Norwood Country Club in Norwood, Ma. is a decidedly fun and interesting layout to play for players of all skills.
Designed by Sam Mitchell, built by Frank Simoni and opened in 1975, Norwood Country Club is one of the best kept golf secrets in the area. A par 71, 5,630 yard layout, the track has fairly flat terrain with medium sized, well-manicured greens.
The Club features a full service driving range, two practice greens, a pro shop facility, and cocktail lounge with a newly constructed bar, three flat-screen TVs and plenty of seating to watch games or televised tournaments.
Sterling Golf Management has managed this course since 2007 and has recently completed numerous course improvements with plans for more during the course of operations.
He course features a number of short par-fours and reachable-in-two par-fives, but don’t let its overall short length fool you, as it has enough bite to keep even the best players on their toes.
Take the 306-yard, par-four 11th for instance. The short dogleg right is more difficult than it looks, as there is not much room for error off the tee. Hit it too long and you can end up in the dogleg bunker or woods. Too short and a tree right blocks your next shot. A creek in front of the green and the water hazard left of the green can also come into play.
The ninth hole is a par-five/par-four plays only 455 yards from the tips, making it short for a par-five. But it plays to an elevated green guarded by a deep bunker short-right. The safe miss on the approach shot is short as the green slopes generously back-to-front. Missing long should be avoided as the green falls away sharply.
The 16th, a 416-yard par-four, is easily the toughest hole on the back nine. A big draw off the tee avoids trees and creek on the left and gives you the best look for your second shot. Short shots should avoid right bunker. Making par on this hole is an accomplishment.
