Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club

Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club opened in Hudson in the spring of 1959, and the trade magazine Golfdom reported that about 450 people turned out for the opening of the 3,009-yard nine. The course was designed by Manuel Francis, the superintendent at Vesper Country Club in Massachusetts, who also supervised its construction. It was built on land that had once belonged to the founder of the Jordan Marsh department store company, and it was developed by Arthur J. Kashulines and his son, Arthur Jr., who were described as building it as a contribution to community life in Hudson. Opening day was marked by a hole-in-one on the 176-yard second hole. Francis's connection to Vesper carried into the course's identity: the club long promoted its Vesper Velvet greens, a strain known for smooth, consistent putting. The nine later played to a par of 36 at about 3,015 yards, offering tee times, tournament and outing services, a pro shop and a grill room called The 19th Hole.