Stonehill College Enters Agreement to Purchase Easton Country Club

Stonehill College has entered an agreement to purchase Easton Country Club, a 150-acre golf course located at 265 Purchase Street in Easton, Massachusetts. This acquisition aligns with priorities outlined in Stonehill 2030: Building Together, the institution’s five-year strategic plan, by reinforcing its commitment to holistic student growth. 

Easton Country Club will remain a semi-private venue, offering a vibrant destination for Stonehill students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the local golfing community. General Manager Mark Lombardi, an experienced golf and hospitality management professional, will continue overseeing the club’s daily operations. Additionally, Stonehill remains committed to public access, league play, events and existing club programming. In the years ahead, the College will assess opportunities to build upon the facility’s services.  

The club will expand academic and professional development opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students at Stonehill by providing space for hands-on coursework, real-world case studies, internships and student employment.  

The purchase will also advance athletics by providing a new homebase for the Stonehill women’s golf team and laying a foundation for the launch of a new men’s golf program, which will begin NCAA Division I competition during the 2027–2028 season.  

“This acquisition is a natural and meaningful extension of Stonehill’s mission. It will help increase our capacity to enrich the experiences of all students across academics, athletics, recreation and community engagement. As we undertake this exciting initiative, we are committed to stewarding this land in ways that benefit not only our campus community but also our neighbors in Easton and surrounding cities and towns,” said Rev. John Denning, C.S.C., president of Stonehill College.