New England's Premier Golf Heritage Experience
Journey through history on the fairways of America's greatest golf architect. Experience the legendary designs of Donald Ross across five New England states.
EXPLORE THE TRAIL
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Explore Donald Ross's masterpieces organized by region. Each trail offers a unique journey through golf history.
Experience Boston's finest Ross courses from America's #3 municipal to Ross's own "home course" in Newton. Municipal gems and semi-private classics.
Ocean State heritage from Providence to the coast. Top-ranked municipal, restored classics, and waterfront gems.
Four Ross designs spanning Worcester County to the Berkshires. Dramatic elevation, strategic bunkering, and some of the best green fee values on the trail.
Lakes Region to White Mountains resort golf. Grand hotels, mountain scenery, and historic New Hampshire courses.
Historic Poland Spring resort to classic Maine coast. Beach towns, lobster, and coastal golf heritage.
Beyond the public trail lies a world of exclusive Donald Ross masterpieces across New England. Discover 25+ private Ross courses and the access pathways that make them playable — from state golf association play days to curated events at elite clubs.
Explore the Private Collection →Discover the crown jewels of the Donald Ross Trail
Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Often ranked among America's finest municipal courses, George Wright showcases Ross at his boldest. Built during the Great Depression, this layout features dramatic elevation changes and some of New England's most challenging greens.
Boston (Franklin Park), Massachusetts
Set within Frederick Law Olmsted's magnificent Franklin Park, this is the second-oldest public golf course in America. Established in 1896, it was redesigned and expanded to 18 holes by Donald Ross in 1922. Francis Ouimet honed his game here. Recent restoration by Mark Mungeam has enhanced Ross's strategic bunkering.
East Providence, Rhode Island
The reborn front nine of historic Metacomet Country Club, originally designed by Ross in 1901 and restored to public play in 2024. Six original Donald Ross holes preserved with dramatic terrain on Watchemoket Cove. Rhode Island's newest Ross experience blends heritage with modern accessibility.
Collect stamps from each course you play and earn exclusive rewards. Join thousands of golf pilgrims on a journey through architectural history.
Receive your commemorative Donald Ross Trail passport with course details, historical notes, and space for stamps from each layout you conquer.
Collect unique stamps at each course pro shop. Each stamp features original Ross design elements and historical significance.
Earn rewards at 5, 10, and 15 courses. Complete the entire trail and receive the coveted "Ross Legacy" achievement and commemorative gift.
Track your progress online, share photos from each course, and connect with fellow Ross enthusiasts on the trail.
Expertly crafted journeys based on our current regional trails
Public Donald Ross courses worth a detour between regional trails.
Standalone gems that bridge the trail — play them as bonus rounds on any itinerary.