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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7004 yards
Slope 124
Rating 73.7
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Omni Mount Washington Resort
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Course Details

Year Built 1915
Golf Season Open: 5/01 Closed: 10/30
Architect Donald Ross (1915) Brian Silva (2008) Ross Forbes

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New Hampshire (2021 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New England (2017 #8) (2016 #5) (2015 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2016 #5)

Reviews

4.5
83 Reviews (83)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 9
Undulating Greens 9
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
A Weekend Splurge 9
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 15
Worth the Drive 14

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4.0
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Previously Played

Great golf in spectacular setting

The Mount Washington course is an excellent layout in an updated Donald Ross course. The greens have recovered well from a very difficult winter; a little bumpy in places, but not enough to detract from the experience. One or two holes were a little wet from recent heavy rains (but these holes tend not to drain as well anyway). Views to Mt Washington and the hotel on most of the holes make this a visually spectacular golfing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breathtaking layout

Last played here 10 years ago. Major improvements in conditions. Very fair with some challenging holes. Great value for the price and you just have to visit the Mt Washington Hotel after your round. Historic and magnificent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful course to play.

This is one of the better courses to play in. NH. Always in good shape. Had some winter kill on a few greens but the remainder of the course was in great shape. Course is challenging enough to make it competitive but not to make it frustrating. Staff is great, everything you need they make sure you have.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great setting for golf

Spectacular views of Mt. Washington, as usual a brilliantly routed Donald Ross layout, well restored and updated for modern golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Magnificent Course - Disappointing Playing Conditions

A beautiful three-hundred acre meadow, surrounded in all directions by spectacular mile-high mountains and frame by millions of giant pine trees...that was golf course architect Donald Ross’ extraordinary landscape one hundred years ago when he set out to design the Mount Washington Golf Course.

Ross - understanding the unique and profound setting - deviated from his standard formulas at Mt. Washington. Faced with the potential monotony of almost no elevation changes, he scores of fairway bunkers and, instead of locating them at the edges of fairways, be turned them ninety degrees, placed many of them well within the fairway divides. And he raised most of them three-to-seven feet above fairway height. As spectacular as the general setting of Mt. Washington might be, the golfer who plays this course will most remember the course for these raised fairway bunkers. They are beautiful and they are deadly.

And, recently, architect Brian Silva was called in to lengthen the course while - as the same time - bring the course back to its former grandeur. Silva, as usual, did an extraordinary job of this.

Many of the holes are relatively short, but Ross interspersed his fair share of heroic holes...he is known for this, particularly for heroic and long par three holes. The 14th at Mt. Washington, at 245 from the tips, is such a hole. Downhill and set against the prevailing wind, the hole punishes all shots hit to the right or short of the green. The is a well-travelled bale-out area to the left. But those who bale are then faced with downhill sloping green. Forget pitching it close to the hole. You won’t forget the 14th.

Memorable also is the wonderful 18th, a par four of 434 yards where the approach shot must carry the river to reach the green. What a beauty!

Sadly, Mt. Washington was hit hard this winter and conditions at the course are disappointing. The greens, many of them, have failed to grow in. Putting is an iffy affair. Likewise, fairways and rough areas are sparse and inconsistent. Playing preferred lies is an absolute necessity.

My recommendation to golfers might be to wait until the autumn when the course will have had a change to further recover. It will be worth the wait.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

what a view

big bang for the buck...... in a gorgeous setting....don't just drive by

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Bad winter, but there is hope...

Beautiful Ross course in lovely setting. Still some winter kill on course and greens, but clearly improving. And a great deal on a course that's clearly 5 stars when in shape. Very pleasant staff all around, and with the exception of the (expected) downpour on 17 and 18 a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money.

Greens are terrible. Evidently this winter was harsh with a January thaw and then refreeze. Other courses in the area have addressed and fixed much better than this course. It might be better in another month, but for now, don't waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing views

Every shot here looks like you're hitting into a postcard. The resort is beautiful, and the grill in the clubhouse makes great food at reasonable prices. My only complaints are there was a lot of ground under repair that didn't look to be getting repaired. Also, they let resort guests walk and bike through the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mount Washington Resort - nice track

first time I've played it since it was overhauled about 8 years ago. Very nice layout but it's one of those courses you need to play again soon. Had some trouble with distances to traps/hazards and ultimately paid for it. I'll know better next time. Greens were a little grainy but many in this area are much poorer. Hot a thank God it was windy as the horse flies were taking chunks. Very nice layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

The scenery is spectacular, overall the course is in great condition. Would definitely would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

beautiful setting, great day out

Arrived early, had lunch (huge sandwich, took half with me for later on the course), hit balls, got out half hour early, on my own. On a Saturday afternoon! A few of the greens had some damage, but the course is a solid Donald Ross design. The setting is spectacular. At the base of Mt. Washington, the old hotel is always in the background (lots of picture opps). The round took less than 3 1/2 hours. Played great, had a blast. The value was outstanding; thank you, GolfNow. I'll be back, maybe mix in a ride to the top on the cog railway.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

beautiful course

the course was beautiful except for the greens which had winter kill

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfing in the Whites

Interesting course - short, small greens and bunkers in play. The short holes gave me the most issues. They were working on the tees on the front which was disappointing. Overall the course was in good shape and the location can't be beat. I'll go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

3 Couples, Very walkable and challenging bunkers

I played the Mt Washington course on Saturday October 5th and the weather was beautiful. 3 couples, and all had a great day. The woman liked the red tee advantage and the men enjoyed the placement of all the bunkers. The course was in great shape. It was busy and moved along very smoothly, we started just after lunch.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fantastic views,great day with friends

pristine course conditions with a challenge on every hole, views are spectacular and staff was very friendly, good lunch at the 19th hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely stunning!

With fall foilage in full swing, you can't find a more beautiful backdrop. My father and I found ourselves taking in the views from every hole. The course conditions were superb as well. The Mt Washington course deserves every award they've received. I will be reminiscing about this round for months to come.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well restored Donald Ross course.

This old Donald Ross designed course has undergone a remarkable restoration. I played there before and there is no comparison to the pristine condition that it now enjoys. The views and vistas are second to none in New England. The only drawback was that close tee times led to an overcrowding delay for the first 7 holes. Otherwise it was an all around enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Strategic bunker placement, very well maintained

Strategic bunker placement, very well maintained, course is shared w/ horseback riding leading to slight delay off 1st tee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow what a day!

I heard about this course from some folks at owls nest and they told me that its shape was superior to it. I wanted to see it for myself.

I got of at 700am with a super deal, including cart. There was no one else playing the course. In fact I didn't see one other group until the eight hole. I zipped around in a little under 2 and half hours.

The course was beautiful from tee to green, just perfect, you couldn't find a bad lie. It had the conditions of a private course. Great layout, with enough design to mix it up and present challenging and easy shots alike. I can't say enough about the layout and conditions,
Stunning views of the mount Washington hotel, and the rolling white mountains were the background. Compared to owls nest, the views were not as much eye candy, although I enjoyed this course much more.
Super friendly staff and a nice complex to explore as the hotel is about a 5 minute walk from the proshop. Had a fantastic day and will for sure go back again , my favorite course I've played this year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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