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2.2
319 Reviews (319)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
133
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.4
39.9%
Recommend this course
124 out of 319 reviews
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2.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
1.8
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.5
47.8%
Recommend this course
11 out of 23 reviews
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2.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
1.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
50.9%
Recommend this course
28 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout stands out as one of the more distinctive designs in the area, offering memorable scenery throughout the round. Friendly staff and affordable value make this an appealing option for budget-conscious golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6195 yards
Slope 116
Rating 70.3
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Ponkapoag Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1936
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect William F. Mitchell (1955) Donald Ross (1936)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $35
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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2.2
319 Reviews (319)
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Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good for value

I’ve been playing Ponkapog for over 10 years and course 2 is always in rough shape. This year was different. It is not in bad shape just a little over grown and some bad spots on the green. But for the price this course is worth it and the staff was super friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pathetic Greens

I don’t think this place even has a grounds crew. The greens have mounds of dirt in them. Snack shop was not open on a Saturday in May but staff will yell at you for bringing drinks on - how am I supposed to buy drinks when you are not selling any? Course has lots of potential but is poorly managed.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need repairing

Greens on front 9 of course 1 were unplayable. Basically putting through sand traps.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course...

This course is the equivalent of a stray dog afflicted with mange.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

Great value but no carts for maybe another week we were told

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible greens

I have played many municipal courses all over the country and this one had the worst greens I have ever played on. Covered with poa,large areas with no grass at all ,bumps ,patches with bare spots . Sad to see a Donald Ross design in that kind of condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course #1

Early season round so things weren’t great. Most Tee’s and fairways were pretty good. Half of the greens were pretty good but others were not.

Most of the sand traps were ok but some needed attention. I played for 15 bucks walking and meet Sean on the back 9 and had a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Ponkie

This is a course with amazing potential if just a bit more effort was put into it. It has all the looks that a golfer could ask for. The fairways were fine but the tee boxes and greens could certainly benefit from some TLC.

In spite of that, I really enjoyed playing the course.

Donald Ross knew what he was doing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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