Acushnet River Valley Golf Course

Close to 5 hrs. On a weekday is ridiculous. Slowest course around. They have been overbooking tee times for years now. They just can’t figure it out. Time for new management!

I've played Acushnet on several occasions and every 1 has been enjoyable except one. I love the 2 different layouts and you in for a surprise when the course changes. The bad experience was playing in a tournament that was in the middle of a drought season where the ground was so cracked and dry it was cart path only.

This course is in excellent "shape", meaning fairways, greens and bunkers are well maintained.

that said, the setup was "score repellent". Every single pin was inside 2 yards of the edge and the greens are tiny. further, many holes are right on the edge if "treelines" where a shot a yard over the green is a lost ball. Last, and most problematic is hole 16, which plays into the tee box of 12. its dangerous. the best driving line is right at the middle teebox of 12. you can't see people tee off as the teeing area for 16 is behind a hill.

lots of "driveable" par 4s (3 holes inside 300 yards from the teebox) are why the course is so short, but zero run makes it play long. they aren't drivable at all.

Wonderful place,,, needs active marshall to keep slow groups moving

4 3/4 hours way too long

Slowest course ever played. They take the enjoyment out of the game. Over 5 hrs to play 18 holes. They continue to overbook tee times. They are more concerned about revenue than they are about the experience.

Course was in decent condition but many of the greens were bumpy. Play was brutally slow. They started our group, and others, on #10 to alleviate congestion, which did not work. Twosome in front of our group of four. Many times we were sitting 2 groups deep, sometimes 3, while another group was still on the tee box. It’s clear that volume of players is more important than the quality of the round provided. I’m sure it works for the business model but the experience isn’t a pleasant one.

The groups of golfers waiting at tee boxes were all respectful of each other and gave/left each group some space.

Acushnet is that hidden jewel that every golfer loves to find. Driving range, putting green; no chipping. Professionally and pridefully maintained. Excellent staff, superb pro instruction. Most importantly such a great collection of 18 unique holes. The turn between 11 and the rest of the back nine always makes me smile. I love this place.