I didn’t get the hype towards George Wright till I drove up to the parking lot. From the start, I could tell that this was going to be a special round. The course features a classic clubhouse, intimidating all from its perch on top of a hill. A timeless clubhouse, I immediately understood that this is a place for serious golf.

The course being a Boston city course, plays much better than the “municipal” label given to many. George Wright is a classic Donald Ross course; the master was given a piece of land that has many natural contours, a harsh piece of land to build a course, yet at the same time the perfect piece of land. Mr. Ross’s genius design even makes the straightaway par 4s bend and wind. With fairways bending and hills to hit into and down, every shot feels like an experience.

George Wright has numerous blind shots off the tee, with minimal aiming points and targets, best play with someone familiar with the course, if this is your first time. A good mix of par 4s that will challenge any golfer. You can have anywhere from pw to 4 iron on the approach, the par 4s certainly offer good variety, and will test any golfers ball striking. Wright is a strategic course; many decisions and risks can be taken during the round. Bombers beware, it may be ill advised to hit driver.

Each of the par 3’s offers a scenic yet demanding, and may I say intimidating tee shot. All three-play downhill If I recall correctly. Bunkering will almost certainly penalize any wayward approach, as the hazards are scruffy and there is no telling what your lie will be.

I walked away a happy man glad to have finally checked George Wright off my list and see for myself what the hype was about. George Wright most certainly lived up to all expectations I had and surpassed many, so much so I put it back on my list to play the next time I come back to Boston, I advise everyone to do the same. A beautiful layout with what I believe to have the strongest bones of any municipal golf course in the New England area.