George Wright and Devine are $46/$55 for residents and $61/$70 for non-residents, weekday/weekend.
Check City of Boston rates ↗Reviewed October 6, 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 →Low-cost 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
Resident and non-resident fees differ. The public booking window opens at 7am, four days ahead.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 4 days · permit: 5 days
city coursetransit planningresident rates - $27–35 / 9
Fresh Pond Golf Course
Cambridge · 5 mi from downtown
A nine-hole round is the standard public booking. Weekday 18-hole requests need a separate availability check.
- Format
- 9 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Pass holders: 3 days · others: 2 days at 7am
quick ninetransitafter work - $36–57 / 18
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Newton · 5.8 mi from downtown
Newton residents and seniors have a separate walking rate. This is a City of Newton course.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Use current official tee sheet
close to cityhillywest side - All 18 reopened July 4 ↗$35–57 / 18
Brookline Golf Course
Brookline · 6.2 mi from downtown
The town announced the reopening of all 18 holes on July 4. Guest and resident booking windows differ.
- 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
Public reservations: three days ahead. Public weekend play starts after 3pm; Friday access starts before 10am.
- 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
Boston residents receive a lower walking rate. Decide whether you want a season permit before planning release-day bookings.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public: 4 days · permit: 5 days
city courseresident ratespermit planning - $165–180 peak · $90 after 5pm
Granite Links
Quincy · 8 mi from downtown
The posted fee includes a cart and range balls. Twilight starts after 5pm; it does not promise a completed 18.
- Format
- 27 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Public: 4 days
27 holescart includedtwilight - $45–57 / 18
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Lynn · 10 mi from downtown
Weekend public bookings open Thursday at 5pm. Lynn residents receive a separate rate.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Public weekdays: 3 days · weekends: Thu 5pm
North Shoreresident rates18 holes - $26–34 / 9 · cart extra
Unicorn Golf Course
Stoneham · 10.7 mi from downtown
The published nine-hole fee depends on residency and day. Call the shop if you want to arrange 18.
- Format
- 9 holes · Public
- Booking
- Online: 10 days · phone: 5 days
quick ninenorth of Bostonbeginners - $42–68 / 18
Braintree Municipal Golf Course
Braintree · 11.6 mi from downtown
Online reservations open seven days ahead at 6pm. Cancellation requires 24 hours and a call or an in-person request.
- 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 posted 18-hole green fee is $27–30; a cart adds $15 per rider.
- Format
- 36 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Check current DCR booking terms
low green fee36 holesCanton - Closed for 2026 ↗Course closed
Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course
Weston · 12.3 mi from downtown
The course is closed for all of 2026. DCR lists the driving range as open and expects course play to return in 2027.
- Format
- 18 holes · Municipal
- Booking
- Driving range only in 2026
closure alert - $56–64 weekday · $75–95 weekend
Brookmeadow Country Club
Canton · 15.2 mi from downtown
Rates vary with time and demand. A cart adds $25 per rider; weekend fees do not fall for a shorter round.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Public: up to 14 days · prepaid
South Shorefull-lengthfallback - Live public pricing
Sandy Burr Country Club
Wayland · 15.3 mi from downtown
Use the club’s public tee sheet for a date-specific price. The pages checked do not provide a dated fixed rate card.
- Format
- 18 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Public tee times available
MetroWestpublic accessdirect booking - $57 weekday · $67 weekend / 18
Wayland Country Club
Wayland · 15.4 mi from downtown
The afternoon rate steps down after 1pm, 3pm and 6pm. An 18-hole cart adds $23 per rider.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Public: 7 days
MetroWestwalkingpublic - $65 weekday walk · $90–139 ride
Butter Brook Golf Club
Westford · 24.8 mi from downtown
The posted April 12–October 18 rate schedule requires a cart Friday–Sunday before 2pm.
- Format
- 18 holes · Semi-private
- Booking
- Public: 7 days · cancel by phone, 24h
MetroWestcart planning18 holes - $54–59 / 18
Juniper Hill Golf Course
Northborough · 29 mi from downtown
The 18-hole walking fee is $54–59; a cart adds $26. Lakeside and Riverside are separate courses.
- Format
- 36 holes · Public
- Booking
- Public: 7 days · cancel 12h ahead
36 holesMetroWestvalue - Dynamic pricing
Red Tail Golf Club
Devens · 30 mi from downtown
The public tee sheet uses dynamic pricing. Posted rates include a cart, GPS and range balls.
- Format
- 18 holes · Public
- Booking
- Regular: 9 days · preferred: earlier for a fee
destination rounddynamic pricingcart included
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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 October 6, 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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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. Public reservations open four days ahead at 7am; season-permit holders get five days.
What is the cheapest 18-hole golf course near Boston?
Ponkapoag’s posted 18-hole green fee is $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 at Franklin Park is a public 18 inside Boston. Fresh Pond is a Cambridge nine. The map distances are regional orientation, not driving routes; plan from your own starting address.
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 October 6, 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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