The Country Club (The Open)

Overview: The "Open Course" at The Country Club is a specialized championship routing that combines the best holes from the club’s Main and Primrose nines to create a world-class test for major competitions. Originally established in 1882, the golf layout has been refined by legends like Willie Campbell and William Flynn, with recent restorations by Gil Hanse. The championship configuration is characterized by its rugged rock outcroppings, significant elevation changes, and legendary small, treacherous green complexes. This composite routing meanders through the historic Brookline landscape, providing a serene yet relentlessly challenging environment that has hosted some of the most dramatic moments in U.S. Open history.

Did You Know? The composite routing was first used for the 1963 U.S. Open and has since become the definitive tournament setup for the club’s prestigious championship schedule.