Best Public Golf Courses in Boston, Massachusetts

What makes a public course "best" in Boston? 10 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.6★); the top 5 below average 2.7★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Five Iron Golf

    One Washington St, Boston, MA 02108, USA, Boston, MA 02108
    ★ 4.9 (269 reviews)
  2. 2

    William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park

    1 Circuit Dr, Dorchester, MA 02121, USA, Boston, MA 02121
    ★ 4.2 (319 reviews)
  3. 3

    CityGolf Boston

    167 Milk St, Boston, MA 02109, USA, Boston, MA 02109
    ★ 4.6 (19 reviews)
  4. 4

    Boston Golf Course

    300 Club House Drive, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 01895
  5. 5

    Boston Links

    5000 Country Club Road, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 02223
  6. 6

    Boston National Golf Club

    300 Club House Drive, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 01457
  7. 7

    Boston Pines Golf Club

    3000 Pro Shop Lane, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 01871
  8. 8

    Boston Public Golf Course

    500 Club House Drive, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 02116
  9. 9

    George Wright Golf Course

    420 West Street, Boston, MA 02136
  10. 10

    William J. Devine Golf Course

    1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Boston, Massachusetts?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Boston, Massachusetts. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Boston?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Boston is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Boston?▾
Most public courses in Boston accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Boston?▾
Green fees in Boston vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.
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