I challenge you to name me....

[RhodyGolf]

...a public course better than Meadow Brook or Newport National in MA or CT that you can play for $65 and under.

 

(Looking for some new places to play this summer) Go!...

[rcain1us]

Ever played Easton CC in MA?

 

A couple of funky holes but greens are in better shape than some private courses I have played.

 

Flat and easy to walk.

 

http://eastoncountryclub.com/

[DCSerafin]

Green Hill in Worcester, MA, Some interesting holes great overall conditions. Wachusett CC in West Boylston, MA - Donald Ross design with fantastic conditions.

[wkndhack]

I haven't played the ones you mentioned but Red Tail GC in Ayer, MA can be had for that price if you play at an off time and is an excellent track.

[Turberticus]

Connecticut National in Putnam, CT. $67 with cart is the peak weekend rate.

[jdl]

Green Hill in Worcester, MA, Some interesting holes great overall conditions.

 

Yep, played there Saturday, it's in great shape. Keep the ball under the hole, though. Those greens are FAST and sloped. Also of note, they are starting up a caddy program. $17 for the round for a youngster to carry your bag.

 

Connecticut National in Putnam, CT. $67 with cart is the peak weekend rate.

 

This is a great answer, probably my favorite course when you factor in the cost.

 

A few others - Kettle Brook in Paxton MA, Atlantic CC in Plymouth, Poquoy Brook in Lakeville.

[OrangeCrush]

Highfields in Grafton or Kettlebrook in Paxton

[Smithj36]

CT National is a gem.

[rcain1us]

Poquoy Brook in Lakeville is a classic old course that I enjoy

 

If you use Golfnow several private/semi courses had a handful of tee times each week.

 

Allendale in Dartmouth

Segreganset in Taunton

[raynorfan1]

...a public course better than Meadow Brook or Newport National in MA or CT that you can play for $65 and under.

 

(Looking for some new places to play this summer) Go!...

 

The Ranch in Southwick. $60 after 2pm.

 

Crumpin Fox can be had for $65 on GolfNow.

[jimb6golf]

There are some nice courses out there but many lack the challenging routing or condition of those you mentioned. Try Butterbrook in Westford, MA (less costly during the week, too much on the weekend), Butternut Farms in Stow, Triggs in Providence RI or even Olde Scotland Links in Bridgewater. I also like Puquoy Brook as noted above. Maybe even Shaker Hills in Harvard although I don't know the prices since they renovated (really beautiful course). And there's also the course on the Cape (Captains, Cranberry Valley, etc). I agree finding a course that has both the challenging layout and good condition is difficult.

[WhosYourCaddy]

George Wright in Hyde Park

[jdl]

 

 

The Ranch and Crump are public now? No kidding...

 

They've been public for as long as I can remember.

[cbbaron]

Green Hill in Worcester, MA, Some interesting holes great overall conditions.

 

Yep, played there Saturday, it's in great shape. Keep the ball under the hole, though. Those greens are FAST and sloped. Also of note, they are starting up a caddy program. $17 for the round for a youngster to carry your bag.

 

Connecticut National in Putnam, CT. $67 with cart is the peak weekend rate.

 

This is a great answer, probably my favorite course when you factor in the cost.

 

A few others - Kettle Brook in Paxton MA, Atlantic CC in Plymouth, Poquoy Brook in Lakeville.

Agree on Poqouy and Atlantic

[cbbaron]

Pinehills 65 after 2

[raynorfan1]

The Ranch and Crump are public now? No kidding...

 

They've been public for as long as I can remember.

 

I think they've both been public for their entire histories.

[mr.haha]

Blackstone in Sutton.

 

64$ with cart on weekdays.

[RhodyGolf]

wow....lots of places to look up. Thanks.

 

Only RI course left I really want to play is Montaup in Portsmouth....mostly for the scenery, but I heard it's nice also.

[rcain1us]

wow....lots of places to look up. Thanks.

 

Only RI course left I really want to play is Montaup in Portsmouth....mostly for the scenery, but I heard it's nice also.

 

I've only driven by it a few dozen times on my way to Middletown but my friend I play with down that way says it is a nice track

[pingfool]

wow....lots of places to look up. Thanks.

 

Only RI course left I really want to play is Montaup in Portsmouth....mostly for the scenery, but I heard it's nice also.

 

You can skip Montaup....3/4 goofy holes and poor routing

 

Atlantic & waverly oaks in Plymouth can be had around$70

 

Pinehills is worth whatever they charge

 

Allendale has limited public times

 

Poquoy doesn't stack up to Newport national - when did they drop the rates there?

 

[MyShortGameSucks]

Highfields in Grafton or Kettlebrook in Paxton

 

Kettlebrook is very good. No comment on Highfields :). Definitely add Blackstone National and Wachusett. Crosswinds next door to Waverly Oaks is still cheap I believe.

 

If you ever travel further North then check out Atkinson CC and Stonebridge in NH and The Ledges in Sothern Maine.

[Sean2]

CT National is a gem.

 

Absolutely. One of the best in Southeastern New England.

[Imp]

No love for Acushnet River Valley?

 

CT National and also maybe even Blackstone National are tops on my list for that price too.

 

Allendale in Dartmouth is also very nice, and which used to be private, are now Semi-Private.

 

--kC

[umassgolfer]

Hickory Ridge Golf Club in Amherst, MA was where we played at UMass. Not sure what the conditions are like these days but it was a fun, pretty tough layout. They've hosted US Open qualifiers.

[wkndhack]

There are some nice courses out there but many lack the challenging routing or condition of those you mentioned. Try Butterbrook in Westford, MA (less costly during the week, too much on the weekend), Butternut Farms in Stow, Triggs in Providence RI or even Olde Scotland Links in Bridgewater. I also like Puquoy Brook as noted above. Maybe even Shaker Hills in Harvard although I don't know the prices since they renovated (really beautiful course). And there's also the course on the Cape (Captains, Cranberry Valley, etc). I agree finding a course that has both the challenging layout and good condition is difficult.

Butter Brook is one my favorites. Shaker Hills is great but near triple digits for cost on weekends.

[jut111]

Played Acushnet and Atlantic C.C. this weekend. Both were in excellent shape in my opinion.

[allparz]

Montoup is not "goofy", gosh they played the RI Am there 2 years ago -- very nice layout, good condition, great scenery on 4-5 holes.

 

It's not easy, bring your A game - maybe the toughest starting hole in RI, 1st 4 holes all very challenging... #17 and #18 are position holes, the rest are driver green light...

 

If it's less than $60 -- well worth it...

[Petunia Sprinkle]

No love for Leo J.?

[mr.haha]

No love for Leo J.?

 

i grew up on Leo J and i have no love for it at all. however, i will play it but it will involve jorts, wife beater, cart and a 30 rack of miller.

[vitaminsteve]

Bethpage Black two time US Open course, $65 for a NY resident. Torrey South US Open course $61 resident.