Cranberry Valley Golf Course
It is hard not to get bogged down in the character and challenge each hole presents.
183 Oak Street Harwich, MA 02645
Phone: 508-430-5234
18 Holes, Par 72
Cornish & Robinson design
Design
EAGLE
Designed by renowned architects Cornish & Robinson (The International, Quechee Club, Norton CC.)
Often, elevation tricks people into seeing a hole’s character, but Cranberry Valley’s character shines while being relatively flat. Each hole makes you appreciate the design and the unique challenge at hand.
Intense mix of dogleg lefts and rights - even a few double dog legs - keeps it interesting throughout.
This is not a “bomb and gouge” course, nor is it a “station to station target” course. Cornish & Robinson found the happy medium and what results is an opportunity to hit fun shots while employing strategy that fits your ability level.
Playability
PAR
Very little water, but plenty of strategically placed (and deep) bunkers and mounds.
Popularized by Pinehurst, there is very little rough, but lots of pine straw.
Higher handicappers will like the lack of deadly areas, but low handicappers will like that a premium is placed on hitting your spots to set up the angle of your next shot.
Surprisingly walkable. Most tees are not far from greens and the elevation changes are manageable.
Views
BIRDIE
No dramatic views of the surrounding areas, but deep bunkers and pronounced, mature mounding creates unique visuals throughout.
Lots of sand and pines create quintessential Cape Cod landscapes.
Vibe
BIRDIE
Refreshingly un-stuffy.
Friendly, welcoming staff and signage that made us feel like they wanted us to be there.
The design of the holes and the condition made us feel like we were playing something special.
Condition
EAGLE
Impressive from tee to green.
We played right after they punched the greens, but we could tell that these greens were legit.
Practice Facilities
EAGLE
A practice area that rivals Bayberry.
Driving range, chipping area, lesson area, and picturesque putting area.
19th Hole
BIRDIE
Welcoming cottage-like clubhouse is on-brand for a Cape Cod course.
Logo
BOGEY
A bit too on-the-nose and clip-arty for our liking.
Memorability
BIRDIE
It was a treat to know that we’ll remember Cranberry Valley most for the holes themselves.
These holes are not gimmicky, but just well designed and different from other courses.
We bet you’ll walk off the course planning your next crack at how to change your approach to multiple holes, but especially the horseshoe routed par 5, 18th.
Join us on our quest to play all of the courses on Cape Cod. Here’s a handy reference of all of the public and private options. How many have you played? Which course (and logo) is your favorite?
Poster is 16 inches wide x 20 inches high.
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