George Wright Golf Course
Hyde Park, MA • Public
David Owen
Overview
George Wright is consistently recognized as one of the best, most affordable public golf options anywhere. Much like The Country Club, "The Wright," as it’s known to locals, is routed through rocky outcroppings similar to Brookline and wild terrain that challenges the golfer with constant elevation changes, many blind shots and smallish greens. Donald Ross' routing through tree-lined corridors is bold and adventurous, but also highly walkable, with nearly every green just a few short steps away from the next tee. At $41 to walk for city residents ($50 for non-residents), you won't find a better deal in the state, which is probably why it's hard to secure a tee time. Plus, the course is always in good condition thanks to superintendent Leo Curtin and his crew, with our panelists reporting that George Wright’s greens are routinely on par with any of the high-end private courses operating with an exponentially higher budget. George Wright hosted the 2018 state amateur along with its sister course, William J. Devine.
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“George Wright is a classic Donald Ross municipal course in Boston. While the conditions are never fantastic and the course could use a renovation, the bones here are fantastic with some really great architecture and memorable holes. This is undoubtedly one of the best munis in America and a great option for those visiting Boston."
Read More2021
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“This has to be one of the best municipal courses in the country. It's kept in remarkably good shape considering the amount of play. Greens are consistently in better shape than many nearby private clubs. A handful of ho-hum holes, but not too many gimmes. If you play well you can score, if you're spraying it off the tee you'll make plenty of doubles."
Read More2019
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