October 31, 2025

10 MA Courses to Play Before Winter (or before They’re Gone)

19 minutes

As fall fades and winter looms, there’s still time for a few unforgettable rounds across Massachusetts golf courses. In this video, I share 10 must-play spots before the season ends — from Cape Cod Country Club and Taconic to Franklin Park and Miacomet. Some are closing, some may turn private, and others just shine in crisp fall weather. Whether you’re chasing late-season tee times or exploring new public golf courses in Massachusetts, these picks will help you finish the year strong. Grab a coffee, bundle up, and let’s hit the road.

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00:00 – Intro: 10 courses to play before the end of the season
00:25 – Why now: late-season golf, closures, and splurges
00:42 – Quick plug: subscribe, follow, and newsletter info
01:18 – Video plan and inspiration for it 5 deep dives + 5 quick picks
01:45 – Cape Cod Country Club (Falmouth) – Possibly closing, becoming solar field
03:13 – Cape Club of Falmouth – likely going private soon
03:57 – Leo J. Martin & Ponkapoag – play low-stakes November golf
06:39 – Cohasse Country Club (Southbridge) – private to public success story
08:28 – North Hill (Duxbury) – open year-round, tough second hole
11:00 – Taconic (Williamstown) – late-season splurge
11:35 – Miacomet (Nantucket) – open all year, great off-season trip
12:40 – Franklin Park (Boston) – winter-friendly, fewer leaves than George Wright
13:54 – Whaling City (New Bedford) – drier in fall, development rumors
15:31 – Groton Country Club – wild nine-hole “funhouse” course
17:44 – Bonus: Marion Golf Club – charming southern addition
18:13 – Recap: full list of courses mentioned
19:11 – Wrap-up: call to action & outro

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