There is 1 golf course in Gloucester, Massachusetts and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 18 golf courses within 20 miles of Gloucester, including 7 public, 4 municipal and 7 private courses. The oldest course in the Gloucester area is the Essex County Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1893. The longest course is Turner Hill, which is 7,033 yards. Myopia Hunt Club is rated the best course near Gloucester. The following courses have won various awards: Essex County Club, Myopia Hunt Club, Turner Hill, Salem Country Club.