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TPC Boston

Norton, Massachusetts · designed by Arnold Palmer (2002); redesigned by Gil Hanse (2007) · opened 2002
Course card
TPC Boston
Norton, Massachusetts
Par
71
Yardage
7,261yds
Holes
18
Opened
2002
Access
Private
Design
Modern
Plan of TPC Boston showing its fairways, greens and bunkers, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
Course plan of TPC Boston, drawn from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL). It shows what volunteer mappers have recorded, not an official plan, and the level of detail varies from course to course.

History

TPC Boston debuted in 2002 as an Arnold Palmer–designed championship layout set into the natural New England landscape of Norton, Massachusetts, approximately 34 miles southwest of downtown Boston. The original design was crafted to fit harmoniously among hardwood forests, wetlands, and gently rolling terrain. Named by Golf Digest among the 'Top 10 Best New Private Clubs in the U.S.' upon opening, the course gained prominence as the host of the Deutsche Bank Championship, a FedExCup Playoff event. In 2007 the course underwent a significant redesign by Gil Hanse — acclaimed for later designing the 2016 Olympic Golf Course — in consultation with PGA Tour player Brad Faxon, resulting in a more dramatic and visually distinct layout. The remodeled course retains Arnold Palmer's parkland sensibility while incorporating more strategic bunkering and green complexes. The par-71, 7,261-yard layout remains one of New England's premier private golf clubs.

Signature Hole

18th hole, par 5, 530 yards — uphill closing hole with water protecting the approach and a challenging green complex fronted by bunkers

Notable Tournaments

  • Deutsche Bank Championship / Northern Trust (FedExCup Playoffs, 2003–2019)
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In the context of the top 100

Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.

Opened 2002 — older than 77 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened 2002 — older than 77 of the 100 ranked courses.Opened2002189119572023
7,261 yards — longer than 73% of the ranked top 100.7,261 yards — longer than 73% of the ranked top 100.Yardage7,261 yds3,4187,876

Frequently asked questions

Is TPC Boston public or private?

TPC Boston is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.

Who designed TPC Boston?

TPC Boston was designed by Arnold Palmer (2002); redesigned by Gil Hanse (2007) and opened in 2002.

Is TPC Boston a TPC Network course?

Yes. TPC Boston is part of the TPC Network operated by the PGA TOUR. It is featured here as a notable tour venue rather than a consensus top-100 course.

What is the signature hole at TPC Boston?

The signature hole at TPC Boston is the 18th hole, par 5, 530 yards — uphill closing hole with water protecting the approach and a challenging green complex fronted by bunkers.

Norton, Massachusetts · 41.9826, -71.2234 · nearby top-100 courses shown in outline · open in Google Maps →

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