Plymouth, MA
Rock of Ages – Golf in “America’s Home Town”- A “Plymouth Rock” Golf Adventure.
From A Golfer’s Perspective
Although the stick-and-ball games of the era were likely far from the minds of the Mayflower travelers on that cold day, December 26, 1620, when they landed near Plymouth Rock, it’s possible that a few aboard wished they had brought their sticks and balls along once they discovered the landscape was beautifully suited for such games. After all, since these games began around 1457 with just a stick and a ball, they had become well-established in various parts of the world by the 1600s.
Fast-forward to today: from a golfer’s perspective, we can be thankful that Plymouth, Massachusetts—known as “America’s Hometown”—is home to 13 golf courses, including 10 public and 3 private options. These courses are beautiful, unique, top-quality, and designed by renowned course designers. According to Links, there is an additional 29 golf courses are located within 20 miles of Plymouth, comprising 15 public, 6 municipal, and 8 private courses.
The temperate climate of the North Atlantic coast is characterized by mild, humid weather. Coastal waters tend to moderate temperatures, resulting in cooler summers and warmer winters compared to regions farther inland. As a result, most golf courses in this area typically open in early spring and remain open through Thanksgiving, with some courses in Plymouth even operating throughout the winter, weather permitting. The summers are warm and humid, but the saltwater breezes from the Atlantic make the weather quite pleasant.
This region is a golfer’s paradise. And for those who appreciate fine dining, the local restaurants are diverse and outstanding, especially if you enjoy seafood. If you feel inspired to explore, the area also offers plenty of nature and historical sites, such as the Plimouth Patuxet Museum and the Plimouth Village recreation.
Where is it
Plymouth Massachusetts, is located on the Northeast coast of the United States, adjacent to Plymouth Bay. It is approximately 57 minutes (43 miles or 69 km) southeast of Boston via MA-3 South. And from Green International Airport in Providence, Rhode Island, it takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes (62.8 miles or 101 km) using I-95 North and I-495 South.
Between Logan International Airport and Green International Airport in Providence, there are hundreds of flight options available from various locations across the USA and around the world.
A Bit of History
Plymouth, Massachusetts is “America’s Hometown.”
This moniker was bestowed on the town because it was where the pilgrims first landed on December 26th and built the first permanent settlement on our land. So it holds a significant place in American history and culture. It is also recognized as the site of our nation’s first Thanksgiving.
In 1620, a group of England’s Puritan separatists escaped religious persecution by leaving Plymouth, England, and crossing the Great Western Ocean (now known as the Atlantic Ocean) on the Mayflower, a three-decker vessel. Their aim was to establish a settlement where they could freely practice their beliefs, and they did. They arrived after an arduous 66-day voyage. Despite the harsh conditions aboard the Mayflower, only one person died en route, and another was saved from falling overboard in rough seas.
However, upon arriving in December, the Pilgrims faced dire challenges. Their first winter conditions were awful and led to the deaths of half of the 102 passengers within the first year. They died of the cold and disease. The survivors successfully negotiated a treaty with the Wampanoag Chief Massasoit. This allowed them to live in peace for 55 years. They founded the Plimouth Colony, it was the first English settlement.
Interesting factoid: Of the 132 individuals on board the Mayflower, which included 102 passengers and 30 crew members, only 51 had children. Interestingly, it is estimated that about 35 million people today can trace their ancestry back to one of these 51 “Pilgrims.” I’m not one of them.
Courses in the Area
So far, I have reviewed – Atlantic Country Club, Crosswinds Golf Club, Pinehiils Golf Club – The Jack Nicklaus Course, Pinehiils Golf Club-The Rees Jones Course, Southern Marsh Golf Club, and Waverly Oaks Golf Club.
Atlantic Golf & Country Club
Photo provided by Atlantic
Course Brief
The “New England Journal of Golf” boasted that the Atlantic Golf Club is one of “the most under-appreciated golf courses in Massachusetts and one of the premier golf courses south of Boston.” Golf Digest rates it as the 12th-best course in Massachusetts. It was designed by the team of Geoffery Cornish, Brian Silva, and Mark Mungeam. The course spans over 178 scenic acres and has – Holes 18, Par 72, Yds 6,728, USGA 73.1, and Slope 137 from the back tees. There are Four sets of tees. It is a big course with plenty of challenges and a nice variety of holes, gently rolling terrain, but with some elevated tee to fairway and fairway to green holes and meticulously kept bent grass fairways and greens. The undulating greens are said to be fairly fast, I can attest to that. There are a lot of mature trees, most of them hardwoods, that turn colors in the fall and line most of the fairways. Some fairways are pretty wide open, while others are quite narrow. There’s a smattering of bunkers and just a couple of holes where water comes into play. I had quite an enjoyable but challenging round.
Course Details
450 Little Sandy Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, (508) 759-6644
Website: https://www.atlanticcountryclub.net
Golf Digest Rating: 4.5
Designed by: Geoffery Cornish, Brian Silva, Mark Mungeam
Course opened: 1994
Course Type: Public
Course Style: Forest Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain with a few slopes to climb and descend.
Course stats from back tees: Holes 18, Par 72, Back Tees: Yds 6,728, USGA 73.1, Slope 137. –
How Many Tees: 4
Grass: Fairways-Bent Grass, Greens-Bent Grass
Golf Season: Open all year (depending on the weather)
Rates Include: Green fees, Cart and tax.
Dynamic Pricing: Yes – As the course fills up the pricing increases or if it is not booking-up it will decrease. So lock in early and the cost will also be locked in no matter how much the course fills up. Credit cards are required to hold the tee time but are not charged until your check-in day of play.
Seasons and rates: The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change.
| Monday – Thursday AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays AM/PM | |
| Spring: Mar to May: | $119/$99 | $140/$104 |
| Fall: Generally Labor Day to Nov: | $149/$189 | $190/$160 |
| Winter: Nov to Mar: | $129/$150 | $109/$160 |
Discount Playing a Second Round: Replay specials generally about 1/2 the first round rate. Also there is a discount if you play their sister course as well – True Blue.
Discounts: None – Senior, Military, or 1st responder discounts
Tee Time Booking: Book on the website or call the pro shop up to a year in advance for any size group.
Advanced Tee Times: Yes, up to a year in advance
Group Tee Times Scheduled: Call and ask for Kevin McQuire
Cancellation Policy: Generally, they require that you cancel your tee time at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any cancellation fees. It’s always a good idea to check directly with the course for the most up-to-date and specific policy details.
Power Cart Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
GPS on all carts: Yes and included in the price
Walking: Yes – but no push carts available – You must carry or bring your own.
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
Driving Range: Nope – but there is a range just down the road a bit at Caledonia’s sister course, True Blue. This is not exactly convenient. Give yourself some extra time if you want to warm up before your round.
Put and Chip Practice: There is a large chipping area with a few different small putting greens. Clubhouse: Yes
Pro Shop: Yes full pro shop
Club Rentals: Yes – Must call ahead of time $63
Food: Club House (Limited Breakfast but nice Lunch, Dinner)
Bar: Full service. Open from 10am.
Beverage Carts: Most of the time, especially in-season
Caddie Service: NO
Golf School: NO – but on the sister Course True Blue, there is the Dresser Academy, a full golf school and teaching Pros as well.
Golf Lessons: Yes, individual lessons can be scheduled with qualified golf instructors.
Aeration: The course is closed during this time. Generally – twice a season, 2 to 3 weeks in June – This year, 2024, the 17 to the 21st. And 2nd aeration in mid-August. Check with the course for exact dates.
Over-Seeding: Generally varies depending on the ground crew.
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt, pants or Bermuda shorts
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol on the Course: Only if it was purchased from the course – not your own
Events and Group Outings: Yes Weddings, Meetings, Group outings, Golf tournaments etc. Call for details.
Stay & Play Packages: Yes – https://caledoniagolfvacations.com
Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – From March until November, you can expect to encounter mosquitoes! No-see-ums as well, also called biting midges. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: There are alligators in them, their ponds and waters – be careful retrieving water balls. Gators apparently like hanging out on Strantz’s beach bunkers near the 18th green. Also, on the 14th, the pond is on the left side of the green. It is said that it is not unusual to find multiple gators there enjoying the Island sunshine.
Crosswinds Golf Club – 27 holes
Photo provided by Crosswinds GC
Course Brief
There are 3 nines designed by the award-winning team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. It looks like they took great advantage of the surrounding stunning landscape and the natural topography. As I can attest, the nines are beautifully designed and challenging, yet fun. It offers dramatic elevation changes and a unique blend of rolling fairways and large, gently undulating greens. There are panoramic views and comfortable spacing between holes for a resort-style atmosphere. Several of the holes border sensitive environmental areas, including cranberry bogs, which are a wonder to behold in the fall when the berries are ripe and deep red for harvest. Water comes into play on at least a half dozen holes throughout the courses, and there are strategic bunkers on both the fairways and protecting the greens. The course also offers great views of the surrounding countryside from several elevated tees.
Each Nine is named after One of the greatest American golfers in the history of the sport… Bobby Jones, Francis Oimet, and Babe Zaharias: Bobby Jones entered his first national golf championship at the age of 14. Jones won four U.S. Open championships and finished second four more times during his career. He also won three of the four British Open championships in which he competed…Francis Oimet – He was the first amateur to win the U.S. Open. The biggest crowds ever seen in American golf followed the playoffs, and his achievement was front-page nationwide news. Oimet’s U.S. Open success is credited for bringing golf into the American sporting mainstream….Babe Zaharias – Ms. Zaharias was an Olympian, and as far as golf was concerned, she made one of the greatest comebacks in sports history – winning the National Women’s Open and the Tam O’Shanter All-American golf tournaments after major cancer surgery. In 1950, the Associated Press named Zaharias the most outstanding woman athlete of the first half of the 20th century.
Crosswinds Club Details – Course Details
424 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 830-1199
Website: https://www.golfcrosswinds.com/contactus/
Golf Digest Course Rating: Not rated – But rated as one of the best public play courses in the state.
Designed by: By the award-winning team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry.
Course opened: 2002
Course Type: Public
Course Style: Tree-lined parkland layout. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb.
Course stats from Back tees: Holes 27, Par 72,
Jones + Ouimet = Yds 7,077, slope 136, USGA 73.7
Ouimet + Zaharias = Yds 7,108, Slope 139, USGA 74.8
Zaharias + Jones = Yds 7,017, Slope 140, USGA 73.9
How many Tees: 4 sets of tees
Grass: Fairways-Ben Grass, Greens-Ben Grass
Golf Season: Open all year (depending on the weather)
Rates include: Green fees, Carts and tax
Dynamic Pricing: No
What are the Rates by season:
The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change.
| Monday – Thursday, AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays, AM/PM | |
| Spring: Mar to May: | $67 | $89 |
| Summer: Jun to Sep: | $67 | $89 |
| Fall: Generally Labor Day to Nov: | $67 | $89 |
| Winter: Nov to Mar | $67 | $89 |
Discount 2nd round same day: $37/$40
Discounts: None for Senior: Military: 1st responders:
Tee time Booking: Reservations are accepted up to 7 days in advance. Note: Although not guaranteed – there is the possibility if you book 2 days in a row, you will play a different set of nines each day.
Advanced Tee Times – Please fill out an outing reservations worksheet for large groups or bookings over 7 days in advance. $20 per tee time
Group Tee times: Yes – Need to call for reservations. https://www.golfcrosswinds.com/outing-inquiry/
Cancellation Policy: Tee-time reservations can be canceled 24 hours prior to tee-off without penalty. Groups will be accountable for full payment, including no-shows. Please call the Pro Shop ASAP if you have a no-show and we will make every effort to fill the vacancy.
Power Cart Rates, if not included in Green Fees: Included
GPS on All Carts: NO]
Walking: Walking allowed but recommended – Use your bag not pull carts
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: $5 half basket / $10 full basket
Driving Range: yes – Grass and Matts features multi-level grass tees overlooking four large target greens.
Put and Chipping Practice: Multiple chipping and putting greens to fine-tune your skills
Clubhouse: Yes – Restaurant, Bar – Event and meeting space
Pro-shop: Small and minimally stocked
Club Rentals: Yes – but order before the round. $30
Food: Restaurant Yes – Grill foods – hot food and cold beverages
Bar: Yes – Small lounge area with a fully stocked bar
Beverage cart: Yes, but depends on the season
Caddie Service: NO
Golf School: NO
Golf Lessons: A former PGA assistant pro available for individual and group
Aeration: Generally mid-April and early October. Check with the course for exact dates.
Over-seeding: No or it coincides with the aeration schedule.
Dress Code: Proper golf attire required. Collared shirts or turtlenecks, walking shorts of Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts, sweat pants, gym style or short shorts and denim are not permitted.
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol allowed on the course: NO – All food and beverages consumed on the property must be purchased from the clubhouse or beverage cart. Coolers are not permitted on the golf course or on the golf carts. Alcohol not purchased on-site is not permitted on the golf course or in the parking lot.
Event Hosting: Tournaments, events, and meeting space.
Call the pro shop and ask for a meeting coordinator.
Stay and Play Packages: Via independent hotels – Jen Dale – 508-221-2695, Bay Side Resort – Andrea Commings 508-775-5669, Irish Village – O’Brian 508-394-9300
Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – The northeast is home to a seemingly endless array of pesky insects from March until November. You can expect to encounter mosquitoes or No-see-ums (also known as sand flees orbiting midges). In New England, They have a few frustrating flies that bite…Black flies, deer flies, and horse flies are the most common. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: NO gators, bears, or wolves, but lots of different bees of varying types; careful to retrieve balls from or near hollowed or downed trees. Be aware of the surroundings when looking for balls, and lead with a club.
Pinehiils Golf Club – Two -18 hole courses side by side.
Pinehills Golf Club has two spectacular golf courses…The Nicklaus and the Jones. “They were created to rival the country’s most prestigious golf clubs in the USA, bringing world-class, daily-fee golf to New England.” located just a short drive away from Boston and Cape Cod. It has one of New England’s most extensive practice facilities, and the Pinehills Golf Academy provides quality PGA instruction. You’ll also enjoy a grand Clubhouse, offering gracious amenities and fine dining, as well as an array of elegant settings for special events, including golf outings, wedding receptions, and social gatherings.”
Pinehiils Golf Club – The Jack Nicklaus Course
Photo provided by Pinehills GC
Course Brief
Designed by the Bear’s son Jack Jr., The Nicklaus Course is spectacularly set on over 300 acres of rolling hills punctuated by dramatic, glacially carved kettles and kames (A kame, or knob, is a glacial landform, an irregularly shaped hill or mound composed of sand, gravel). The course is also in a densely wooded pine forest. Each whole is carved out of the trees, giving each its own distinct experience. Gently rolling fairways are framed by these tall pines, leading to well relatively easy to get to greens that have subtle rolling complexities. The greens are firm and fast. And it is said that the putts do not break as much as they look! Says who! A classic variety of holes makes this course both beautiful and challenging. Keep in mind that the fairways are tree-lined from start to finish, although the playing corridors are wide enough to allow for a good free-swinging experience. Forced carries over fescue, fescue forest, or water can make some holes difficult, to say the least. From my perspective, the course is not walkable at all. Some tees are a considerable distance from the previous green. Some big elevation changes allow for some terrific and expansive views over the treetop. Five sets of tees allow this daily-fee golf course to play from 5,185 to 7,243 yards.
Pinehiils Golf Club – Nicklaus Details
54 Clubhouse Dr., Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-209-3000
Website: https://www.pinehillsgolf.com/rates-policies/= Golf Digest course Rating: 4.7
Designed by: Jack Nicklaus, Jr. and David Heatwole
Course opened: 2002
Course Type: Semi-Private – Daily fee
Course Style: Tree-lined Parkland layout. Undulating terrain with several slopes to climb
Course stats from back tees: Holes 18, Par 72,
Back Tees: Yards 7,243, Slope 135, Rating 75.2
How many tees: 4
Grass: Fairways-Ben Grass, Greens-Ben Grass
Golf Season: Closes after Thanksgiving and reopens in March depending on the weather
Rates Include: Green fees, Cart, Range Balls, and tax . Note – regarding range balls – No need to go to a ball machine as unlimited balls are available at each hitting bay.
Dynamic Pricing: No
Seasons and Rates:
The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change.
| Monday – Thursday, AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays, AM/PM | |
| Spring: Mar to May: | $197/$179 | $240/$240 |
| Summer: Jun to Sep: | $119/$99 | $140/$104 |
| Fall: Generally Labor Day to Nov: | $149/$189 | $190/$160 |
| Winter: Nov – After Thanksgiving to Apr: |
Discount for 2nd round same day: $90 M-T, $105 F-S-H
Discounts: None for Senior, Military, or 1st responder
Tee Time Booking: Tee Times may be reserved 7 days in advance by phone – Call
Advanced Tee Times: 10 days in advance online. Further – Advanced tee times for weekends (Friday-Sunday) may be booked starting in February for the same calendar year. Advanced tee times require full payment at the time of reservation. To book advanced tee times, please call the Director of Golf – at 508-209-3000 ext 116
Group Tee times scheduled: To book a group tee time, please call the Director of Golf – 508-209-3000 ext 116
Cancellation Policy: Tee-time reservations can be canceled 24 hours before tee-off without penalty. Groups will be accountable for full payment, including no-shows. Please call the Pro Shop ASAP if you have a no-show, and we will try to fill the vacancy.
Power Cart Rates, if not included in Green Fees: Included
GPS on All Carts: Yes and included in the price
Walking: Discouraged and there are no discounts
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
Driving Range: Yes and large grass area – Balls free on the range
Put and Chip Practice: Included in the green fees and includes sand trap, chipping, putting and grass driving tees yes
Clubhouse: Clubhouse: Yes – Restaurant, Bar – clubhouse and patio are beautiful.
Pro-shop: Fully stocked
Club Rentals: Good to call in advance to reserve – $60
Food: Yes – Just breakfast sandwiches, then full menu lunch and dinner from The Grille.
Bar: Yes – a spacious lounge with a fully stocked bar & Restaurant East Bay Grill
Beverage cart: Yes – In-season depends on the weather
Caddie Service: No
Golf School: Pinehills Golf Academy provides quality PGA instruction.
Golf Lessons: Yes, individual lessons can be scheduled with qualified golf instructors.
Aeration: Generally mid-April and early October. Check with the course for exact dates.
Over-seeding: No or it coincides with the aeration schedule
Dress Code: Proper golf attire is required. Shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts, and denim are not permitted.
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol allowed on the course: All food and beverages consumed on the property must be purchased from the Clubhouse or beverage cart. Absolutely no coolers allowed on golf carts.
Events and Group Outing: The Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club is a beautiful, rustic-inspired clubhouse house perfect for weddings and private events.
Stay and Play packages: No
Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – The northeast is home to a seemingly endless array of pesky insects from March until November. You can expect to encounter mosquitoes or No-see-ums (also known as sand flees orbiting midges). In New England, They have a few frustrating flies that bite…Black flies, deer flies, and horse flies are the most common. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: NO gators, bears, or wolves, but lots of different bees of varying types; careful to retrieve balls from or near hollowed or downed trees. Be aware of the surroundings when looking for balls, and lead with a club.
Pinehills Golf Club – The Reese Jones Course
Photo provided by Pinehills Golf Club
Rees Jones Course Brief
Course Moto “Be a Member for the Day”. It is a very upscale daily-fee course that feels like a private club. It has 5 sets of tees that play from 5,185 to 7,243 yards. Designed By the Reese Jones team with Steve Weisser. The course is built up from the fabulous local topography. In the Jones team’s typical style, they developed the course to be both fun and challenging. The course has subtle details that you must pay attention to and gives you a different experience with every hole. The course features dramatic elevation changes, and the fairways are carved out of the thick pine forests. Some of these holes are very isolated, and you can barely see another group. The distance between holes makes walking nearly impossible. There are drives that must clear vast waste areas and avoid a thick forest on the sides of the fairways. There are uphill sharp dog legs and holes that are pretty average, so there is a nice combination. This juxtaposition of the course results is a lot of fun, but it is also a challenging test that requires good measures of thought and targeted shot-making from time to time. Sometimes you find yourself playing downhill, then other times straight uphill. You can experience downhill drives of over 300 yards. The course is built on the southwest section of a substantial 300-acre thickly forested property. The course has tree-lined fairways from start to finish. Although the width of the fairways never makes you feel closed in. However, beware of a bad tee shot, because it will find you in deep trouble with deep bunkers and terrain drop-offs that can make recovering difficult. I feel the course is beautifully designed and maintained. It definitely feels like a private course both in the quality of the course and the service rendered by the staff. They make you feel like you are a member. Although it is simply a daily-fee golf course that is very exciting to play.
Pinehills – Rees Jones – Course Review
54 Clubhouse Dr., Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-209-3000
Website: https://www.pinehillsgolf.com/rates-policies/
Golf Digest Course Rating: 4.8
Designed by: Rees Jones and Steve Weisser
Course opened: 2001
Course Style: Parkland – Tree lined
Course Type: Semi-Private – Daily fee
Course stats from back tees: Holes 18, Par 72,
Back Tees: Yards 7,175, Slope 135, Rating 73.8
How Many Tees: 4
Grass: Fairways-Ben Grass, Greens-Ben Grass
Golf Season: Closes after Thanksgiving and reopens in March depending on the weather
Rates Include Green fees, Cart, Range Balls, and tax. Note – regarding range balls – No need to go to a ball machine as unlimited balls are available at each hitting bay.
Seasons and rates:
The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change.
| Monday – Thursday, AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays, AM/PM | |
| Spring: Mar to May | $197/$179 | $240/$240 |
| Summer: Jun to Sep | $119/$99 | $140/$104 |
| Fall: Generally Labor Day to Nov | $149/$189 | $190/$160 |
| Winter: Nov – After Thanksgiving to Apr: Closed |
Discount for 2nd round same day: $90 M-T, $105 F-S-H
Discounts: None for Senior, Military, or 1st responder discounts
Tee Time Booking: Tee Times may be reserved 7 days in advance by phone
Advanced Tee Times: 10 days in advance online. Further – Advanced tee times for weekends (Friday-Sunday) may be booked starting in February for the same calendar year. Advanced tee times require full payment at the time of reservation. To book an advanced tee times please call the Director of Golf – 508-209-3000 ext 116
Group Tee times scheduled: To book group tee time please call the Director of Golf – 508-209-3000 ext 116
Cancellation Policy: Tee-time reservations can be canceled 24 hours before tee-off without penalty. Groups will be accountable for full payment, including no-shows. Please call the Pro Shop ASAP if you have a no-show and we will try to fill the vacancy.
Power Cart Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
GPS on All Carts: Yes
Walking: Discouraged and no discounts
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
Driving Range: Yes – The range is large and offers unlimited balls,
Put and Chip Practice: The putting green and chipping greens are always in great shape.
Clubhouse: Yes – Restaurant, Bar – clubhouse and patio are beautiful.
Pro-shop: Fully stocked
Club Rentals: Yes but call in advance to reserve – $60
Food: Yes – Just breakfast sandwiches, then full menu lunch and dinner from The Grille.
Bar: Yes – a spacious lounge with a fully stocked bar.
Beverage cart: Yes – In-season depends on weather
Caddie Service: No
Golf School: Yes – Pinehills Golf Academy provides quality PGA instruction.
Golf Lessons: Yes, individual lessons can be scheduled with qualified golf instructors.
Aeration: Generally mid-April and early October. Check with the course for exact dates.
Over-seeding: No or it coincides with the creation schedule
Dress Code: Proper golf attire is required. Shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts, and denim are not permitted.
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol allowed on the course: All food and beverages consumed on the property must be purchased from the Clubhouse or beverage cart. No outside alcoholic may be brought onto the course. Absolutely no coolers allowed on golf carts.
Events and Group Outings: The Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club is a beautiful, rustic-inspired clubhouse house perfect for weddings and private events. Located among the rolling hills.
Stay and Play Packages: No
Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – The northeast is home to a seemingly endless array of pesky insects from March until November. You can expect to encounter mosquitoes or No-see-ums (also known as sand flees orbiting midges). In New England, They have a few frustrating flies that bite…Black flies, deer flies, and horse flies are the most common. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: NO gators, bears, or wolves, but lots of different bees of varying types; careful to retrieve balls from or near hollowed or downed trees. Be aware of the surroundings when looking for balls, and lead with a club.
Southers Marsh Golf Club
Photo provided by Southers Marsh – The Cranberry Harvest
Course Brief
This 18-hole executive-style course sits on thirty acres of scenic cranberry bogs. It plays like a full-length course and is highly rated and challenging, as I can attest. It is a beautiful Par 61, that plays from 2,907 to 4,111 from the back tees, with a Slope 112 and a Rating of 61.8. Designed by Architect Nick Filla and Dahn Tibbett with Cranberry Bogs galore. It turned out that Turfgrass and cranberries are complementary commodities for the owners. The course opened in July 2001. The Stearns family constructed it on their farm, where the same family has produced the cranberry bogs for more than 100 years.
To make a long story short, how this all developed; it was caused by ups and downs in the Cranberry business and a subsequent big and long dip. The family needed to do something to survive the downs. The owners understood that they needed to plant Grass around the bogs, which created an ah-ha moment. Around 1995, Mr. Stern’s father planted a bog, and the younger Stearns said. “If I have to plant grass around the bog, I might as well put in a couple of golf holes.” It is a beautiful course as it winds through the family’s 100-year-old, active cranberry bogs. With space somewhat limited for a course of 116 acres, It seems to me they went to great lengths to make sure the holes were varied and interesting, from the wide-open links to tree-lined corridors all surrounded by the Boggs. You need to hit every club in your bag.
Southers Mash Golf Club – Course Review
30 Southers Marsh Ln, Plymouth, MA, 02360-4797
(508) 830-3535
Website: https://southersmarsh.com/ or golf@southersmarsh.com
Golf Digest Course Rating: 4.5 stars
Designed By: Nick Filla and Dahn Tibbett Course Opened: 2001
Course Type: Semi-Private / Public
Course Style: links-style course – designed around many cranberry Boggs, Semi-undulating terrain with well-placed hazards that will challenge your play
Course stats from back tees: Holes 18, Par 61, Back Tees: Yds 4,111, USGA 61.8, Slope 112
How Many Tees: 4
Grass: Fairways-Blue Grass, Greens-Bent
Golf Season: Mar – Early Dec – Depending on weather
Rates Include: Green fees and Tax
Dynamic Pricing: No
Seasons and Rates:
The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change.
| Monday – Thursday, AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays. AM/PM | |
| Spring: Mar to May: | $35 | $61 |
| Summer: Jun to Oct | $51 | $65 |
| Fall: Generally Labor Day to Nov | $/$ | $/$ |
| -Winter: Nov to Dec: | $/$$/$ | $/$ |
Discounts 2nd Round: Half rate for a second round same day
Discounts: Seniors age 62 or greater $32 plus cart M-T, No – Military, or 1st responder discounts – Ask at the ncounter when checking in
Tee Time Booking: 8 days prior – Book on the website or call the pro shop. Note: They have a wait list sign-up. So you can list your desired tee time and they will call/email when it is available.
Advanced Tee times: Yes, you need to call the operations manager/ and depending on the numbers, you might have to pre-pay
Group Tee Times scheduled: Yes, Need to call the operations manager/ and depending 0n the number of players
Cancellation Policy: 24 to 48 hours prior to play
Power Cart Rates if not included in Green Fees: $16
GPS on All Carts: No
Walking: Yes – $5 -Walking rates (M-T) $35, (F-S-H) $50
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: Cost: 30 balls $4 for half bucket 60 Balls $8 for a full
Driving Range: Yes, both outdoor and indoor(in The Barn) driving with video screens. You need a reservation for the Toptracer Range for the Barn — For the Barn, 1 player = 1 bay for up to 4 people for 2 hours. If you would like to book for 4 hours, please make another reservation for the time slot 2 hours after your original reservation. Outside, first come, first serve.
Put and Chip Practice: Yes a Putting and Chipping green Clubhouse: Yes
Pro Shop: Yes – fully stocked but small
Club Rentals: No
Food: Club House (Pub type food – Limited Lunch and Dinner 11am to 4pm)
Bar: Full service. Open from 10am.
Beverage Carts: Most of the time, especially in-season
Caddy Service: No
Golf School: No
Golf Lessons: Yes, individual lessons can be scheduled with qualified golf instructors.
Aeration: Generally late Nov early Dec – Check with the course for exact dates.
Over-seeding: Yes – generally late in the season – Check with the pro shop.
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt, pants or Bermuda shorts
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol on the course: Only if it was purchased from the course – not your own
Events and Group Outings: Yes – Annually, they host more than 100 tournaments of at least 40 players
Stay and Play Packages: No
Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – The northeast is home to a seemingly endless array of pesky insects from March until November. You can expect to encounter mosquitoes or No-see-ums (also known as sand flees orbiting midges). In New England, They have a few frustrating flies that bite…Black flies, deer flies, and horse flies are the most common. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: NO gators, bears, or wolves, but lots of different bees of varying types; careful to retrieve balls from or near hollowed or downed trees. Be aware of the surroundings when looking for balls, and lead with a club.
Waverly Oaks Golf Club-
Photo provided by Waverly Oaks GC
Course Brief
Waverly Oaks namesake came from a group of very large, magnificent, and very old white oak trees that grew near Boston but is said that they went extinct in the 1920s. The trees are named after Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley novels, a series of historical fiction books written in the early 19th century that became associated with the strength, durability, and grandeur of the novel’s popularity and longevity. It seems, I guess a good fit, These trees, were majestic, strong, and long-lived and they are the courses’ namesakes. They were mature trees when the keel of the Mayflower touched the sparkling sands of Plymouth harbor. The connection between the Waverley novels and oak trees has led to the naming of specific oak trees or groups of oaks as “Waverly Oaks.” And the Golf Course.
Now, Waverly Oaks Golf Club is an upscale, public daily-fee golf course located in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. “The Brian Silva design was built on 240 acres of natural hills, sand-based soils, and valleys with over 100 feet in elevation changes. It is an outstanding championship par 72 course that offers 4 sets of tees playing from 7,114 yards from the tips.” There are wide rolling, really rolling, but fair fairways that provide an honest test of golf for players of all levels. There is very little water that comes into play, only on two holes. The fairways are tree-lined and do a great job at separating the fairways. There are some forced carries over waste areas of fescue (These are gnarly grasses), along with some DEEP bunkers and rough that create lots of places to get into DEEP trouble. These can make some holes really tough and challenging. Some tees are a considerable distance from the previous green, so walking is not a good idea. Greens are beautifully maintained, as I can attest, and are large, undulating; not sure how true they are, but they are very fast but fair (says who.)
“Each hole makes you appreciate the design and the unique challenge at hand. Unlike other courses where your memories of your round can blend together, you’ll remember how you did on the unique and well-named holes like “Double Trouble,” “Saddle,” “Down,” “Eternity,” or the “Black Hole.” The course goal, I am told, “is to create an environment that is unparalleled and committed to friendly and superb customer service.
Course Review
444 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 224-6700 x100567
Website: https://www.waverlyoaksgc.com/
Golf Digest Course Rating: 4.5 Stars & Best New Course
Course Open: 1998
Designed by: Brian Silva (A top course designer, a local from Framingham, MA)
Course Type: Public
Course Style: Tree-lined parkland. It has undulating terrain with quite a few slopes to climb.
Course stats from back tees: Holes 18, Par 72, Back Tees – Yds 7,112, USGA 73.1, Slope 137
How Many Tees: 5 sets
Grass: Fairways-Ben Grass, Greens-Ben Grass
Golf Season: Closes winter season (depending on the weather)
Rates Include: Green fees, Cart, tax, GPS, and Range Balls.
Dynamic Pricing: Yes – As the course fills up the pricing increases. So lock in early and the cost will also be locked in no matter how much the course fills up. Credit cards are required to hold the tee time but are not charged until your check-in day of play.
Seasons and Rates:
The rates provided below are our best estimates for 18 holes. Categorized by season, day of week, and morning/afternoon tee times. Please be aware that rates can vary significantly by course, so checking with the Pro Shop for the most accurate information is important. We recommend booking early to confirm your reservation, as rates are subject to change as the courses fill up. Additionally, inquire with the pro shop about walking, 9-hole, and twilight rates. Again, the season-based rates provided below are estimates obtained from conversations with the respective pro shops. These rates are further broken down by season, day of week, and time of day (AM/PM) and are subject to change. Depending on the weather. Note rates and dates vary and are subject to change. So check with Pro-shop.
| Monday – Thursday, AM/PM | Friday – Sunday, and Holidays, AM/PM | |
| May 4 – Thanksgiving | $105 | $135 |
| Closes after Thanksgiving | $70 | $85 |
? Discount for 2nd round same day:
Discounts: None for Senior, Military, or 1st responder discounts
Tee times scheduled: Book by calling the Pro Shop for tee times 7 days in advance (508) 224-6700 during posted business hours. A credit card is required to book and hold a reservation and will not be charged until you arrive at the club.
Advanced Tee times: Tee times for 18 Holes can be reserved for up to 10 days online. To complete your reservation, you must click the “finish reservation” button. Make sure you receive a confirmation number in your email confirming your tee time
Group Tee times: Up to 3 foursomes can be booked online from Mon-Thu and Fri to Sun after 11am. Call Mr. Landen x 105 to secure booking and rates for larger groups. Groups are charged $3 per golfer and full payment is required on booking.
Cancellations: Tee-time reservations can be cancelled or changed without penalty until 12pm on the day prior to your tee time. Groups will be accountable for full payment.
Power Cart Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
GPS on All Carts: Yes and included in the price
Walking: Not walkable at all
Range Ball Rates if not included in Green Fees: Included
Driving Range: yes – Awkward driving range, but plenty sufficient to get you warmed up for your round.
Put and Chip Practice: Putting and Chipping green adjacent to the Clubhouse.
Clubhouse: Full–service pub food restaurant, able to host large events.
Pro Shop: Yes full pro shop
Club Rentals: Yes – Must call ahead of time $63
Food: Club House (Grill Room – Lunch)
Bar: Full service.
Beverage Cart: No – but service & snack shack areas near tee boxes on holes 6 &13 and 7 & 14 holes
Caddie Service: No Golf School: NOPE – but PGA teaching Pros are available
Aeration: Generally Early April and again Mid October. Check with the course for exact dates
Over-seeding: Check with the course for exact dates.
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt, pants or Bermuda shorts
Metal Spikes: Not allowed
Alcohol on the course: Only if it was purchased from the course – not your own
Events and Group Outings: Yes Weddings, Meetings, Group outings, Golf tournaments etc. Call for details. Bugs and Beasts:
Bugs: Mosquitoes – The northeast is home to a seemingly endless array of pesky insects from March until November. You can expect to encounter mosquitoes or No-see-ums (also known as sand flees orbiting midges). In New England, They have a few frustrating flies that bite…Black flies, deer flies, and horse flies are the most common. Either cover up or use a good bug repellant. And or hope for a nice ocean breeze.
Beasts: NO gators, bears, or wolves, but lots of different bees of varying types; careful to retrieve balls from or near hollowed or downed trees. Be aware of the surroundings when looking for balls, and lead with a club. .
Weather
In the Lowcountry South Carolina.
Best times to go to Pawleys: March, April, October, and September are the most favorable months to visit. However, these are also the most expensive times. Best rates – May, June, July, and August but they are the hottest and most humid.
Weather Recap: In general the climate is warm and temperate. The Island has a significant amount of rainfall during the year even during the driest month of November. The summer months: June, July, August, and September. Winter: December, January, February, and sometimes March is Winter in the Low Country. Along the coast there is significantly milder temperatures with little to no snowfall. Temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit..
Spring: March-May
Spring is a beautiful time of year with gorgeous weather and perfect temperatures.
Summer: June, July, August.
Summer is very warm and humid. It would be wise to wear a hat, light colored clothing, shorts, pack some sandals, and enjoy a dip in the beautiful cool ocean. Indulge is some Ice cream that is a food idea. And use sunscreen.
Fall: September, October, November
Fall in South Myrtle Beach is the time of year with cooler temperatures. The foliage is vibrant. Warm clothes should be considered most days. Cool nights a sweater or light jacket should be considered..
Winter: December, January, February
Winter time in the Low country. Temperatures range from 40 to 60 degree ands there is little to no snowfall. Dress accordingly.
Adverse Weather:
Rainfall: November is typically the driest month, and July tends to be the rainiest.
Tornadoes: South Carolina averages about 11 tornadoes annually, ranking 26th in the nation. They are generally mild and short-lived.
Thunderstorm and Hurricane Season: Early June to late November, with peak hurricane activity in late August and early September.
Notes – Weather info mainly from “South Carolina Weather Year Around” and NOAA.
Link to South Carolina Weather – https://www.dnr.sc.gov/climate/sco/Publications/SCClimateOverview.pdf
NOAAs Sunrise and Sunset tables.
(National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) If you are considering a double round, you will need to know when to plan your first and second tee times so you can get your second round in before sunset.
Just put the below address into your Web Browser and then select the city closest to your destination.
Lodging to Consider:
General
Distance from lodging to courses on the Island: Just about all lodging on the Island are 15 minutes to 20 minutes away from the courses
Vrbo – Large selections of homes and condos – I stayed in a Vrbo and it was outstanding. VRBO: Online Booking — Vrbo® Rentals in Pawleys Island, SC. Look for Amenities, Photos, Reviews, and More.
Rentals Companies: There are companies to consider with a wide selection of vacation rentals, including beachfront homes, cottages, and condos. Consider looking up Pawleys Island Realty, Dunes Beach Home Rentals, Lachicotte Company
Resorts on Pawleys Island to Consider:
The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn:
1 Norris Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 – (843) 237-4211
https://www.litchfieldinn.com/
Offers beachfront accommodations with rooms and suites.
Amenities: Pool, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi.
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club:
70 Tanglewood Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 – (843) 237-6000
https://www.pawleysplantation.com/
Golf resort with condo-style accommodations. Amenities: Golf course, restaurant, tennis courts, swimming pool.
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
14276 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 – (888) 734-8228
https://www.litchfieldbeach.com/
A Resort offering a range of accommodations from hotel rooms to condos and villas. With multiple pools, beach access, golf courses, restaurants, spa.
Hotels and Inns:
Hampton Inn Pawleys Island
150 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 235-2000
Amenities: Free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center. It is located near the beaches and golf courses on Pawleys Island.
Best Western Pawleys Island
11445 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 2958 (843) 235-0808
Amenities: Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center. The hotel is located near beaches, golf courses, and other attractions on Pawleys Island.
Quality Inn & Suites Pawleys Island
7903 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 2958 (843) 235-1000
Amenities: The hotel offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. It provides comfortable accommodations close to local beaches, golf courses, and other attractions in the Pawleys Island area.
Vacation Rentals:
Bed and Breakfasts
– The Pelican Inn
506 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. (843) 237-3011
https://www.pelicaninn.com/
Historic beachfront bed and breakfast with charming accommodations. Their Amenities include Breakfast, beach access, and porches with hammocks.
– The Sea View Inn
414 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 237-4253
https://www.seaviewinn.net/
Oceanfront inn with a cozy home-like atmosphere. Their Amenities: Meals included, a private beach and comfortable common areas.
Restaurants to Consider:
Not to forget Lowcountry cooking? A cuisine based on the land and resources of the area. Lowcountry food consists of famous dishes such as Frogmore Stew, Hoppin’ John, she-crab soup, and all kinds of fresh seafood to name a few. Beautiful, unique food.
Frank’s and Franks Outback
10434 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 – (843) 237-3030. – Reservation necessary
In Business since 1988. Great Bar and fine Steaks and Seafood. Franks is indoor dinning and Franks Outback is outdoor, but most covered. Our group ate in the Outback. Very comfortable and nicely laid back. I can attest the food and service was exceptional. Although I didn’t order the steak, and I should have. American, Seafood and International Menu.
Moe’s Original BBQ
12827 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8227 | Open 7 Days a week – Dine-in – Carry-out – Catering.
Moe’s Original BBQ first location. Low country rustic atmosphere, leisurely and laid-back. With an open kitchen and a full bar. They serve Alabama-style BBQ – Ribs, Chicken, Pulled pork, and southern sides. Seating inside, on the patio, or on the covered screened porches. t
Things to do or discover:
Hunt down the legend of the Gray Man
He is the ghost of a young man traveling from Charleston to see his fiancée in 1822. On the way, he and his horse were caught in quicksand-like pluff mud in the marshes before Pawley’s Island and died. It is said his spirit has haunted the shore nearby ever since. He is said to be still looking for the girl he loves.
Beach it
Pawleys Island beaches are the best and are a sun-seekers paradise. The beaches have soft white sand, and the ocean is crystal clear. Pawleys Island has the largest free public beach access lot in Georgetown County, located on the south end of the island. In addition, there are 8 other public beach access points on the island, which offer visitors the use of approximately.
Discover the Original Hammock Shop
Hammock Shops Village: Check out Rope Hammocks originally designed by Riverboat captain Joshua John Ward to sleep cooler instead of traditional hot canvas – sometime in the late 1800s. They are made of loosely woven cotton or now nylon. It’s now one of the most popular hammock brands in the country, and his descendants still operate it.
Shelling
The best shelling in the area is North Island, near the entrance to Winyah Bay in Georgetown. The island can only be reached by boat, and the beach is usually covered with shells. Lowcountry Plantation Tours offers an excellent tour out to the island and includes a generous amount of time for folks to stroll the beach and collect shells.
Fishing Pawleys Creek
This can be very productive for flounder, trout, and redfish. However, it is a very shallow creek, so many folks choose to fish from a kayak, john boat, or from land, which makes it an ideal location for a family fishing outing. The public can access fishing areas on the North and South end of Pawleys Island, where parking is available. For more information about fishing in Pawleys Island, stop by and talk to the staff at Pawleys Island Outdoors. They are very helpful and will assist you with getting the right tackle and rigs for the type of fishing you want to do on Pawleys Island.
https://carolinaguideservice.com/pawleys-island-fishing-charters/
How to get there:
Myrtle Beach International Airport.
There are 10 airlines that service MYR, and 50 destinations in North America offer nonstop service. As of this writing Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and United service MYR.
Link To: Myrtle Beach International Airport has one of these airlines.
Drive time from Myrtle Beach International Airport to Pawleys
Depending on the time of year and traffic, It takes approximately 35 minutes to drive the 23 miles from Myrtle Beach to Pawleys Island.
Charleston International Airport is another option
There are 13 airlines that service CHS, and 50 destinations in North America offer nonstop service. As of this writing – Alaska, Air Canada, Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United service CHS.
Link to airlines: https://www.iflychs.com/Airlines
Drive time from Charleston International Airport to Pawleys
About 80 miles, and depending on the time of year and traffic, It will take approximately 1hr 47min to drive from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Pawleys Island via N Hwy 1