Fresh Pond Golf Course

Address:	691 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Phone:	+1 617-349-6282
Site:	freshpondgolf.com
Rating:	3.6
Working:	5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM

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Reviews 33

Eric

Went on a Monday ~1:00pm. I called ahead to check how busy they were and the person who answered the phone let me know about the league timings and that I should be perfectly fine if I come in then. This was the week after maintenance week, so I expected things to not be perfect yet...but they were better than I would have thought. Tee boxes were a bit sandy, but not bad at all. Greens were in pretty good shape too. Not perfect, but Ive certainly seen worse at other courses. Price is reasonable. $23/9 & $33/18 on the weekdays. Its first-come-first-serve, but that wasnt an issue at all. I came alone and was able to play by myself right away without any interruptions. There was a group a few holes ahead of me, and another single behind me. Everybodys pace was good and there were no issues. Course ranger was out on the course riding around and checking in, we chatted a bit and he was a very nice guy. Im a new golfer, and the course was a good balance between difficulty and not getting me frustrated. Overall, I was very pleased with my first experience at Fresh Pond Golf. Ill be back for sure.

MIKEY B

9 hole course isnt that spectacular and is poorly maintained. The pace was also slow since they allowed elderly to walk on a busy sunday. We also had a very unpleasant experience with the ranger / management. To start, our tee time was moved without notifying us, to almost 30 minutes earlier which we didnt find out until we showed up causing us to have to rush. The ranger then proceeded to follow us through the entire round heckling and making snotty remarks on our shots. He even tried making legitimate bets with us on our shots...and then scammered away when we made them. Honestly, Ive never had such a bad experience on a golf course.

Mike B

Reported them to the BBB. They charged my debit card weeks later without my concent. The pro shop employee feels he is important. He just books tee times and works the register yet somehow ruins the experience. Everytime we go there is an issue. Ive never had issues at the other courses that we play. Im not sure how he still has a job if so many golfers have issues with him? Do yourself a favor and play elsewhere

Mark

Scaled higher since its a muni so dont come expecting a fast round. Id score 3.5 if possible. The course is well maintained, greens are in good shape and the layout is reasonably challenging while still easy enough to score when youre playing well. Its a show & go course, no reservations for tee times so you should show up early during peak times. Ill buy the 10 play card next time I go.

A Private User

I will never go back. The pro shop was extremely rude. Then teeing off on the 7 the starter parked his cart in front of the tee box and told us we were moving too slowly. There was nobody for 2 holes behind us, and there had never been anybody in front of us. we finished our 9 in 2 hrs 5 min...not quite sure how much more quickly a foursome should play. Wont bother these guys again.

A Private User

I went to Fresh Pond on a Friday in October. It was a beautiful day, so it was busy. Nonetheless, I was asked to pick up my ball after my 4th chip on the first hole. We were harrassed several other times asking us to take our shots when we were waiting for the players in front of us. Ill never go to this course again.

Alexander Wilson

Went for the first time this year about a week ago. Theres been some redesigns in the layout specifically on the par-5s that make a HUGE difference. The course was in amazing shape- greens rolling very well, fairways in good shape as well. All in all a great value, and fun layout.

Tommy Vo

Somewhat good place to go Pokemon hunting for charmanders here. The golf course is a private property so someone will likely kick you out. There is a nice little walk way next to pond where you can bike. There were a lot of bugs when I went during the summer so come prepared.

cordog1092

Just like previous reviews, the pro shop was extremely rude. If this course wasnt so convenient for me I definitely would golf somewhere else. Overall the course is in nice condition but it can often be packed and backed up due to groups being sent out on top of eachother

A Private User

The pro shop was extremely rude, not accommodating, and was not interested in helping us. The course was rocky and not well kept. I would not recommend this course to anyone unless you enjoy being verbally assaulted and paying too much money for a round of golf.

Peter Denham

Usually play here once a week during the summer. While it can sometimes be slow play, its a challenging 9 holes. They are upgrading a lot of the holes this winter, adding in more bunkers. Looking forward to next season!

Jesse Cummings

This course is in awful shape. Greens and tee boxes arent even cut. Theres no ranger to speed the game up. It took us forever just to finish 9. The cheapness per round doesnt justify the courses flaws

Nicolai Cauchy

Beautiful but occupies far too much municipal space for the small elite that it serves (<10,000 members vs 2 Million on the public park around it that covers 1/5th as much publicly useable land...)

David Driscoll

Surprisingly nice of a course next to Fresh Pond. Pretty well-kept and a lot of nice views. Only a couple of spots where I usually lose a ball or two. :-)

James Jeffery Peoples

What a gem of a golf course in Cambridge. They do a great job maintaining a public course like this. Great value even though its only nine holes.

Craig Santos

Great course, great prices, and nicely maintained 9 hole course! First time there and everything was great I will be going back again for certain.

Pat Moore

Lots of leagues that seem to be running from in the morning till about 9:30 am stop mid day then another on that starts again at 3.

Wyatt Crane

Not the friendliest staff, its true, but a decent enough course. Fair price and cant beat location if you live in Cambridge

Zach Holcomb

Great nine hole course close to the city. Theres usually only a short wait most weekdays after 5 (when its nice out).

Mike Munsell

Nice little par 3 course with a decent price. The Starter typically isnt the friendliest guy on the course.