250 Milestone Rd,
Siasconset, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts MA 02564
The Course:
18 holes. Open links-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open countryside.
Designer:
Rees Jones
41.270529
-69.981500
On Nantucket Island, 2 mi NW of Siasconset.
Nantucket GC
Nantucket Golf Club: this relatively recent arrival on Nantucket ("The Grey Lady" as the island is often called), sits some distance inland from the coastline. Notwithstanding the absence of sea views onto "in-coming tides and Atlantic waves", renowned designer Rees Jones has crafted an excellent "open links-style" course here. Arguably, its one of his best designs.
There's many a seaside course that could be described as a wild golfing adventure amongst the dunes. Here at this very private and exclusive club, things might feel a little more restrained and noticeably preened. But the layout still provides a golfing challenge to thoroughly enjoy ... should you secure that all-important member's invite to play
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club; visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Excellent
Nantucket's eponymous golf club is located on the southeast corner of this popular and upmarket Atlantic-facing island. Here the whaling industry once flourished, and from here Herman Melville's legendary Captain Ahab and his whaling ship Pequod set out to do battle with a larger than life white whale, Moby Dick.
Directly next door to Nantucket GC you'll find the historic nine-hole Siasconset Golf Course (established in 1899, and pronounced "Sconset"). It is thought to be the oldest privately owned golf course open to the public in the US. From its fairways you might just be able to glimpse a hole or two of the very private Nantucket GC.
Massachusetts' 17th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
World's former 91st best course (GOLF magazine, 2001).
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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