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With the summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to take a look at some of the best golf courses on the SouthCoast.
From private clubs to public courses, there are several options for local golfers. Modern ones (m) were built in 1960 or later while classic ones (c) were built before 1960.
Here are some of Greater New Bedford's best golf spots, listed alphabetically by name.
Here’s your chance to vote for your favorite with our SouthCoast Golf Course of the Year for 2026 poll.
Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
The 18-hole course, located at 685 Main St. in Acushnet, offers four sets of tees measuring 5,099 to 6,807 yards, allowing golfers of all skill levels to enjoy their rounds of golf.
Book your round today
The 18-hole, par-72 championship layout offers an exceptional golf experience for new players and established golfers. The course is located at 1047 Allen St. in Dartmouth.
Book your round today.
The members-only country club, located at 585 Slocum Rd. in North Dartmouth, features an 18-hole course known for its storied tradition as the home of the CCNB Men’s Four-Ball, which is in its 96th year.
Visit for more information.
Located at 17 Heritage Hill Dr. in Lakeville, the Heritage Hill course has a two-in-one layout; built to play as a par 54 or par 60 and is geared toward seasoned golfers as well as junior golfers.
Book your round today.
The 18-hole, par 72 public golf course, which is known for its three picturesque fishing holes, is located at 44 Clear Pond Rd. in Lakeville.
Book your round today.
Located at 1 Little Harbor Rd. in Wareham, Little Harbor is a well-conditioned 18-hole, par 56 golf course open to the public.
Book your round today.
Poquoy Brook, which is located at 20 Leonard St. in Lakeville, is a public 18-hole, parkland-style golf course built in the 1960s.
Book your round today.
Established in 1904, Marion Golf Club is a public 9-hole course located at 10 South Dr. in Marion.
Book your round today.
Located at 10 Reservation Rd. in Mattapoisett, Reservation Golf and Beach Club, which was established in 1895, is a private course and club only open to its members and their guests. The course has amazing views of Mattapoisett Harbor, Eel Pond and the Mattapoisett River.
Visit for more information.
Nestled inside pristine woods, the Rochester Golf Club is a regulation 18-hole public golf course located at 323 Rounesville Rd. in Rochester.
Book your round today.
The Bay Club features a private championship 18-hole course designed by PGA Tour professional Brad Faxon and golf course architect Brad Booth. It is located at 63 County Rd. in Mattapoisett.
Visit for more information.
An 18-hole public golf course and driving range located at 581 Hathaway Road in New Bedford.
Book your round today.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Vote for the SouthCoast's top golf course in 2026
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From private clubs to public courses, there are several options for local golfers. Modern ones (m) were built in 1960 or later while classic ones (c) were built before 1960.
Here are some of Greater New Bedford's best golf spots, listed alphabetically by name.
Here’s your chance to vote for your favorite with our SouthCoast Golf Course of the Year for 2026 poll.
Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
Acushnet River Valley (m)
The 18-hole course, located at 685 Main St. in Acushnet, offers four sets of tees measuring 5,099 to 6,807 yards, allowing golfers of all skill levels to enjoy their rounds of golf.
Book your round today
Allendale Country Club (c)
The 18-hole, par-72 championship layout offers an exceptional golf experience for new players and established golfers. The course is located at 1047 Allen St. in Dartmouth.
Book your round today.
Country Club of New Bedford (c)
The members-only country club, located at 585 Slocum Rd. in North Dartmouth, features an 18-hole course known for its storied tradition as the home of the CCNB Men’s Four-Ball, which is in its 96th year.
Visit for more information.
Heritage Hill Golf Course (m)
Located at 17 Heritage Hill Dr. in Lakeville, the Heritage Hill course has a two-in-one layout; built to play as a par 54 or par 60 and is geared toward seasoned golfers as well as junior golfers.
Book your round today.
Lakeville Country Club (m)
The 18-hole, par 72 public golf course, which is known for its three picturesque fishing holes, is located at 44 Clear Pond Rd. in Lakeville.
Book your round today.
Little Harbor Golf Course (m)
Located at 1 Little Harbor Rd. in Wareham, Little Harbor is a well-conditioned 18-hole, par 56 golf course open to the public.
Book your round today.
Poquoy Brook Golf Club (m)
Poquoy Brook, which is located at 20 Leonard St. in Lakeville, is a public 18-hole, parkland-style golf course built in the 1960s.
Book your round today.
Marion Golf Club (c)
Established in 1904, Marion Golf Club is a public 9-hole course located at 10 South Dr. in Marion.
Book your round today.
Reservation Golf and Beach Club (c)
Located at 10 Reservation Rd. in Mattapoisett, Reservation Golf and Beach Club, which was established in 1895, is a private course and club only open to its members and their guests. The course has amazing views of Mattapoisett Harbor, Eel Pond and the Mattapoisett River.
Visit for more information.
Rochester Golf Club (m)
Nestled inside pristine woods, the Rochester Golf Club is a regulation 18-hole public golf course located at 323 Rounesville Rd. in Rochester.
Book your round today.
The Bay Club (m)
The Bay Club features a private championship 18-hole course designed by PGA Tour professional Brad Faxon and golf course architect Brad Booth. It is located at 63 County Rd. in Mattapoisett.
Visit for more information.
Whaling City Golf Course (c)
An 18-hole public golf course and driving range located at 581 Hathaway Road in New Bedford.
Book your round today.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Vote for the SouthCoast's top golf course in 2026
Continue reading...
