History
The first Amherst course was located on part of the Baker farm near
Etter's Brook in West Amherst in 1909. The club moved to the Embree
farm in East Amherst as a tight nine hole layout. Both courses were
designed by Fred Richwood who worked for many years with the famous
Harry Vardon in England. As a centennial project, beginning in 1967
and continuing over a three year period the course was expanded to
18 holes. Robbie Robinson re-designed the nine hole course to an 18-hole
championship layout. In 1971, a new clubhouse was completed. Today
the course boasts fast greens and very lush fairways which can be
found in immaculate condition.
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| The Amherst Golf
Club is an open course that affords many beautiful views, but offers
little protection from the high winds that sometimes whistle across
the marsh from the Northumberland Strait. Hole #1, also the #1 handicap
hole, is a 568 yard double dog-leg par 5 which plays to a very narrow
fairway with trees on both sides. It's aptly named "Eye-Opener". The
conservative player hits an iron off the tee. A long drive to the
left will find a steep embankment and to the right, trees, tall grass
and bushes. The fairway opens up after the second shot and plays down
a slight incline to a bunkered green. The 15th, "Cat Tails", plays
155 yards over a pond. The fairway slopes sharply to the left in front
of the narrow very difficult green. Two bunkers to the right of the
green make this a tough par 3. The 18th, "Home-Coming", a 515 yard
par 5 double dog-leg requires well positioned tee and approach shots.
A delightful pond featuring an active fountain, is located 50 yards
in front of a small, undulating green that makes this an unforgettable
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