Taconic Golf Club
About Taconic Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Williamstown, Massachusetts (01267). The course was designed by Wayne Stiles & John Van Kleek and established in 1896. From the BLACK tees, the course plays to 6,808 yards with a par of 71. The BLACK tees carry a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 80.1.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 141, Taconic Golf Club is one of the more challenging courses in Massachusetts, playing harder than 90% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 18 tee sets ranging from 3,898 to 6,808 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Massachusetts typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
71
Length
6,808
Slope
141
Rating
80.1
Course Difficulty Analysis
141
This Course
129
MA Average
113
US Average
Based on 336 rated courses in Massachusetts
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 141 | 80.1 | 480 | 406 | 421 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 402 | 394 | 178 | 3189 | 506 | 478 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 460 | 246 | 545 | 3619 | 6,808 |
BLACK | 134 | 73.5 | 480 | 406 | 421 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 402 | 394 | 178 | 3189 | 506 | 478 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 460 | 246 | 545 | 3619 | 6,808 |
BLACK/GOLD COMBO | 138 | 79.1 | 480 | 355 | 383 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 368 | 394 | 178 | 3066 | 506 | 449 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 430 | 221 | 545 | 3535 | 6,601 |
BLACK/GOLD COMBO | 132 | 72.5 | 480 | 355 | 383 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 368 | 394 | 178 | 3066 | 506 | 449 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 430 | 221 | 545 | 3535 | 6,601 |
GOLD | 136 | 78.0 | 470 | 355 | 383 | 346 | 157 | 356 | 368 | 382 | 167 | 2984 | 498 | 449 | 363 | 377 | 152 | 426 | 430 | 221 | 510 | 3426 | 6,410 |
GOLD | 131 | 71.8 | 470 | 355 | 383 | 346 | 157 | 356 | 368 | 382 | 167 | 2984 | 498 | 449 | 363 | 377 | 152 | 426 | 430 | 221 | 510 | 3426 | 6,410 |
GOLD/PURPLE COMBO | 132 | 76.3 | 470 | 339 | 373 | 346 | 157 | 335 | 350 | 382 | 167 | 2919 | 498 | 366 | 310 | 360 | 152 | 384 | 380 | 221 | 510 | 3181 | 6,100 |
GOLD/PURPLE COMBO | 130 | 70.2 | 470 | 339 | 373 | 346 | 157 | 335 | 350 | 382 | 167 | 2919 | 498 | 366 | 310 | 360 | 152 | 384 | 380 | 221 | 510 | 3181 | 6,100 |
PURPLE | 129 | 74.8 | 450 | 339 | 373 | 318 | 135 | 335 | 350 | 360 | 152 | 2812 | 458 | 366 | 310 | 360 | 145 | 384 | 380 | 200 | 411 | 3014 | 5,826 |
PURPLE | 128 | 68.9 | 450 | 339 | 373 | 318 | 135 | 335 | 350 | 360 | 152 | 2812 | 458 | 366 | 310 | 360 | 145 | 384 | 380 | 200 | 411 | 3014 | 5,826 |
PURPLE/WHITE COMBO | 126 | 72.1 | 450 | 324 | 344 | 318 | 135 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 152 | 2570 | 415 | 366 | 310 | 310 | 145 | 384 | 332 | 159 | 411 | 2832 | 5,402 |
PURPLE/WHITE COMBO | 119 | 66.4 | 450 | 324 | 344 | 318 | 135 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 152 | 2570 | 415 | 366 | 310 | 310 | 145 | 384 | 332 | 159 | 411 | 2832 | 5,402 |
WHITE | 123 | 70.5 | 391 | 324 | 344 | 256 | 126 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 143 | 2431 | 415 | 315 | 300 | 310 | 128 | 361 | 332 | 159 | 392 | 2712 | 5,143 |
WHITE | 117 | 65.8 | 391 | 324 | 344 | 256 | 126 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 143 | 2431 | 415 | 315 | 300 | 310 | 128 | 361 | 332 | 159 | 392 | 2712 | 5,143 |
WHITE/SILVER | 117 | 67.8 | 391 | 221 | 243 | 256 | 126 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 143 | 2227 | 415 | 247 | 300 | 310 | 128 | 250 | 332 | 59 | 392 | 2433 | 4,660 |
WHITE/SILVER | 113 | 62.9 | 391 | 221 | 243 | 256 | 126 | 257 | 293 | 297 | 143 | 2227 | 415 | 247 | 300 | 310 | 128 | 250 | 332 | 59 | 392 | 2433 | 4,660 |
SILVER | 108 | 63.6 | 338 | 221 | 243 | 189 | 126 | 197 | 200 | 195 | 143 | 1852 | 353 | 247 | 210 | 203 | 128 | 250 | 259 | 59 | 337 | 2046 | 3,898 |
SILVER | 104 | 59.5 | 338 | 221 | 243 | 189 | 126 | 197 | 200 | 195 | 143 | 1852 | 353 | 247 | 210 | 203 | 128 | 250 | 259 | 59 | 337 | 2046 | 3,898 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Taconic Golf Club offers 18 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 6,808 | 141 | 80.1 | 0-5 |
BLACK | 6,808 | 134 | 73.5 | 0-5 |
BLACK/GOLD COMBO | 6,601 | 138 | 79.1 | 5-15 |
BLACK/GOLD COMBO | 6,601 | 132 | 72.5 | 5-15 |
GOLD | 6,410 | 136 | 78.0 | 5-15 |
GOLD | 6,410 | 131 | 71.8 | 5-15 |
GOLD/PURPLE COMBO | 6,100 | 132 | 76.3 | 12-22 |
GOLD/PURPLE COMBO | 6,100 | 130 | 70.2 | 12-22 |
PURPLE | 5,826 | 129 | 74.8 | 12-22 |
PURPLE | 5,826 | 128 | 68.9 | 12-22 |
PURPLE/WHITE COMBO | 5,402 | 126 | 72.1 | 20-30 |
PURPLE/WHITE COMBO | 5,402 | 119 | 66.4 | 20-30 |
WHITE | 5,143 | 123 | 70.5 | 20-30 |
WHITE | 5,143 | 117 | 65.8 | 20-30 |
WHITE/SILVER | 4,660 | 117 | 67.8 | 25+ |
WHITE/SILVER | 4,660 | 113 | 62.9 | 25+ |
SILVER | 3,898 | 108 | 63.6 | 25+ |
SILVER | 3,898 | 104 | 59.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at Taconic Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Taconic Golf Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taconic Golf Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club is a semi private golf course located in Williamstown, MA.
How many holes does Taconic Golf Club have?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1896. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles & John Van Kleek.
What is the yardage at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
From the PURPLE/WHITE COMBO tees, Taconic Golf Club plays to 5,402 yards (par 71). The course offers 18 tee sets ranging from 3,898 to 6,808 yards.
What is the slope rating at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
The BLACK tees at Taconic Golf Club have a slope rating of 141 and a course rating of 80.1. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Taconic Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Taconic Golf Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Taconic Golf Club offer?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Taconic Golf Club located?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club is located at Meacham St in Williamstown, MA 01267. You can reach them at 413-458-3997.
What is the difficulty level at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 141. It plays harder than 90% of golf courses in Massachusetts. The average slope rating in Massachusetts is 129. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
Taconic Golf Club offers 18 tee sets. BLACK tees (6,808 yards, slope 141) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. SILVER tees (3,898 yards, slope 104) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
Beginners at Taconic Golf Club should play the SILVER tees, which play 3,898 yards with a slope of 104. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the PURPLE tees (slope 128, rating 68.9) at Taconic Golf Club would have a course handicap of 15 and an expected score of approximately 86. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Taconic Golf Club?expand_more
A typical round at Taconic Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.