Sharon, Mass (suburb south of Boston) - places to play

[Michael J. Moss]

Any recommendations either private or daily fee?

[Bill Shamleffer]

Based on my visits to that area in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Pine Oaks was a fun public course in nearby South Easton; and Spring Valley was an OK private in Sharon.

[hick]

both couses in sharon are private , sharon cc is 12 holes and spring valley is 18. spring valley is Advertising on weei boston sports radio for members, so i would gather it would not be hard to get on. Thorny lea in brockton is about a ten min drive from sharon and walpole CC is about the same distance.  I grew up across the street from sharon cc and Thorny lea and i am biased towards thorny lea if you dont get to this Area often as its a stiles and van kleek.

[Cliff Hamm]

Other than the name - Olde Scotland Links in Bridgewater is well worth playing.  A Brian Silva design that is faux links.  Usually in good shape and quite reasonable.  Here's a link if you're interested:  

www.oldescotlandlinks.com

[SPDB]

A little bit of a trek, but I would call up Plymouth CC and see if they will let you out.

[John Foley]

I'll second the recommendation of Olde Scotland Links.

[Sean Leary]

Blackstone National isn't too far either. Solid. The privates are obvious, but dificult to get on.

[Jim Sweeney]

Waverly Oaks and Pine Hills (esp. Nicklaus, Jr.) both just off Route 3 in Plymouth.

[Ray Richard]

Pine Oaks,Easton-World class pro shop, quirky Cornish design-9 holes
Easton CC-Long,Flat and wide 18 hole Sam Mitchell design-public

Thorney Lea, Brockton-private-The best classic course in the area, great conditions, great layout-highly recommended. All the low handicappers play here.

Franklin CC-Private-Going through a bunker renovation-nice track.

Walpole CC-private-Quirky but in great condition.

If you really want to travel in style go to the next town over and play TPC-Norton and check out those great Gil Hanse upgrades.

Foxboro CC- Private-Hilly but a sound golf course.

Further down the road in Lakeville is Poquoy Brook, a workhorse Cornish design that is open to the public-nice track.

[mark chalfant]

Mike

Thorny lea and  Marshfield are  supposed  to be very  solid examples of  Stiles /vankleek    designs.

Cohasset CC, near Hingham, appears to be nice Ross.  google their website,  its very good !



Waverly Oaks has some  excellent holes and a few awkward ones

As Sean  suggested  defintly try  Plymouth CC.  the routing and   variety is excellent on this 6,400 yd gem

[JimFatsi]

You should call Spring Valley, Cornish was the architect 1959, a private course trying to get back to being a "healthy" club, as they have suffered.  Actively looking for members, so I am sure If you go down that route they will let you play. Recent renovations are complete, and now this course ranks with the best in the area.  Another possible course: Granite Links, its semi-private, and well worth the $.