One of the most beautiful public golf courses (voted number 1 or 2 in New England every year),…read moreTaconic offers tournament quality golf to anyone. The course is beautiful, with a manageable front and long back 9 (6500 yrs) from the middle tees. The course is open and even high handicap golfers will not lose many balls; there are really only a few spots on the course that are truly out of bounds. The staff is typically very friendly, Jeremy who manages the bag room is particularly nice. The pros are all great too. The whole place is well maintained, as they do host PGA (junior/womens) events from time to time. The greens play very fast towards the end of summer, and some of them slope in ways that will really frustrate anyone. Price-wise, the place is on the upper end if you have no college affiliation (about 140 or so) but is exceptionally cheap for students (35 dollars) so definitely a place to visit if you are in the area and still in school. The course truly cannot be recommended enough, and it offers some exceptional views of both the Williams College campus and the surrounding areas.

I wish I would have read the previous 1 star reviews before paying almost $115 for 18 holes at this…read morecourse. The fairways were completely beat up, the driving range was closed, and actual mountain views were only on 1 hole. The gentleman working the counter was not very friendly either. Don't waste your money or time playing here

Definitely not a place you would visit twice Getting…read moreconstantly rushed. Even though our first nine holes were 1hr45min (which I thought was a spectacular pace). Course has workers digging holes one every other hole with piles of dirt right in front of tee box. Food at the restaurant is quite awful. May have been the worst burger I have ever had. How do you mess up a burger!!! so bad. My suggestion play a round at Mt Snow at half the price and have a burger at Snow Republic.

One of the best golf courses I've ever played. The greens were in incredible shape, the fairways…read morewere beautiful, and the tee boxes were absolutely perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

My daughter graduated from Keene State College over 15 years ago. I made many trips back and forth…read morewhile she was in school. Strange I never knew this course existed until a friend invited me to play both North and South courses on one day. Overall it was fun. I played the South course much better than the slightly more difficult North. I'll blame it on being tired. It was a long day made needlessly longer. Both courses are in pretty good shape. The greens had quite a bit of undulation to them, but they ran true. Fairways were also in decent shape. It was a nice day of golf, but made long by poor course scheduling management. We prebooked our 3 tee slots, there were 12 of us. The morning round went off without a hitch. We were scheduled to go off the second round on the North course between 1 and 1:30, about an hour or so after the 1st round. When we completed the morning South course round, the pro informed us there would be a little delay as they had a scramble tournament in progress on the North and they were running slow. Nearly 2 hours later, and little communication, we were still waiting. I'm sure they run many scramble tournaments do it amazes me that thry misjudged completion so badly. We finally did tee off and got the round in as dusk was approaching. I then had an hour and a half ride home to a pissed off wife and disappointed grandson

Some courses look amazing on websites, but then disappoint in real life. This one looks incredible…read moreon the website... then lives up to it in real life, and then some. I make sure to go out at least once a year to play 36 holes. So I have probably played over 200 courses in my lifetime, and this is my favorite of them all. A true player's course, full of subtleties that can only be appreciated by good golfers. Every single hole is unique, there's not one single throwaway hole out of the 18. Every par 3 is an absolute gem, and it has 4 of the most interesting par 5's you've ever seen. This is not meant to shortchange the par 4's, which are also all very different and challenging. As beautiful as this course is, the greens are where the men are separated from the boys at the Crump. And if you're not in the correct section of the green with your approach, good luck 2-putting. It's as true a test of golfing ability as you'll find in New England. If you can break 80 here, you can probably shoot even par anywhere else. And for such a spectacular course, the people that work there are incredibly friendly and low-key. I've been to countless courses in New England (e.g. Wachusett and Shaker Hills) that can't hold a candle to Crump, where the uppity staff acts as if they're running Augusta. You get none of that arrogance here. The staff is as charming as the course. There is really only one thing I would add to improve the experience. GPS carts. There are several partially blind shots where it would really help out, especially regarding approach shots to elevated greens. The greens all have their own unique shape and if you don't know them, it's near impossible to know where to put the ball on the approach. So if you want to see a course you'll never forget, take the drive out to Bernardston and check it out. If you don't instantly fall in love with this course (especially in the fall where the foliage is simply phenomenal), you should find another sport. Lastly, a few words of warning... 1. Don't try to walk this course in the summer heat. I did it once, but will never do it again. Take a cart. 2. This course is geared towards very good golfers. I'd say if you're above a 15 handicap, do not torture yourself trying to play this course.

From the moment I drove in there was a sense it would be a good day. The place was immaculate. The…read morecarts electric and quiet, auto brake. The starter was incredible. Easy going and sent us out early just because he could. The course is challenging. 1st time awareness will lead to 2nd time mastery (I hope). From the tee boxes to the greens this was a PGA like course experience for much less. Blues were fun maybe the tips next time.

I grew up in town and had to move away in order to come back and golf here with my dad and brother…read more Makes sense, right? The course was in great shape. I live in the south now and forgot how much work it is to golf in the mountains. I'm using that as an excuse for how many balls I lost, and not an indicator of how poorly I played at all. Just kidding. I suck. We all had fun though, and although the scores may not reflect it, we had a great day together and the weather was amazing and we made many memories to be shared for years.

Amazing food and always good drinks. Wonderful place to go just out of town…read more Come visit.

Montcalm golf is our family's favorite recreation in the Upper Valley in the summer. The course is…read moregorgeous, the staff are courteous, and the food is delicious! We recommend the family membership as an amazing way to spend time together.

I think four stars is right. When you arrive, the clubhouse is very regal with its wood stain,…read moreblack windows, and rocking chairs on the covered front porch. The Pro Shop has a homey, farm-esque feel to it. We checked in at 8:30 for a 9:10 tee time and were told, for the first time, that we had to be off the course at 1:00 for a shotgun start tournament. On a busy Saturday, that would be a stretch. "Driving range" was just a few grass mats where you hit balls off a cliff; interesting. Course was nice, needed a little water. And the rough was deep. I'm not sure if this on purpose or a lack of maintenance. Course had nice views. Very hilly, some blind shots, but not as many as Killington. It was very tough to figure out how to get to the next hole, we had to turn around a few times. After we finished the round, we wanted to check out the bar and maybe grab a bite to eat. However, there is no bar or restaurant. Just a snack window, though it appears the food they were producing was high quality. Overall, for $120, I'd rather go to Green Mountain. Though, Fox Run is still be best course "around" - hands down.

Awesome course with top notch greens. Each hole presents its own challenges and keeps ball…read moreplacement critical. This course is only 9 holes but has great Par 5's and is very well kept.

If you can only play one course, play Hooper. It's a gem. Beautiful views. Challenging layout…read more Fantastic greens. Nice people.

Got to play with three nice gentlemen. Rained like hell. Gave use time for lunch. Great burgers and…read moreconversation. Being a visitor to the area, I learned a lot. Nice people.

I frequent this fine establishment quite often.. and I must say their food and service is top…read morenotch. I'm not much of a golfer but I am a stickler for fast service and professionalism behind the bar. That's exactly what you get from WCC. And don't get me started about their bar manager Kirstyn. She Is such a sweetheart and is always ready to go above and beyond to make sure every guest is happy. I heard a rumor she's leaving and I am devastated. I'm not sure if I'll return due to this but I wish them well and hope they find someone to fill her shoes so to speak. God Bless, Max Powers​

Amazing place! Great staff. Excellent golf and the best views of Vermont! The pace of play was…read morefantastic. The greens are challenging but fair, with no early season punch marks. A must onto if in Vermont!

I got to play here a couple days ago on vacation and absolutely loved the course, especially with…read morethe scenery and the fall foliage all around. The course was in pristine condition and the greens here are tough, but phenomenal. I had a late afternoon tee time on a weekday and they were very kind and let my wife and 9 month old son go along for the round. We weren't even charged rider fees. We basically had the course to ourselves and I was able to finish the round in right around 3 hours. I would definitely come back here to play again!

This course is essentially pro calibur. The only reason you don't see many tournaments being…read moreplayed here is the fact that its too tight to get a large crowd into. Its buried in the woods in my home town of South Hadley, MA. The course is private, so you'll need to know a member to get on. Its fairly expensive even if you do. If you end up playing here, though, you'll be treated to one of the best 18 holes you can play in Massachusetts. This course is very well maintained, and very challenging. There are almost no holes that you can survive with an innacurate tee shot. The course itself is very long, and has difficult shots around its very protected greens. The course was designed by Donald Ross, and you can see some of his trademark elements still in the design. If you' have enough money to become a member here, I would seriously consider it.

From the owner: Crafted in 1922 from 160 acres of sloping wooded terrain by the legendary Donald Ross. The Orchards…read moreremains a hidden gem for members and their guests. Discover the spirit of a great tradition, the essence of golf as it was meant to be played. Orchards Golf Club also offers the perfect setting for both meetings, weddings and social events. We have restaurant which is open to all members and also non members to enjoy a meal and some drinks overlooking the course on our deck. We are accepting memberships and have various membership categories for all ages!