Crumpin-Fox Club
Roger Rulewich, long the right hand of Robert Trent Jones senior, built Crumpin-Fox as a Pine Valley style test in the wooded hills of northern Massachusetts. The first nine opened in 1978 and the full eighteen in 1990, a par 72 of about 7,007 yards that has ranked among New England's best public courses ever since.
Photo: Crumpin-Fox Club via Google.
The verdict
Crumpin-Fox is the course that put the northern Pioneer Valley on the golf map. Roger Rulewich routed it through dense woodland and rolling terrain near the Vermont line, and the result is a secluded, demanding par 72 of about 7,007 yards where almost every hole is framed entirely by trees. It opened in stages, the first nine in 1978 and the complete eighteen in 1990, and it has been a fixture on best public course lists in New England for decades.
For the traveling golfer it is a destination in its own right. The conditioning is superb, the bentgrass greens are quick and true, and the seclusion makes for a round that feels a world away from the highway. With the on site inn it works as a stay and play, and it is the natural anchor of a western Massachusetts and southern Vermont golf trip.
Crumpin-Fox Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1990 (full 18)
- Designer
- Roger Rulewich
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 7,007 yds
- Green fee
- From about 75 dollars
Designer, opening years, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the Crumpin-Fox Club and leading course databases. Roger Rulewich designed the course while with Robert Trent Jones senior; the first nine opened in 1978 and the full par 72 of about 7,007 yards in 1990. Indicative green fees and golf with dinner packages run from roughly 75 dollars to about 120 in the 2026 season and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Crumpin-Fox is a target driving course in the best sense. The fairways tumble and turn through corridors of hardwood and pine, so position off the tee is everything, and the elevation change means few stances are dead level. Water and wetlands come into play on several holes, and the bentgrass greens are large, fast and full of subtle break.
The routing builds in tension, with risk and reward decisions on the par 5s and a run of strong par 4s that demand both length and accuracy. The closing holes give a championship feel, and the overall test from the back tees is as stout as anything public in the state.
It rewards the player who can shape the ball and commit to a line, and it punishes the loose drive that leaks into the trees. From a sensible set of tees it is hugely enjoyable, a beautifully conditioned, peaceful round through some of the prettiest country in Massachusetts.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public, semi private daily fee course with on site inn; open to visiting golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 75 dollars to roughly 120 for golf with a dinner package, indicative 2026; rates vary by season, day and time |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf shop; stay and play packages available through the Inn at Crumpin-Fox; reserve ahead for summer and fall weekends |
| On the day | Carts recommended on the hilly terrain; smart golf attire; full practice facility and dining on site |
| Getting there | Bernardston, northern Massachusetts, just off Interstate 91 near the Vermont line; about 40 minutes from Springfield and two hours from Boston |
| Best months | Late spring through October; the fall foliage season is exceptional here |
Access and fees verified June 2026; pricing and packages change by season and demand, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The Inn at Crumpin-Fox sits beside the course, making this one of the few true stay and play destinations in inland New England. Beyond the inn, the towns of the upper Pioneer Valley and nearby southern Vermont offer country inns and small hotels for a relaxed buddies or couples trip.
For a wider New England golf tour, Crumpin-Fox pairs well with the classic courses of the Berkshires, including Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown, and the upscale daily fee experience of The Ranch Golf Club to the south.
Looking for a base near Bernardston? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Crumpin-Fox Club questions
Who designed the Crumpin-Fox Club and when did it open?
Crumpin-Fox was designed by Roger Rulewich while he was with Robert Trent Jones senior. The first nine opened in 1978 and the full eighteen holes opened in 1990 in Bernardston, Massachusetts.
What is the par and length of the Crumpin-Fox Club?
Crumpin-Fox is a par 72 that stretches to about 7,007 yards from the back tees, with several sets of tees and large, fast bentgrass greens.
How much does it cost to play the Crumpin-Fox Club?
Indicative green fees and golf with dinner packages run from about 75 dollars to roughly 120 in the 2026 season. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Crumpin-Fox Club?
Yes. Crumpin-Fox is a public, semi private daily fee club with an on site inn, so visiting golfers can book tee times or a stay and play package. Reserve ahead for summer and fall weekends.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening years, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.