
Waukewan Golf Club
Waukewan Golf Club in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, offers an 18-hole parkland course where rolling terrain and tree-lined fairways test accuracy and strategy. With well-maintained greens and a friendly atmosphere, this private club provides a rewarding experience for golfers who appreciate thoughtful design and natural scenery.
Course Overview
Waukewan Golf Club offers an authentic golfing experience framed by the natural contours of Center Harbor’s landscape in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. This 18-hole, private course challenges players with a layout shaped by rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and well-protected greens. While the course demands precision and strategic thinking, it rewards those who welcome testing conditions with a compelling blend of challenge and charm.
The course exhibits a classic parkland design with holes meandering through gentle hills and mature hardwoods, offering glimpses of Lake Waukewan from various vantage points. Players must carefully navigate elevation changes and subtle slopes, where distance control and club selection become crucial. The layout encourages use of every club in the bag, making it a fitting venue for mid-to-low handicappers who appreciate thoughtful shot-making without the intimidation of overly punishing hazards.
Greens at Waukewan are consistently maintained and receptive to approach shots, demanding an accurate short game to secure pars and birdies. Bunkers are strategically placed, acting as guardians that challenge errant drives and misjudged approaches, while natural wetlands introduce occasional strategic constraints.
Beyond the course itself, the driving range offers a bright, well-kept practice area where players can warm up before their rounds or refine specific facets of their game. The club’s staff is known for its friendly demeanor and accommodating service, enhancing the overall visit.
Visitors should note the course’s sensitivity to weather, as periods of significant rain can leave parts of the course soft and slower than usual. Walking is welcomed, with varied terrain that rewards proper footwear and moderate fitness.
For golfers seeking a venue where natural New England beauty meets carefully crafted challenge, Waukewan Golf Club presents a rewarding day of golf enriched by its thoughtful design and attentive stewardship.
Course Highlights
The course’s layout leverages the region’s natural rolling hills and mature hardwood forests. Several holes offer calming views of Lake Waukewan, adding a scenic backdrop without compromising the strategic demands. Precision off the tee is vital due to tightly framed fairways and thoughtfully placed bunkers, while the greens reward a deft short game. The driving range provides ample space for warm-ups and practice shots.
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Guest Reviews
J Frederick
One of my favorites in the Lakes Region. If it's your first time here, try to play with someone with local knowledge, it will definitely make a difference in your score. It's a challenging terrained layout and you will use every club in your bag. Friendly staff and a must play if you're in the area. Good pro shop and Bob is very accommodating. Great views!
Bonnie
Stopped to hit a few buckets, $5 for 35 balls. The course looked beautifully manicured. A guy at the range said it is a challenging course with a lot of natural features. The driving range was nice and sunny. Looking forward to getting back. Highly recommend
Kayla M
Clean, greens were nice, staff was friendly. Unfortunately the course was very wet, nothing like playing in wet shoes all day. However the views were amazing.
Donald Duhaime
Nice golf course a little saturated because of the rain events
Beth Mooney
I don’t write bad reviews, but I will never golf there again!! Was pouring rain and thunderstorms. We did not golf and they charged my credit card $179.00. When I called they said “that’s the policy!” I called that day and no one answered the phone. I left a message the next day and never received a call back. I find it hard to believe that the course was fully booked because I live in Laconia and it was raining and there was thunder!! To charge my credit card $179.00 and not call me back is very poor customer service.
Donald Duhaime
Nice golf course a little saturated because of the rain events
don amiralian
Nice course
Sean Powers
Very pretty course. Great landscape and run
Walter Edson
Very pretty in the fall.
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Course Details
Access & Location
166 Waukewan Rd, Center Harbor, NH 03226, USA
Waukewan Golf Clubhouse featuring locker rooms and a pro shop
Walking encouraged; varied terrain requires sturdy shoes and moderate fitness; carts available by request but walking preferred by the club
Member invitation required for play; guests welcome with member sponsorship; advanced reservation essential