Nehoiden Golf Club Information for Wellesley College Students

The course will open for the season April 15, 2023.

Nehoiden Golf Club is a private, 9-hole golf course owned and operated by Wellesley College. The golf course is one of the oldest college courses in the country, with its origin dating back to 1893. The course is located adjacent to the Washington Street entrance of the college.

Nehoiden is a walking course. Motorized carts are not allowed. The course is open dawn to dusk, mid-April through late fall, weather permitting. It is closed on Mondays until noon for maintenance (Monday holidays being the exception).

Students who have basic golf skills and knowledge are welcome to play the golf course for FREE. There is also a small driving range and putting green (next to the 6th hole golf house) available to practice.

Golf Club Rules

  1. Pace of play should be no more than two hours for nine holes. If you are playing slowly, please pick up your ball and move to the next hole. Generally, you should be keeping up with the group ahead of you.

  2. If there is an open hole ahead of you, please let the group behind you play through.

  3. Please play only one ball.

  4. Please fix your ball marks on the greens, replace your divots, and rake the bunkers.

  5. Be respectful of the other golfers on the course. No yelling, use of profanity, alcohol/drugs.

  6. The PGA publishes a helpful guide for beginners. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or have just signed up for PE golf, these rules are always helpful to review.

  7. Local rules are posted on the Nehoiden Golf Club website.