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When Essex County Club opened in 1893, it was the first nine-hole layout in New England. Upon Donald Ross' arrival in 1910 to the Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., club, the course went through a major re-design, but the third green was kept. It remains the oldest continuously used green complex in the United States. Ross worked at the club from 1910-17.
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PAR AND YARDAGE – Essex County Club will be set up at 6247 yards and play to a par of 36-34—70.

ARCHITECT – Essex County Club opened in 1893 as a nine-hole golf course. Donald Ross became the club's professional in 1910 and during his years at Essex he redesigned almost all of the holes.

COURSE LAYOUT – The primary rough will be cut to 2.5-3 inches. The greens will be set to run at 11.5 to 12 feet on the Stimpmeter for the duration of the competition.

COURSE RATING AND SLOPE – Based on the course setup for the competition, the USGA Course Rating is 76.8. Its Slope Rating is 133.
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