In the fall of 2002, several successful businessmen with a common love for the game of golf began sharing ideas for developing a golf club, which eventually led to the purchase of prime acreage in Stratham, N.H., less than an hour’s drive from Boston.

Situated on 450 acres of farmland, the club’s founders brought in Arnold Palmer’s architectural firm to design The Golf Club of New England, which opened for play in 2003

“We were able to work with the native topography and some exciting natural elements to create a pure golf experience," said Erik Larsen, one of the architects who worked on the Golf Club of New England’s design. “The Golf Club of New England is simply about golf. Our design offers multiple playing strategies, providing players a unique golf experience at every hole.”