When the Ross Expert Speaks - He Affirms Charles River's Standing Among the Finest in New England

The Donald Ross Society held an outing at Charles River this summer, attended by Brad Becken, one of the Society’s longest-serving leaders and a nationally recognized authority on Donald Ross’s work. Mr. Becken has served the Society in several key capacities, including President and Executive Secretary.

Mr. Becken is widely regarded for his comprehensive knowledge of Ross’s design principles, his extensive familiarity with original Ross plans and archival materials, and his practical counsel to clubs engaged in restoration, renovation, or long-term planning. He is frequently the initial point of contact for clubs seeking authoritative guidance on how best to preserve or restore Ross’s architectural intent.

In his published assessments, Mr. Becken has written that Charles River is the most underrated Ross course in New England. Moreover, he ranks Charles River as the finest Ross course in the region and among his top three Ross designs overall.

Mr. Becken has evaluated or consulted with dozens of Ross clubs and has played more than 300 Ross-designed courses. His perspective on Charles River therefore reflects one of the broadest and most experienced views within the Ross community.

The Donald Ross Society is a nationally respected nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Donald Ross–designed golf courses. Since its founding in 1989, the Society has become a leading voice in the modern restoration movement. Its mission is to support courses in maintaining—and, when appropriate, restoring—the strategic, artistic, and playable characteristics that define Ross’s work.

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