Indian Pond

The Plymouth area of Massachusetts has given golf-loving Americans much to give thanks for, although Plymouth Country Club is a Golden Age gem, both Old Sandwich Golf Club and Indian Pond Country Club are 21st century entries into the region’s scene.

Although built as part of a residential development, all the homes at the site ring the outside of the property and do not incur on the route from Damian Pascuzzo and Andy Staples. In fact, with the exception of just a few holes, the course takes a rather Pine Valley-approach to its routing, with individual holes living within their own tree-lined corridors. Adding to the sensation is the number of large bunkers that enforce both accuracy and strategy around Pascuzzo and Staples’s design.

Three holes come into contact with the title pond...No. 10 is a reachable par five where the pond plays the last deterrent to an ambitious approach, No. 12 is a reachable par four with a similar theme, and No. 13 is a par three that will require a carry across the water.

For those coming down from Boston, Indian Pond might also be the easiest course to access. The Kingston Station is the last on the southbound train...but unfortunately there’s no way to dart through the woods without intruding on private property. Take a cab...it will be worth it.