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Braintree Municipal Course

Braintree Municipal Golf Club

Braintree, MA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,554 yds75.8/126

About this course

Braintree Municipal is the local haunt where generations of South Shore golfers have cut their teeth, learning the game on surprisingly undulating terrain for a public course just south of Boston. This classic parkland layout, sculpted into the landscape around Braintree, presents a shotmakers' delight; subtly doglegging fairways and cunningly placed bunkers reward strategic thinking more than brute power. Expect a round that tests your course management skills. While Braintree Municipal’s architect is unknown, its enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious character. The course isn’t about length or flash; it’s a test of precise iron play and deft putting on greens that possess far more character than one might expect. The course sits upon old farmland, and a few remnants of stone walls, and apple trees still remain. Don't come to Braintree Municipal expecting a manicured, championship-level experience. This is a course where accessibility and community take precedence. This is a place where the spirit of the game thrives, and a quick post-round bite at the clubhouse is less about fine dining and more about lively banter among friends after a satisfying day on the links.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

3538

Best in World

3298

Best in USA

163

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Braintree, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1945
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,554 yards
Difficulty
75.8/126
Course Vaults score
6.4

Getting there

Logan International Airport in Boston lies just fifteen miles north of Braintree Municipal Golf Club, making this a rare municipal gem accessible within a half-hour of one of America's busiest aviation hubs. The drive south along Interstate 93 transitions quickly from urban density to the quieter residential fabric of the South Shore, where Braintree sits tucked between historic New England neighborhoods and wooded conservation land. For a public course born in 1963, the arrival feels refreshingly unpretentious - no grand gates or sweeping driveways, just an honest turn off Ivory Street into a layout that has served generations of Massachusetts golfers with quiet, democratic grace.

FAQ

Common questions about Braintree Municipal

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Braintree Municipal has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 56 logged golfers.

Yes. Braintree Municipal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Braintree Municipal is 72.

Braintree Municipal plays 6,554 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Braintree Municipal is 126.

Braintree Municipal is a 18-hole course.

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