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Hickory Ridge Golf Club sits in Amherst, one of the Five College towns of central Massachusetts — a pocket of the Pioneer Valley where the Connecticut River lowlands give way to the rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests that define this part of New England. The terrain here tends toward gentle elevation changes, open meadows edged by tree lines, and the kind of modest, unpretentious golf that suits a college town doing serious things without making a fuss about it.
As a public facility in a community anchored by UMass Amherst and the surrounding colleges, Hickory Ridge draws a democratic mix of players — students, faculty, townspeople, and visiting families — which gives it an easygoing, accessible atmosphere that suits the region's character. The par-71 layout means players should expect a slight lean toward shorter, more strategic holes rather than a relentless parade of long par 4s.
Fall is when this corner of Massachusetts earns its reputation, and a round at Hickory Ridge during peak foliage season would put the course's tree-lined character on full display. The Pioneer Valley's long, dry autumns make it some of the most reliable golf weather in New England.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE · men | 6,704 | 72.9 | 130 | 71 |
| WHITE · men | 6,311 | 71 | 128 | 70 |
| GREEN · men | 5,895 | 68.9 | 126 | 69 |
| GREEN · women | 5,895 | 74.5 | 135 | 73 |
| RED · men | 5,272 | 67.7 | 122 | 67 |
| RED · women | 5,272 | 71.3 | 118 | 69 |
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