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Massachusetts Golf Guide - Golf Courses, Resorts, Driving Ranges

Planning a Massachusetts golf vacation? Here are resources for finding the best golf courses, resorts, vacation packages, schools and more. See also: Massachusetts Travel Guide.

Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club

Hotel accommodations or private one- to three-bedroom villas are available at this premier Cape Cod golf resort. Golf school packages are available.

Bass River Golf Course

Founded in 1900, this public course on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth is known for its outstanding fairways and greens and its picturesque views.

Bayberry Hills Golf Course

Located on Cape Cod in West Yarmouth, this 18-hole course in a wooded setting has five sets of tees, making it playable for golfers at all levels.

Blackstone National Golf Club

Preview the course and even request a tee time online for this golf course located in the town of Sutton in central Massachusetts.

Blue Rock Golf Course

Sports Illustrated called Blue Rock on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth "the country's finest Par three." Designed by Geoffrey Cornish in 1962, it is open to the public.

The Brookside Club

Cape Cod's newest public course, located in Bourne, is also one of it's most challenging and scenic. Check their Web site for greens fees.

Chelmsford Country Club

Plan a day's golf outing at this 9-hole public course in South Chelmsford, Massachusetts, which has a Pro Shop and restaurant on the premises.

Cape Cod Public Golf Courses

CapeCodTravel.com provides this town-by-town guide to public and semi-private golf courses on Cape Cod.

Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club

This four-season resort in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts features a 100-year-old hotel, an 18-hole championship golf course, and a golf school.

Crumpin-Fox Club

The western Massachusetts town of Bernardston is home to this 18-hole public course, which has received many accolades from the golf press.

Egremont Country Club

Located in Egremont in South Berkshire County, Massachusetts, this 18-hole courses offers public tee times up to seven days in advance.

Franklin Park Golf Course & Clubhouse

When you've had enough of Boston's historic buildings and monuments, head for Franklin Park, the country's second oldest public golf course, which is right in the inner city.

Golf Courses of Massachusetts

From World Golf, here is a listing by location of golf courses in Massachusetts, including brief comments about each course.

Holly Ridge Golf Club

This 18-hole public golf course in the town of Sandwich on Cape Cod is particularly appealing to seniors, women, and juniors.

The International

Located in bucolic Bolton, Massachusetts, The International is one of New England's most challenging and historic golf destinations. This former ITT corporate retreat turned members-only club was always the exclusive purview of an elite few... until 2009, when The International quietly opened its two 18-hole courses--including the longest course in the world--to guests who stay at its Lodge & Spa.

Island Inn

This 7-1/2-acre all-suite, full service Martha's Vineyard resort adjacent to Farm Neck's Golf Club offers tennis, one- and two-bedroom units with kitchens, and a restaurant.

Maplegate Country Club

This Bellingham, Massachusetts, 18-hole championship public golf course is one of the state's top 10.

Massachusetts Driving Ranges

From Golfing New England, here's a lengthy list by town/city of places where you can practice your swing in Massachusetts.

Middleton Golf Club

This 18-hole, public, Par 3 course in Middleton, Massachusetts, has a year-round Golf Shop and offers group clinics and lessons with a PGA Pro.

Newton Commonwealth Golf Course

Just minutes from downtown Boston in the suburb of Newton, this 18-hole public golf course, which dates to 1897, is accessible via public transportation.

Poquoy Brook Golf Club

Rated one of America's best by Golf Week, this Lakeville, Massachusetts, course is open to the public. Their rates and score card are available at their Web site.

Shaker Hills Golf Club

You'll find a private club atmosphere at this public course in Harvard, Massachusetts, named by Golf Digest the best new course in New England in 1993.

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