The only reason I am not giving Brae Burn Country Club in Newton Massachusetts five out of five…read morestars is because of the pace of play in the summer months. Even though the course is in pristine condition, it does get very backed up and rounds can take a while. On a positive note, everything else is amazing about this place. The food is fantastic, the club house is scenic and beautiful, and the service is always friendly and well organized. The people at this club know the right kind of personal to hire, and the right kind of members to take in because every time I am here with my family friends and other friends who are members, I always have a wonderful experience. Brae Burn also has the perfect mix of golf, and social events, which is perfect for a country club. Not to mention a beautiful pool and tennis facility not far from the clubhouse. Also with indoor simulators for the winter months! Would definitely recommend if you live in the Newton area if your looking to join a country club. There's something for everybody!

Only one vegetarian option on the entire food menu - a $22 cauliflower steak that I can not…read morerecommend. If this place wants to be a "fine dining" establishment they need to expand their menu.

Really nice little public course, I played here three years ago when I was visiting my friend in…read moreBoston. I didn't really get a good read on the greens, it was raining. Some were slow, some were a little faster, but they were tough. Fairways are in good shape and the tee boxes for the most part were also in good shape. Now that I'm traveling up to MA more often I definitely plan on coming back and giving it a go again.

misogynistic staff!!!…read more Today was the third time our group has been treated disrespectfully by male staff. As a group of women golfers, we have consistently been talked down to and questioned about our play (jumping ahead of others, which we did not). Today our cart was not working well when we started, driving very slowly. On the second hole the cart stopped working and the battery light lit up. An older gentleman (the starter) approached us and said in an extremely condescending manner, "Ladies, if you put the cart in neutral it won't drive." I told him that we know how to drive a cart. He went on to say smugly, "Well it's working fine for me." I told him we were switching carts and proceeded to move my clubs. By the way, the cart wasn't working well for him either. We've been here many times, and this has been consistent treatment. Women beware!

McGolf in Dedham is a great place to go for outdoor mini golf, especially in the spring/summer…read moretime! They also have a lighted driving range here, so 10/10 place to practice. I recommend McGolf to all golfers, whether beginner or advanced.

Had some time to kill and decided it was a gorgeous day in October. We opted for a round of 18 hole…read moreputt putt. $11 a person, pay at the window, choose your golf balls, grab your putters, and start up the path. Now this place has a nice driving range no frills, it's not top golf but it seems like a relaxing range to let them fly. The mini putt, i think there's only 16 courses not 18 currently. Looks like a couple were taken out maybe being redone? Or we just missed it but I'm pretty sure we didn't miss them. This isn't the obstacle style one with the dinosaurs, windmills, clown mouth. It's a simplistic, more...... clean? Style putt. Has the bumps, turns, nature in your path, but not the frills. Enjoyed our time. Quick and easy. Groups of 5 technically are allowed but we saw groups bigger. With 2 people you can rip thru the course pretty quickly.

Started pouring rain after our very first tee shot of the round, wouldn't give us a rain checkread more

By far the worst course I have ever played in my life. staff are extremely rude for no reason and…read moreclearly hold themselves to the lowest possible standard. There are patches of dirt and mud in every single fairway and the course was underwater despite the fact that it hadn't recently rained. there weren't even signs telling you what hole it was and the yardage for a few holes. If you are looking to play and this is the only place with open times... there's a reason for that. Don't waste your money play real golf somewhere else.complete rip off.

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.

Perfect golf. Best course besides Atkinson. Perfect staff, underrated course in my opinion.read more

Weston ski track is the place where you can go skiing for a light exercise on the trails. There's…read morenot a lot of space for the trails, and there's not a lot of hills. But I really liked the service, although there was a cafe that said cafe but it was not a cafe. But otherwise it was nice.

For cross-country skiing close to Boston, Weston Ski Track is a great place to go. I've been here…read moretwice and already a big fan. It's very easy to get to, minutes from the Mass Pike. They provide the snow as long as it's cold enough. Unfortunately they are at the mercy of the weather, so sometimes their other trails beyond the main loop are not in use. As other reviews have mentioned, it does lean towards beginners. For myself I'm looking to cross country ski for maybe a couple of hours at most and I don't go that fast so Weston Ski Track is perfect for me. They offer a range of lessons for both kids and adults and for classic touring and skating styles. I took a classic touring class recently and had a fun time. The day passes are only $13 and you can purchase them ahead online. They also offer rentals. Plenty of parking, very friendly staff, and helpful signs on where to pick up passes and rentals.

After a year long membership with Karma, I felt I should take a minute to update my review. The…read morefacts are, I purchased a one year membership with them because: - they are conveniently located next to my work (harvard square) -they have yoga classes AND a gym -they were the most reasonably priced in the area AND -they have showers and locker rooms Besides the reasons listed above, their front desk lady (Michelle) is amazing. She's kind, patient and has gone above and beyond to provide a experience. As for whatever management issues people have mentioned having with Karma, I haven't experienced any of that. I bought my membership and that was the end of it. Over time though, I've visited less and less. The main reasons for this are: GYM Frequently the machine I want to use is in use and I have to wait (sometimes 30 minutes, since there's only one) for it to become available. And though out of Karma's control, a surprising amount of men who use the weight lifting equipment lift more weight than they can comfortably lift and so when they drop (loudly) the equipment. I really wish Karma would put up a sign instructing folks not to bang the weights together, or let them crash to the floor. LOCKER ROOM On the topic of signs, I'd love it if they put a sign on the woman's locker room door telling people to please close the door after themselves. After getting out of the shower covered in only a towel to see the door left wide open, or worse being in the process of changing or using the toilet and having someone leave the door wide open is uncomfortable and strikes me as rude. It amazes me that so many women lack the common sense to close the door, since it is directly across the hall from the men's locker room door. Again, not Karma's fault but annoying nonetheless. Come on ladies, have some consideration for other's privacy! CLASSES I've stopped attending many of them because they're overfilled and it makes me claustrophobic. There really should be more of a limit on how many students are allowed in such smalls rooms. It makes that reasonable price I mentioned seem less reasonable and it's frustrating to have arrived early to secure a spot, only to have someone plop themselves down so closely that their derriere ends up in my face or they mistakenly flail an arm or foot at me (which has happened to me more than once), so I avoid the 5:45 classes, and all of certain instructors classes. There are some fantastic instructors there, that really get you to bust your butt, which I enjoy more than spending ten minutes of class having circle time before starting the workout. My main issue is just how jam packed it is. It's coming up on a year for me and I'm not necessarily sure it will be worth it for me to renew my membership. I may want to switch back to drop in status. In theory, it's a wonderful place that gives you most anything you could want in a yoga studio. But in practice, the thought of attending uncomfortably crowded classes makes me put off going...

Today marks a very important break through, which warrants a review update for Karma…read more Today, for the very first time, I was able to put my heels on ground in downward dog. I felt a little different and couldn't pinpoint it at first, but then I look back and saw it: my feet, flat on the floor. A wave of an absolutely awesome feeling washed over me. I felt like one million dollars. And now, the brief story of how I got this place where I never thought I'd be: Sarah, Jenn and Karma (the three instructors who's classes I attend most) have been amazing all in different ways, but essentially have been welcoming, helpfully adjusting me along the way, providing a sanctuary of calm, a center of learning without judgment and encouragement when it's needed the most. Though I'm still in my very newbie stages, I've come to learn some terms, feel more comfortable with myself in my practice and even sometimes try the every-so-slightly more advanced poses, though I still always take a spot at the back of the room. Five stars for helping this clumsy gal find her balance!

My daughter loves her swim time! But I do want to bring a…read moresituation to light. The parents here can be racist and at time prejudice. My daughter attends this location with her father. I have come to only 2 of her practices and both times I had issues for just being who I am! Oh I yelled to loud and I scared a mom so bad she fell over! I tried to park my car so I was yelled at because I scared a family! Like come on!!!!! I no longer wish to join my family during practice and wish more locations were available to choose from! My girl loving this place is the only reason I have not pulled her out! But I have no desire to visit due to the issues I have encountered.

TL;DR: The school charged my credit card without notifying me, and they won't let you withdraw…read moreearly or provide a refund. Also, ~$1300 later, my toddler still does not know now to float or swim without assistance. I purchased the 6-month package for my daughter for $1,040. After a few sessions in the M2 class, I felt she was ready to move up to M3 and asked if she could be placed there. I was told she was definitely ready, though it felt odd that this recommendation hadn't come from the instructors themselves. Usually, I would expect the teachers to initiate a level change if a child is ready. Still, we moved her up and she did fine. A few weeks later, I noticed an unexpected ~$300 charge from Goldfish on my credit card. I called and emailed multiple times and didn't get a straight answer until someone finally explained that M3 is more expensive than M2, and I was being charged the difference. No one had told me this in advance when I spoke with them earlier about changing classes. Furthermore, the Goldfish website does not state that the $1,040 package is not a flat rate for all classes over the 6-month session. When I asked to cancel the remaining sessions and withdraw early because of this unexpected charge, I was told that refunds aren't allowed and Kya had to finish up her package. My follow-up email was ignored. Needless to say, I'm disappointed in how this school handles pricing and communication. Finally, I initially enrolled my toddler in these lessons so she'd become more comfortable in the water and learn to swim or float. After spending $1,300, she still doesn't like putting her face in the water and hasn't made meaningful progress with swimming or floating.

Residents day Tuesday, Sept. 2019 A resident of Needham 40…read moreplus years too! Went to play golf with a MEMBER and friends RATE $50..00 CART $20.00 $70.00 to play a 9 hole golf course, on town property Is a rip off, the course is not worthy or good enough to be charging this rate to a senior or anyone else. I Play Shining Rock CC, Poguey Brook CC, Juniper Hill, Highfield CC on Friday's all summer for around 45-55 dollars, senior rate, riding and these are all 18 courses in MUCH better shape. LETS FACE IT, NEEDHAM GOLF CLUB DON'T WANT RESIDENTS OR FRIENDS OF MEMBERS THERE and if we go, laugh all the way to the bank. We should have built the a new high school on OUR property years ago,so ALL needham kids could enjoy our land.

Beautiful and challenging 9 hole course. New club house. Biggest issue is there is no driving…read morerange. Great clubhouse to hang out and have a drink after your round. Bar menu is solid. Even though it is 9 holes, it is a challenging course with excellent greens. The golf pros are fantastic and very friendly.