Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA
Essex County Club
Essex County Club was founded in 1893 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Its original clubhouse was completed that year, when the grounds also accommodated polo, two clay tennis courts and nine holes of golf.1
- Location
- Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA
- Course
- 18 holes · par 70
- Club website
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A North Shore sporting club
The Club developed on a 180-acre property with a sporting identity broader than golf. Grass and clay tennis courts continued alongside the golf course as its facilities expanded.1
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Sources and editorial notes1 reference
Sources for this story
- Club History and Traditions Essex County Club
1893 founding; 1917 Ross course; Manchester location
Consulted 2026-09-17