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Par 68 layouts often get dismissed before a round even begins, but King Rail Golf Course in Lynnfield makes a genuine case for the short-course format as a legitimate test rather than a warm-up act. The par figure reflects a design built around precision and shot-making rather than raw distance — expect a collection of shorter holes that demand accuracy off the tee, creativity around the greens, and a short game that holds up under pressure.
Lynnfield sits in Essex County, just north of Boston in the heart of the North Shore, a region with deep roots in New England golf. The surrounding landscape is classic northeastern Massachusetts — mixed hardwood forests, rocky glacial terrain, and the kind of seasonal drama that makes spring and fall rounds feel genuinely atmospheric. Winters close most courses here, so the season runs roughly April through November.
King Rail reads like a course that rewards repeat play and local knowledge over brute force. For golfers who appreciate a layout where every club in the bag gets a turn and a single wayward iron can cost real strokes, that's a compelling proposition.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE/WHITE · men | 4,804 | 63.6 | 112 | 68 |
| WHITE/WHITE · women | 4,804 | 68 | 111 | 68 |
| GREEN/WHITE · men | 4,371 | 62 | 104 | 68 |
| GREEN/WHITE · women | 4,366 | 64.9 | 105 | 68 |
| GREEN/GREEN · men | 3,938 | 60.2 | 95 | 68 |
| GREEN/GREEN · women | 3,938 | 61.8 | 98 | 68 |
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