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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Massachusetts

Community-ranked golf courses in Massachusetts, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: The Country Club, Myopia Hunt Club, Essex County Club.

  1. #1
    The Country Club

    Brookline, MA

    9.3/10
  2. #2
    Myopia Hunt Club

    South Hamilton, MA

    8.9/10
  3. #3
    Essex County Club

    Manchester, MA

    8.7/10
  4. #4
    The Kittansett Club

    Marion, MA

    8.7/10
  5. #5
    Old Sandwich Golf Club

    Plymouth, MA

    8.6/10
  6. #6
    Boston Golf Club

    Hingham, MA

    8.5/10
  7. #7
    Eastward Ho!

    Chatham, MA

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    Worcester Country Club

    Worcester, MA

    8.1/10
  9. #9
    Brae Burn Country Club

    West Newton, MA

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Hyannisport Club

    Hyannisport, MA

    8.0/10
  11. #11
    Oyster Harbors Club

    Osterville, MA

    8.0/10
  12. #12
    Salem Country Club

    Peabody, MA

    8.0/10
  13. #13 7.8/10
  14. #14 7.8/10
  15. #15
    Vesper Country Club

    Tyngsboro, MA

    7.8/10
  16. #16
    Wianno Golf Club

    Osterville, MA

    7.8/10
  17. #17
    Bass Rocks Golf Club

    Gloucester, MA

    7.6/10
  18. #18
    Charles River Country Club

    Newton Center, MA

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    Concord Country Club

    Concord, MA

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    The Kittansett Club

    Marion, MA

    7.6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Massachusetts?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Massachusetts is The Country Club, followed by Myopia Hunt Club and Essex County Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Massachusetts?

First Loop has 357 golf courses listed in Massachusetts. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Massachusetts ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Massachusetts?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Massachusetts — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.