robert McNeil of The Northeast Golf Company. Plays to par 71 over approximately 6,400-6,500 yards with wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and bent grass surfaces. A traditional New England layout that suits a broad range of golfers.

Goffstown, NH

Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown, New Hampshire is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Phil Wogan and George Sargent that opened in the late 1990s. The layout stretches to roughly 6,800 yards from the back tees and offers wide views of the surrounding countryside. It operates as a public course with a full practice facility. Stonebridge has drawn regional recognition from area golf publications since opening.

North Sutton, NH

The Country Club of New Hampshire is located in North Sutton, at the base of Mount Kearsarge, with views toward the White Mountain National Forest. The course opened in 1957 and was designed by architect William F. Mitchell across heavily wooded, hilly terrain. It has been recognized as one of the top public-access courses in New Hampshire and has hosted the New Hampshire Open and New Hampshire Amateur. The par-72, 18-hole course plays to roughly 6,714 yards from the back tees, with elevation changes and subtle green complexes throughout. The club is public and includes lodging and practice facilities alongside the course; management passed to KemperSports in 2025.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Loudon, NH

Loudon Country Club is located on Route 106 in Loudon, New Hampshire, about a mile and a half from New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by William Leombruno and measures 6,298 yards from the back tees, with a slope rating of 120. The layout follows hilly terrain typical of the area, with small, fast greens and modest water features. Members maintain gardens around the clubhouse, and the property includes an on-site restaurant, Out of Bounds Sports Pub. Loudon operates as a semi-private club: members hold priority, but the public can book tee times through the pro shop, and outings and tournaments are hosted regularly. The season runs from April through October.

Salem, NH

Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course is an 18-hole public course in Salem, New Hampshire, built on about 135 acres of former farmland. The gently rolling terrain and open meadows were shaped to suit a links-style layout. The course was designed by MHF Design and George Sargent and opened in 1994. It remains a family-operated business and includes a full driving range, pro shop and a bar and grill known as the 19th Hole that is open to the public regardless of whether guests are playing golf. Tee times for public play can be booked up to five days in advance, with posted green fees, cart fees and twilight rates, along with seasonal specials.

Portsmouth, NH

Pease Golf Course occupies land in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, that has been used for golf since 1901, when the first nine holes were designed by Alexander Findlay as part of what was then Portsmouth Country Club. A second nine was added in 1931, and the Air Force later operated the site as Pease Air Force Base Golf Course before it passed to the Pease Development Authority in 1991. The facility today has 27 holes across three connected nines, with combined 18-hole routings playing to a par around 71. The layout runs through wooded terrain with streams crossing several holes. Pease is open to public play with online and phone tee time booking, a large driving range, indoor golf simulators, and Grill 28, a year-round public restaurant and bar on site.

North Conway, NH

North Conway Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in North Conway Village, New Hampshire, first established in 1895 along the Saco River below the village. It is a par-71 championship layout with course architecture credited to Alex Findlay beginning in 1900. The club has hosted the NH Open, NH Men's and Women's Amateur Championships, and the NHPGA Chapter Championship, and was named a top-five course in New Hampshire by Golf Advisor.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Bretton Woods, NH

One of the oldest golf courses in New Hampshire, the Mount Pleasant Course first opened in 1895 on the grounds of the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. This historic nine-hole, par-35 layout was originally designed by Alex Findlay and later refined by Geoffrey Cornish and Mark Mungeam. Scenic, strategic, and rich with character, it offers a relaxed yet engaging round with sweeping White Mountains views.

Grantham, NH

Eastman Golf Links is located in Grantham, New Hampshire, in the Dartmouth and Lake Sunapee region, with a routing through rolling hills that gives many holes elevated views. The 18-hole course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and is certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. It is a semi-private championship layout with seven sets of tees to accommodate different skill levels. Eastman Golf Links is open to the public daily in addition to serving members of the surrounding Eastman community, and it includes a driving range, putting green, short-game area, golf shop and an on-site tavern.

Last verified 2026-09-17