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When to Book Tee Times at Boston's Most Popular Golf Courses

Carl's take

A reminder only helps if it's set for the right release. Boston's city courses, Braintree, Pinehills and Red Tail use different windows. Check your eligibility too: some passes buy earlier access as well as golf.

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Greater Boston golf guides

Set the reminder for the actual release

Choose the course, date and player count before setting a reminder. Then use its public or eligible member release rule. Carl searches when asked; it does not watch the release in the background or reserve automatically.

George Wright

Permit holders book five days ahead and the public four days ahead, both at 7am. For Saturday, that means Monday for permit holders and Tuesday for the public; Sunday releases one day later. Cancel at least four hours ahead.

Braintree

All tee times are booked online. The sheet opens at 6pm seven days ahead. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead by telephone or in person; email does not count.

Gannon

Public weekday reservations open three days ahead and member reservations four days ahead. The course's current general-information page says public weekend reservations open Thursday at 5pm. Check that page rather than an old news post.

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Photo illustration: an early riser pouring coffee beside a closed golf bag and blank daily planner.

Pinehills

Regular online reservations open ten days ahead at midnight; same-day bookings are by phone. Limited advance weekend reservations require prepayment. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead.

Red Tail

Regular reservations open nine days ahead. Preferred Reservations allow earlier booking, up to 300 days out, under separate terms. Cancel at least 20 hours ahead; twilight does not guarantee 18 holes.

Shaker Hills

Standard public reservations open seven days ahead; the free Shaker Pass gives eight days. The cancellation deadline is 24 hours. An advance booking fee is separate from the green fee.

Save the rule with the confirmation

Keep the confirmation and accepted cancellation method together. If the plan changes, act before the deadline and tell the rest of the group. A late call or a missing player does not automatically remove the charge.

Sources and current booking information

Reviewed October 6, 2026. Prices and access can change; use the operator's terms for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I set a tee-time booking reminder?

Choose the course, date and player count before setting a reminder. Then use its public or eligible member release rule. Carl searches when asked; it does not watch the release in the background or reserve automatically.

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