George Wright and Devine are $46/$55 for residents and $61/$70 for non-residents, weekday/weekend.
Check City of Boston rates ↗Updated August 9, 2026 · 17 open courses + 1 closure
Boston golf courses, mapped and bookable.
Choose from 17 public and semi-private courses open in 2026, and see the closure to avoid. Compare green fees, booking windows, distance, and course style before you pick a tee time.
18courses · 17 open in 2026
$27cheapest listed adult 18 at Ponkapoag
4.4 miclosest public 18 at William J. Devine
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Four easy places to begin
These are Carl's quick picks. Use the map below if price, distance, or walking matters more to your group.
Best overall
George Wright
Donald Ross, inside Boston, $46 for a resident weekday 18.
Read the course guide →Closest public 18William J. Devine
4.4 miles from downtown and the easier of Boston's two city courses.
Read the course guide →Cheapest adult 18Ponkapoag
$27 Monday–Thursday and $30 Friday–Sunday, straight from DCR.
Read the course guide →Best quick nineFresh Pond
A real 3,000-yard municipal nine in Cambridge, from $27 on weekdays.
Read the course guide →18 courses · 17 open in 2026
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4.4 mi · 18 holesWilliam J. Devine Golf Course
Exact map ↗Regional orientation only; pin positions are approximate. Use Exact map for directions.
- $46–70 / 18
William J. Devine Golf Course
Dorchester · 4.4 mi from downtown
The closest public 18 to downtown. Flatter and more forgiving than George Wright.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 4 days · permit: 5 days
closest 18transitbeginners - $27–35 / 9
Fresh Pond Golf Course
Cambridge · 5 mi from downtown
A real 3,000-yard nine beside the reservoir. Weekday 18 is subject to availability.
- Format
- 9 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- City of Cambridge tee sheet
quick ninetransitafter work - $36–57 / 18
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Newton · 5.8 mi from downtown
Compact, hilly golf just off the Pike. A practical west-of-Boston fallback.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 7 days
close to cityhillywest side - All 18 reopened July 4 ↗$35–57 / 18
Brookline Golf Course
Brookline · 6.2 mi from downtown
All 18 holes reopened July 4 after a nine-month drainage project.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 7 days · residents: 10
reopenedpractice rangebeginners - $30–50 / 9
Furnace Brook Golf Course
Quincy · 7.3 mi from downtown
City-owned nine beside Granite Links. Public weekend access begins after 3pm.
- Format
- 9 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 3 days
quick nineQuincyafter work - $46–70 / 18
George Wright Golf Course
Hyde Park · 7.4 mi from downtown
The best pure golf inside Boston city limits. Prime weekend times disappear quickly.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 4 days · permit: 5 days
best overallDonald Rosswalking - $90 twilight · $165–180 peak
Granite Links
Quincy · 8 mi from downtown
The polished, expensive option. Twilight is the rate that makes the most sense.
- Format
- 27 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Public: 4 days
skyline viewspremiumconditions - $45–57 / 18
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Lynn · 10 mi from downtown
A dependable municipal course inside Lynn Woods and a strong north-side default.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Book direct
North Shorereliablefull-length - Live pricing / 9
Unicorn Golf Course
Stoneham · 10.7 mi from downtown
A short, low-pressure nine when a full Saturday round is too much commitment.
- Format
- 9 holes · Public
- Booking
- Book direct
quick ninenorth of Bostonbeginners - $42–68 / 18
Braintree Municipal Golf Course
Braintree · 11.6 mi from downtown
A full 18 with five sets of tees and a useful South Shore location off Route 128.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Online only · public: 7 days at 6pm
South Shorevaluefive tee sets - $27–30 / 18
Ponkapoag Golf Course
Canton · 12 mi from downtown
The price leader: a full adult 18 costs less than many Boston-area nines.
- Format
- 36 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 2 days
cheapest 1836 holesbeginners - Closed for 2026 ↗Course closed
Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course
Weston · 12.3 mi from downtown
The greens are closed for the entire 2026 season for construction and renovation.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Driving range only in 2026
closure alert - $57 weekday · $67 weekend
Brookmeadow Country Club
Canton · 15.2 mi from downtown
A practical full-length option close to Ponkapoag when conditions matter more than price.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Public: 7 days · $35 after 6pm
South Shorefull-lengthfallback - Live public pricing
Sandy Burr Country Club
Wayland · 15.3 mi from downtown
The quality step up west of Boston, with public daily-fee access and strong twilight value.
- Format
- 18 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Public tee times available
Donald RossMetroWestwalking - Live pricing
Wayland Country Club
Wayland · 15.4 mi from downtown
Straightforward daily-fee golf surrounded by conservation land in Wayland.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Book direct
MetroWestwalkingpublic - $55–73 walk · $75–139 ride
Butter Brook Golf Club
Westford · 24.8 mi from downtown
Farther out, but a better pure-golf choice than many courses closer to the city.
- Format
- 18 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Book direct · cart required Fri–Sun before 2pm
MetroWestcourse qualityfull-length - $54–59 / 18
Juniper Hill Golf Course
Northborough · 29 mi from downtown
Two full 18s and enough capacity to solve the weekend-foursome problem.
- Format
- 36 holes · Public
- Booking
- Book direct
36 holesMetroWestvalue - Dynamic pricing
Red Tail Golf Club
Devens · 30 mi from downtown
A real destination round. The Brian Silva layout is worth the drive when you want difficulty.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Book direct
hardestdestination roundcourse quality
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What changed in 2026
Know before you book
Boston prices changed this season. One state course is closed, while Brookline has reopened all 18 holes after a major drainage project.
The greens are closed for construction. The driving range remains open.
Check the DCR closure notice ↗The full layout reopened July 4 after a nine-month drainage project.
Read the Brookline reopening notice ↗That weekday adult rate is for a full 18. The same starting price at Fresh Pond buys nine.
Check Ponkapoag rates ↗About these course details
Prices change. Check before you pay.
Each card links to the course's current information. When prices change by tee time, use the live booking page for the final total. Updated August 9, 2026.
- Courses you can book
- The map includes municipal, public, and semi-private daily-fee courses. Fully private clubs are left out.
- Check the course before paying
- Every card links to a city, state, or course-operated page where you can confirm the current rate and booking terms.
- Distance from downtown
- Mileage and map pins are approximate. Open the address-based map link for live directions and traffic.
- Carl's recommendations
- Picks like “best overall” and “worth the drive” are Carl's opinion. Rates, booking windows, and closures link to the course or public agency.
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Open guide →DistanceClosest courses to downtownCourse-by-course distance notes for golfers starting in Boston proper.
Open guide →TransitGolf without a carFresh Pond, Devine, and every realistic T-accessible option.
Open guide →PriceThe cheapest rounds, ranked honestlyWhat the low rate gets you and where paying a little more is smarter.
Open guide →Booking rulesBoston Parks permit tee timesThe release windows and rules behind George Wright and Devine.
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Boston public golf FAQ
What is the best public golf course in Boston?
Carl's pick is George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park. It is a public Donald Ross design inside Boston city limits, with 2026 walking rates of $46 weekday and $55 weekend for residents. The catch is access: the best weekend tee times go quickly when the booking window opens.
What is the cheapest 18-hole golf course near Boston?
Ponkapoag in Canton is the price leader for a full adult 18: $27 Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday and holidays in 2026. Fresh Pond starts at the same $27 price, but that rate is for nine holes.
What is the closest public 18-hole course to downtown Boston?
William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park is about 4.4 miles from downtown and is the closest public 18 in this guide. Fresh Pond is about five miles away, but it is a nine-hole course.
Can non-Boston residents play George Wright and Devine?
Yes. Both City of Boston courses are open to the public. In 2026, a non-resident adult walking 18 pays $61 on weekdays and $70 on weekends. Boston residents pay $46 and $55 respectively.
Which Boston-area golf course is closed in 2026?
Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course in Weston is closed for the entire 2026 season for construction and renovation. Its driving range remains open. DCR says the course greens are unavailable this year.
Did Brookline Golf Course reopen?
Yes. The Town of Brookline says the full 18-hole layout reopened on July 4, 2026 after a nine-month drainage and course-improvement project.
Does this map include private golf clubs?
No. The course finder is deliberately limited to municipal, public, and semi-private courses where a daily-fee golfer can realistically get access. Fully private clubs are excluded.
How current are the rates and course statuses?
Prices and course statuses were last reviewed August 9, 2026. Each course card links to the current municipal, state, or course website. When a course changes prices by tee time, the guide links to the live booking page.
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