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Few courses on the North Shore of Massachusetts carry the atmosphere of Bass Rocks, a compact, character-rich layout perched along the rocky Atlantic coastline of Gloucester's East Gloucester neighborhood. The club dates to 1901, making it one of the older private clubs in a region that takes its golf history seriously, and the course reflects the rugged, wind-scoured terrain that defines Cape Ann — granite outcroppings, native scrub, and salt air that can turn a calm morning round into something considerably more demanding by afternoon.
The par 69 is not a concession to modernity but a reflection of the land itself. Short holes demand precision rather than power, and the ocean proximity means conditions shift constantly. Gloucester is a working fishing city, one of the oldest in America, and Bass Rocks shares that no-frills, deeply local character — this is a members' club that has served the community for generations rather than chasing destination appeal.
Cape Ann's golf scene is intimate and rooted, and Bass Rocks fits it perfectly: understated, authentic, and more demanding than it first appears.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD · men | 6,040 | 69.5 | 124 | 69 |
| GOLD · women | 6,040 | 75.4 | 139 | 71 |
| BLUE · men | 5,622 | 67.6 | 119 | 69 |
| BLUE · women | 5,622 | 73.8 | 130 | 71 |
| WHITE · men | 5,106 | 65.7 | 110 | 69 |
| WHITE · women | 5,106 | 70.4 | 117 | 71 |
| GREEN · men | 4,717 | 63.1 | 107 | 69 |
| GREEN · women | 4,717 | 68.1 | 111 | 71 |
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