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Agawam Municipal Golf Course has been a favorite among local golfers since first opening in 1944. It has a traditional layout that offers a few challenges but it's still player friendly enough for golfers of any skill levels. The holes are fairly straightforward but the gently rolling hills provide some subtly tricky elevation changes. There isn't any water on the golf course but there are mature trees lining the fairways. While it may not be what you're looking for if you're an avid golfer who wants a truly formidable test, Agawam Municipal Golf Course is not to be under-estimated. The greens can be tricky to pitch to and accuracy will take you far. This municipal course is a great spot for a quick and casual round that's also affordable.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Blue | 71 | 5679 yards | ||
| White | 71 | 5458 yards | 67.0 | 110 |
| Gold | 71 | 4767 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 4658 yards | 70.2 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.7/121 | 457 | 332 | 150 | 430 | 126 | 321 | 319 | 518 | 140 | 2793 | 427 | 353 | 329 | 169 | 322 | 143 | 521 | 438 | 184 | 2886 | 5679 |
| White M: 67.7/119 W: 71.2/121 | 451 | 322 | 143 | 419 | 122 | 312 | 306 | 502 | 127 | 2704 | 414 | 344 | 305 | 155 | 301 | 129 | 503 | 429 | 174 | 2754 | 5458 |
| Gold M: 63.8/108 W: 67.4/115 | 444 | 280 | 137 | 379 | 119 | 287 | 296 | 389 | 109 | 2440 | 265 | 285 | 280 | 140 | 269 | 120 | 390 | 422 | 156 | 2327 | 4767 |
| Red W: 67.1/114 | 439 | 275 | 130 | 373 | 117 | 277 | 290 | 386 | 102 | 2389 | 257 | 277 | 274 | 133 | 264 | 115 | 382 | 418 | 149 | 2269 | 4658 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by Pelito0729 on 11/26/2025
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Photo submitted by BoomBoom83 on 03/20/2024
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Photo submitted by BoomBoom83 on 03/20/2024
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At greenside on the par-3 third. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/07/2023
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Nine, a robust uphill three-par, affords a look into the distance from the middle of the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/07/2023
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From the clubhouse porch, a look out over the putting green; beyond is the town of Agawam. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/07/2023
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View of the third green from the clubhouse. Beyond, the Pioneer Valley stretches into the distance. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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Seven is an interesting short par-4 with a testing green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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From the left flank of the eighth green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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Nine, a remarkably difficult par-3, will test your short game if you miss the putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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Green eleven sits atop this massive mound, with a backdrop of majestic trees. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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On the eve of Memorial Day, the attractive clubhouse patio is quiet. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/31/2023
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At three, pitching the ball beneath a beautiful summer sky, with the Pioneer Valley as backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Four is a demanding par-4, playing downhill on the approach to this smallish green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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At eight, a long, uphill par-5, you’ll find it’s preferable to avoid trees like this one in the left rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Nine, par-3, 140. Playing steeply uphill, this is possibly the best-known, most interesting, and least liked hole at Agawam. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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There are some rigorous holes on Agawam’s back side. This par-4 at ten is one of them. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Fourteen, a beauty of a drive-and-pitch hole that doglegs hard-right. This is its landing zone–over the stream. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Green 7: A view from behind this drive-and-pitch par-four. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/12/2022
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In springtime, the 8th green features a view toward downtown Springfield. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/12/2022
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Green seventeen may not look like much here, but its slope is wicked. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/12/2022
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A foursome finishing up their round on green eighteen. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 04/12/2022
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Vietnam veteran table next to clubhouse Photo submitted by wnGCWsfBFmSsQ4CJ1K9U on 12/27/2021
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From the putting green overlooking green three, you can catch a glimpse--through the trees--of downtown Springfield. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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The short par-3 fifth features a postage stamp green, elevated slightly above grade. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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Here a red fox crosses tee seven--and is about to take a very close look at my golf ball. Apparently deciding it was not an egg, (s)he trotted off. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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The tenth, a fine short five-par, ends on this plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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From this high tee at 12, the tight landing zone looks all the more intimidating. The number of golfers who play from this blue tee is underwhelming. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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At seventeen, a golfer hits a shot toward the crook in the dogleg of this par-5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/22/2021
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The third, a shorter par-3, is situated below the clubhouse area. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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Nine looks imposing from the teeing area. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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The tenth is a gorgeous par-5 that drops from a high tee to this fairway. The green sits atop the high plateau. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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Eleven’s green may be the hardest to hit on the course because it’s difficult to club. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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The twelfth, a tight hole, is here seen from behind the putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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The twelfth, a tight hole, is here seen from behind the putting surface. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/29/2021
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8th, 518 yards. Excellent par-5 that puts a premium on the uphill drive. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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9th: One of the toughest short par-3’s you’ll find anywhere. Pars are elusive on this hole. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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10th: An short but tough par-5 with big slopes everywhere. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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11th: Par-4, 353. My favorite hole on the course. Downhill drive, but a tough pitch to this plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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12th, par-4, 329: A challenge involving a tight driving area and a massive tree guarding the green’s right side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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17th. Short but straight uphill after the drive, this par-5 features an extremely tight landing zone for the approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/01/2021
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9th hole. 140 yards. Set on a steep hill and lethal. Among the best short 3-pars I’ve played in New England. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
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Three. At index 17, one of the course’s easiest holes. The views also may be rewarding. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
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The sixth. This steeply uphill 321-yarder requires touch around its green, which can be three-putt in a fingersnap. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
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My favorite hole: the 11th. Wide-open and steeply downhill on the drive, but treacherous into the plateau green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
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Fifteen. A short par-3 playing uphill to a pedestal green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
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Sixteen. 521 yards and loaded with challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 05/02/2021
Across the Hillside, Then into the Trees
After a long summer drought, no one can expect great course conditions in Connecticut and southern Mass. Yet that wasn’t the real issue with conditioning today: instead, it was simply the aerated greens. Since I couldn’t keep an accurate score based on putting, conditioning was below average today. The rest of the course was decent, including good tees and, for the most part, above-average fairways. The roughs were a weak aspect in many areas, where sometimes your ball might bounce uncontrollably on excessive hardpan. The greens, from what I could tell underneath the sand, were previously in fairly good shape. They should recover by degrees in the coming days and weeks, especially with some significant rain..
Outside of that, this muni remains a fun round. The front nine, set upon a big hillside that drops down gradually from the clubhouse, may seem easy to low-handicappers, but that can be deceptive. The fourth is hardly an easy par-4; five a short par-three to a raised, postage stamp green; six a mean hole from tee to cup; and nine simply a beast, an uphill par-3 rating about a nine in difficulty on a scale of ten. You’ve got to play well on these holes, then, to shoot a good score over the front. The back’s fairways thread through woods, and most of the holes will test your tee-to-green game. Add to that a couple of very slippery and sloping greens (especially seventeen) and your hands are full on the inward side. And though the back nine never really relents, neither does it overwhelm, as the shot values are quite balanced.
The round was enjoyable today with my two playing partners who also used GolfNow; both were athletes and hit long tee balls. They were encouraging me–the 63-year-old–to try to keep up with them. Their sentiments were, of course, positive.
Agawam also benefits from its low-key atmosphere, good and friendly service in the clubhouse, and a fine setting in the hills of the Pioneer Valley.
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At three, pitching the ball beneath a beautiful summer sky, with the Pioneer Valley as backdrop. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Four is a demanding par-4, playing downhill on the approach to this smallish green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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At eight, a long, uphill par-5, you’ll find it’s preferable to avoid trees like this one in the left rough. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Nine, par-3, 140. Playing steeply uphill, this is possibly the best-known, most interesting, and least liked hole at Agawam. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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There are some rigorous holes on Agawam’s back side. This par-4 at ten is one of them. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
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Fourteen, a beauty of a drive-and-pitch hole that doglegs hard-right. This is its landing zone–over the stream. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/05/2022
Hi, u9991337. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Agawam Municipal Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162283346! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
First time at Agawam
Really enjoyed playing this course. Hat’s off to the staff for the course conditions. Everything in great shape. Im live in CT but I will definitely be back.
Hi, Dawg0417. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course.
Agawam
Always a joy to.play Agawam, Tom and his staff are the best.Kudos to the superintendent and ground crew for their great work in keeping this hidden gem in great condition. A must play
Hello, u631555576. Thank you for visiting us at Agawam Municipal Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Agawam
Love coming to Agawa m from Connecticut to.play this hidden gem. Great staff, ground crew, and the patrons that play it.
Hi, u631555576. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, cred1080! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u746348530! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
Agawam
One of the best kept secrets in Western Mass, they continue to improve this course, a pleasure to.play
Hi, u631555576. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course.
Great price
Play 18 holes with a cart under $30. The course was in great condition.
Hello, cred1080. Thank you for visiting us at Agawam Municipal Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, valhallaiv! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314160293113! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
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Getting better all the time
I have played here for about 20 years and the current ownership has done a great job making it better than it ever was before.
Hi, u7629194. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Agawam Municipal Golf Course.
Not bad
For the price, it's a decent play. The greens are in rough shape, multiple shades of burnt and some dead spots. The fairways are mostly good with some unmowed spots near standing water. I decided to start walking courses and this was my first time here and first time walking, I wouldn't recommend it. I was the only walker I saw all day, and it's because this place is on the side of a mountain, or so it seems. Multiple holes with steep, steep inclines and greens 80+ ft above you. Odd layout, not my favorite course but I wouldn't say no if I was invited here.
Hi, Deltron83. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Agawam Municipal Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.
We hope to see you again soon!
Great local course
Highly recommend. Great local course you can take pride. Good staff, golfers and facility. Two major thumbs up!!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, jpappas17! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Agawam Municipal Golf Course!
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Hi, AptlyLinked! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Agawam Municipal Golf Course!