So, I had (note the past tense) two broad problems with golf. These are by no means specific to…read moreStone Meadow: 1. Golf is freaking expensive. 2. I tried golf as a teenager, and couldn't get the hand-eye coordination down. Don't kid yourselves, I still can't. I was designed to sit in front of an Excel spreadsheet, not stand in front of a golf tee. Stone Meadow Golf has completely turned everything on its head. Don't get me wrong, my hand eye coordination is still as real as the Loch Ness Monster, however the lack thereof is no longer as scary. Stone Meadow has a driving range and a 9-hole course. Both are priced very reasonably, and (at least for the 9-hole), equipment like a wedge, putter, and two balls. The course was very approachable and non-intimidating for a newbie like myself. The staff were also helpful and friendly. So, while I don't see myself becoming a person who holds for fun on his own, including owning one's own clubs, when my friends have an open invite for Stone Meadow, I will absolutely join them if I'm in town).

Had a great time at the driving range! It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but we didn't…read morehave to wait too long for parking or for a bay. We had our own clubs and a punch pass so it was pretty cheap for balls, and we all had such a fun time.

Brian made a great 1st impression and I look forward to continuing my lessons with him.read more

Everyone is friendly and helpful. I always need assistance learning the set up different trackman…read morefunctions. anyone there will jump in to help. When instructor Evan finishes another lesson and sees me using a simulator, he checks in and shares his excitement for the improvements I've made. Great support and genuine enthusiasm.

The course is in rough shape. The greens were dead and litter was all over the place. Additionally,…read moreit is confusing to follow as another course mixes with Stoneham Oaks halfway through. Signs are not clear. Not worth your money.

Great beginner, children's course, or if you want to spend as little money as possible. Otherwise…read morego put your big boy/girl pants on and find a better spot to play.

Please, don't waste your money! Golftec sells it's method…read moreby stressing analytics and claiming state of the art equipment. Simulators are everywhere these days and they all have the same information. And, if the guy running the lesson doesn't explain the target numbers, or perhaps doesn't understand the information, these numbers are irrelevant. Their video quality is so slow and poor, it more often than not missed crucial parts of my swing. My phone would've been more useful. The bottom line is, these are not coaches. They are guys that like to play golf and wanted a way to make money when not golfing. They use a couple of gimmicks, and send you off with links to online videos. You pay 1 hour prices for 30 minutes, and there is no investment in your progress. When I started my lessons, I told them I wanted two things. I wanted a practice plan, so when on the range I'd be practicing with purpose. I also wanted to build the foundation of a good swing, and I didn't mind a setback in scoring. I wasn't looking for miracles. I got neither. My first coach was COMPLETELY disinterested in our lessons. I'm not saying he was always hungover, but he acted like he was. He'd sip coffee and wander out of the room for half the time. Once, I drove all the way there, on his schedule, for a lesson. He came in the room and asked if I'd rather just practice on my own. I asked for a different teacher. The next guy wasn't any better. It was summed up when, after working together for a couple months, he asked "is that your normal ball flight?". Shouldn't you know that after "coaching" me for 2 months? It's like these guys have never even been coached, never mind have the credentials to do the coaching. Biggest regret of my golf career.

This past fall I had been looking for an indoor golf facility to work on my game. (a lot of work…read moreneeds to be done) I visited a few of the local places without much success. Some the coaches and I didn't click or the lessons were too generic. I decided to check out golftec since I drove by it every day. I'm glad I did. After the eval I purchased a teaching plan. It isn't the cheapest around but I have seen definite results. The facility has approximately 4 days which have a combination of video recording equipment and golf simulators. It also has an indoor putting green and equipment to hit off uneven lies. The only downside is that currently only one bay has the golf simulation equipment. I think there's talk about expanding with more simulators. I tend to practice here a lot after work which is great. I work on my game and wait for traffic to settle down. I have recommended this place to a bunch of friends and they all enjoyed it. The coaches are all pretty nice and easy to work with. I personally work with Alex who is great. He's a very nice guy who quickly identified my swing faults and set up a plan to get me where I wanted to be. This place is worth a "drop by".

A classic Donald Ross design tucked right into Cambridge!…read more Fresh Pond is a gem of a municipal course--beautifully laid out with subtle elevation changes, tight fairways, and well-guarded greens that really make you think your way around the course. Knowing it was designed by Donald Ross makes the layout even more impressive, especially considering how compact and walkable it is. The course is always in pretty good shape for a city muni, and the setting around the reservoir adds a nice peaceful vibe. You can easily get in 9 holes after work or on a summer morning and feel like you got your golf fix without committing to a full day. That said--be ready for a wait if you go on the weekend. It's a popular spot, and pace of play can slow down during peak hours. Booking ahead is a must. Overall, a fun and challenging course with some real architectural pedigree. Great value and a staple for local golfers.

There's a new parking policy for 2026. Make sure to get a pass or something from the pro shop even…read moreif they don't offer it. Otherwise you'll get a $25 ticket while golfing.

So I've been buying from dicks/ galaxy for a bit I had a small dilemma and matty the manager helped…read moreme out great guy and jack the service tech is a solid gentleman they both made it right and I appreciate them for doing what they could to help me out. Thanks again you guys solid guys

Went into the Reading store around 2 on a Wed - store had no customers, both bays empty…read more Immediately met at the door by a GG person 'anything I can help you with?'. - Yes! - I have practically new irons (TaylorMade P790s) and driver/woods (3-months old, used 3 times) - I can't hit them at all, I wanted replace them with a more forgiving set of irons, and maybe more forgiving driver. ** So ALL I wanted to do was hit 3 or 4 balls with a 7 or 8 iron - from each of the three sets - then buy which ever set I liked the most - and trade in the P790s. Surprisingly, he quickly blurted out: "we don't do that...we're not allowed to let you come in and just hit a bunch of balls and try every club in the store.... changing out heads and shafts BUT we have a guy who can work with you - for $100 you can work with him try different clubs, hit some balls... " I explained (a) I just wanted stock off-the-shelf IRONS, so I don't need a fitting and (b) I've researched this and 3 or 4 brands always came up as the most forgiving: Ping G425s, Callaway Rogue and TaylorMade Sim2 and M4; I just wanted to hit 3 or 4 balls with a 7 or 8 (or whatever they had) from each set - then BUY the set I liked the most - TODAY...maybe 12-15 balls total - then BUY... again - they can't do that - stunning. As we're standing at the front of the store - being told I CAN'T try any clubs out - two high school kids walk right past us and start hitting golf balls. I was shocked - "Really? I can't just hit a few balls with a 7 from each set?" ... after the 3rd or 4th time: "no, we're not allowed to let people just hit balls..." I finally said 'OK, OK, OK - forget it. This is WAY too complicated. I'll go somewhere else - thanks, bye" ... I assume they're being told to not let anyone demo a club and push the $100 "fitting" whether they want/need it or not. As I'm walking out, I hear Wait! Wait! You can hit balls...You can hit some balls..." . Moral of the story: go to golf and ski warehouse THERE you CAN try different clubs before you drop $800+ on a set. ** Update - went to Golf and Ski Warehouse in Hudson the next day, asked to hit a few 'forgiving' clubs and he gave me a Rogue, Sim2, Stealth, M2 and Titlist 7-iron to try - and a bucket of balls... I traded in the P790s for M4's and LOVE THEM. I then did the same with driver, 3-wood and hybrid - 3-4 different drivers. They'll tape up the drivers/woods/hybrids and let you hit multiple shots NOT watching. Also has $100 in their points I didn't know about. Don't buy clubs without at least hitting a few balls first, it probably won't work out

Very poor maintenance over all! Dump trash and brush on site, always looks unkept so you can…read moreimagine the inside of the club! Calls go without any response. Good luck if you are planning a function here. Better to move on.

Horrible workers, food was found on the side of the street, their "sauce" was just colored water,…read morethey don't care about their customers at all, guy controlling the music looks like he is being forced against his will, yelling at kids for doing literally nothing, can't even hear the music, and just all around horrible job by these workers. At this point you might as well hire me, but that would never happen because I wouldn't want to work at such a trash place like Bear Hill. Not to mention the smell, dude you can smell the pool from the other side of the club and the outside, which is for some reason "off limits" smells even worse. 1 star review, don't go if you want to keep your dignity and if you don't want to be pushed around by these ignorant workers. Wouldn't recommend going, ever. Disappointed dawg.

Every trainer at FT Winchester is terrific. They are motivators, positive, and friendly. Cannot say…read moreenough good things about every one of them, and highly recommend this business. You won't regret it.

I have been working with Nick at Fitness together for 2 years now and the transformation I have…read moregone through is astounding with his help with workout plans, cardio and nutrition plans have transformed me. I have become the most lean and muscular I have ever been due to Nick and his help and his workout plans. He is incredibly knowledgeable and is very receptive to feedback outside of training sessions which I have found invaluable. I had a shoulder injury at work and after going to PT for 5 months I transitions to Fitness Together under Nicks care to eventually work my way back to my normal gym routine. With his training regiment he designed and after putting in the work over 6 months, I can say my shoulders are now completely pain free due to the work he has done. I can't speak well enough about Nick and the entire staff at Fitness Together Winchester, they are a cut above the rest and I owe all my gains and achieved fitness goals to them. -Brendan F.