GreatHorse

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Socially activeThe Club runs a frequent calendar of social events, parties, and member gatherings.
  • 8Documented amenities
  • 1973Founded
Map illustration marking the location of GreatHorse in Hampden, Massachusetts.

GreatHorse is a private country club in Hampden, Massachusetts, in Hampden County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $20,000, with recurring dues documented below.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, relaxed and wellness-focused.

Location & Directions

128 Wilbraham Road, Hampden, MA, 1036
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

The listed initiation fee for Age 37+ Historical membership is $20,000.

The listed monthly membership dues for Age 37+ Historical membership are $850.

Initiation fee

$20,000

One Time · Age 37+ Historical · Effective 2016

Membership dues

$850

Monthly · Age 37+ Historical · Effective 2016

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Additional Fees & Minimums

These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.

Food & beverage minimum

$900

Annual · Age 37+ Family Membership · Effective 2016

Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at GreatHorse include practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Practice Facility
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Lodging

Golf

Golf at GreatHorse includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • GreatHorse18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Al Zikorus
  • Brian Silva

Policies

Documented policies for GreatHorse cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
Guests may use GreatHorse amenities, including golf, dining and spa, when accompanied by a member. Members are responsible for their guests and guest charges.
Dress code
GreatHorse has no formal dress code, but suitable attire is expected. Shirts, shoes and cover-ups are required when leaving the pool area, and bathing suits are not acceptable on the patio or inside the clubhouse.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 11.4% of 114 researched Massachusetts Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Socially active
  • Relaxed
  • Wellness-focused

Culture context

A golf-first, relaxed, socially active, and wellness-focused club culture.

Club History

How long GreatHorse has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. Hampden Country Club opened on the site now occupied by GreatHorse.

  2. The Antonacci family purchased the former Hampden Country Club property.

  3. After a major redevelopment, GreatHorse debuted under its current name and concept.

Additional Club Details

Ownership or operator
GreatHorse

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for GreatHorse: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Massachusetts and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Club age context

Founded in 1973

That represents about 53 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 21% of 123 other Massachusetts Club records with a usable founding year and 34% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1917 in Massachusetts and 1960 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, fitness and dining

This combination is also documented at 29 other Massachusetts Clubs and 1608 other Club records nationwide.

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Club culture

Wellness-focused

This documented Culture trait is shared by 11.4% of 114 researched Massachusetts Club records and 22% of 3402 researched records nationwide.

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Blank or unresearched fields are excluded, the number of Clubs compared varies by fact, and this Club is never counted in its own comparison group. These are benchmarks from our own directory, not market-wide estimates, so treat them as directional rather than exact.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. privateclubmarketingplan.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/first-blo… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
  2. www.greathorse.com/ourstory Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.greathorse.com/golf/course Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.greathorse.com/golf/facilities Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.greathorse.com/guest-information Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.greathorse.com/inquire Research SourceSupports: General research