Best Public Golf Courses in Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts · Rees Jones (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,175 yards

A Rees Jones design through the pine barrens of Plymouth, Pinehills Jones Course delivers championship-caliber public golf south of Boston. The layout carves through pitch pines and scrub oaks with well-crafted bunkering and excellent conditioning.

Quincy, Massachusetts · John Sanford (2003) · 27 holes · Par 72 · 6,828 yards

Built atop former granite quarries south of Boston, Granite Links offers 27 holes with spectacular views of the Boston skyline, Blue Hills, and harbor islands. The elevated terrain creates a unique golfing experience with dramatic elevation changes uncommon in coastal Massachusetts.

Boston, Massachusetts · Donald Ross (1938) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,418 yards

A hidden Donald Ross gem in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood, George Wright is widely regarded as one of the best municipal courses in America. The restored Ross design features classic crowned greens, strategic bunkering, and excellent value in the heart of the city.

Plymouth, Massachusetts · Jack Nicklaus (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,175 yards

A Jack Nicklaus design on the South Shore at Plymouth, Pinehills Nicklaus offers championship-level public golf through pine and cranberry bog terrain. The 7,175-yard layout features Nicklaus's bold green complexes, strategic bunkering, and the characteristic sandy terrain of southeastern Massachusetts.

Quincy, Massachusetts · John Sanford (2003) · 27 holes · Par 72 · 6,828 yards

Built on former quarry land south of Boston with panoramic Boston skyline and harbor views, Granite Links offers 27 holes of championship-caliber public golf. The dramatic layout features exposed granite ledge, elevation changes unusual for coastal Massachusetts, and stunning city views from elevated tee boxes.