Came here on a Saturday early fall afternoon, and the wait wasnt too long (~30mins probably). The course itself is pretty well-maintained. Not sure cost in comparison to other places as the hubby went in to pay for it, but it seemed a bit pricey for the location. I'm a beginner and thought this course was very playable. I did lose a couple of balls into the trees, and one somewhere on the fairway because of the way the leaves reflected on the ground. The way the holes are and i think the type of people that play here (i.e., I think many of them are beginners as well who want to play by the rules), you get a ton of random people that cut across your hole so they can hit their ball back towards their hole. i found that the most frustrating part, constantly having to wait for not only the people in front of us to go, but also the ones that would be hitting their ball from your hole back towards their holes. Sorry to hear about the OP who felt like the owner was rushing her though, as I feel like almost all the other players seemed to want to play by the rules but werent professionals either (i.e., they seem to all want to hit their ball no matter where it lands, rather than just pick up and move it back to your hole) but nobody seemed to rush them. read more

$$ Money Grubbing Fat Cats ova there CASH ONLY & for such a basic layout and & $30+ they could at least take a leaf blower to the green.. The sand traps are more like the rock pile & rubble traps.. If the clown spent the same time cleaning the course as he did his Bad to the Bone Grand National the place would be decent.. read more

Affordable 9 hole in decent shape that you can get in some golf practice in. Not to far off the hwy and great friendly staff. If you got couple hrs to get in 9 holes this is your place read more

This place used to be my go to because it was close to my house. During this time, it was managed by Carl who was a very nice course manager. Now they have new owners and I expected the place to improve. However I was wrong, the course looks worse than it did before and the managers are not quite as nice as Carl. There are a couple of nice long par 4s and a long par 5 but this place is a bit pricey for what it is. I don't play at this course often anymore, but they take walk-ons, and it's local so I still come here. If you are looking to play 18, you could play here and then go to Woburn CC and play 9 afterwards. read more

Not only have they raised prices, but there is NO deal for the off season! Most places allow you to play as much as you want for the same price you'd pay for 9 holes, once we get into the late-fall season. Not so here. I'm a bit annoyed that not only has this place raised prices lately, but there is no deal for the off-season. So - if you're looking for a deal - go elsewhere. Check out my golf list for info!!! read more

desperate times? well, drop by. otherwise, drive elsewhere. if you're going to walk and pay $20 to tune up your game, fine. when i played here a couple weeks ago, the greens where in HORRENDOUS shape. i know lots of local places got hammered with winter/spring, but holy crap. seriously like 3 of the 9 were in playable condition. just yeesh. the layout is OK, nothing spectacular. if it was in better condition, it'd be a totally playable 9-hole track for $20. as it was when i visited recently, avoid. if it matters to you, clubhouse/proshop is garbage. cash only, too. come on, it's 2014 guys. read more

Sterling Mgt has ruined Unicorn. They make excuses for everything saying the irrigation system is archaic and comments like "Rome wasn't built in a day". Truth is the course was usually in good shape every yr prior to Sterling taking over in 2016. Now it is in poor shape and simple things like seeding tee boxes and raking traps are non-existent. The attitude of the head guy is ridiculous. Uni was always a friendly course in good shape and reasonably priced. Sterling Mgt needs to go. read more

fairways are in good shape, green and well cut. Greens are also in good shape. Holes are long and a good test. I prefer to play the white tees to help my game. Staff is friendly and helpful. The greens fees are very reasonable especially for us senior residents. Recently invited a friend and this is now the only course he likes to play. read more

Nice affordable course close to the city. Greens are usually in good condition. Only complaint is hole 7 is always muddy and wet.

So, the reviews below are kinda harsh in my opinion. Robert N, you are not Tiger Woods (otherwise you wouldn't be playing at Unicorn).. But your post gave me a good chuckle, good for you. This is a great little course for the weekend hack (like myself), or a round with the bros. The course right now is a little dry, and the t-boxes are hard. Greens are in pretty decent shape though they run a tad slow. Good place for locals not looking to spend like they're going to Granite Links. I would recommend. read more

Good course but bad ownership very rude and they try to play the system in a terrible way, short story is went there to play 9 and decided to play 18 at the end of 9. We hit the front counter and refuse to let us play another 9 because "we make more money when people play just 9" therefore I will not be back. Your place is good but for 36$ We can go play some better courses around here. read more

I was greeted at the front desk by a "Good luck finishing in time, no one finished yesterday." What this guy failed to realize was that I had played in a foursome yesterday at the same exact time and finished with ease. You would think the 2 guys that run the place don't want your money. I've played this course a dozen times for the pure fact its convenient after work, and I've yet to ever hear a positive thing out of the old miserable hags that the run the course. Its a shame there isn't any courses closer off 95, or my guess is this place would have been out of business a long time ago. read more

I play here all the time only because it's cheap and close by. The course is in terrible condition but you get what you pay for.

worst fairways ,,, worst greens I have ever played on... and that is actually saying a lot. It is certainly not worth the price they charge normally. If you golf here make sure to catch HOT DEAL read more

Terrible conditions, any one saying otherwise must work for the course or never play golf elsewhere. Very rude and condescending staff. Never seen anything like it. Stay away. read more

My friends and I came to Unicorn Golf Course today. One of us has played about 5 times and 3 of us have only been once. We started off the first hole very rushed because the place booked multiple groups in a short span of time. After the first hole an older gentleman who may have been a manager of some sort drove his golf cart to us and very rudely told us not to drive anywhere near the green. The course was very tough to navigate to begin with because there was no signage or any sort of organized instruction as to where to go. We were told nothing. We were all very quiet, respectful and mind our own business. The older gentleman then proceeded to tell us that he was going to kick us off the course if we drove by the green again. He did not even look at me while speaking and his tone was so horrible it made me very uncomfortable to be there. Meanwhile I am watching the group ahead of us drive over the green and the staff member did not say one thing to them. My friends and I are in our early twenties and came here to practice and have a good time. It became very unenjoyable for my group. In addition, there was a maintenance crew doing work on the grass WHILE I was golfing and multiple times we had to wait to go to make sure he was not hit. We will not be returning to this golf course. Overall, rude staff, unorganized course, was threatened that I was going to get kicked off the course because of a small mistake... read more

I've plaid this course many times and for someone who loves the game but shoots around a 105 on a regular basis (18 holes) I think its perfect for a fun afternoon with some buddies looking to get in some hits. The course is pretty well maintained and walking is the best as it is not a long course and not worth it to include a cart. Contrary to the other reviews, this is an alright place if you're a beginner close to Boston and are looking to have a fun afternoon on the links. read more

When you combine afternoon leagues, long waits, high prices, an arrogant staff and a mediocre golf course, Unicorn is probably the worst overall course to play in Greater Boston, and I do not criticize lightly. The problem is there are way too many golfers and not enough courses because land is tight near 128. Therefore course selfish owners can screw golfers both money wise and attitude for what you get. Go to Leo J. Martin in Weston and you'll get 18 holes for about the price of 9 at Unicorn. The pace of play is faster and the holes are a better design, albeit the fairways are often dried out in the summer. Mount Hood as the same crap as Unicorn but the course has a better design and they do discounts. Cedar Glen is dirt cheap and they are not pricks. At the right time of day you can play without anyone in front or behind you. read more

This course suits beginners and it's affordable, paid $15 for a Sunday afternoon 9 hole game. There are no spectacular views. The green is not in perfect shape but for $15 cant expect more. The best thing is that it's never busy so you dont have to rush your game. read more

Me and 2 friends went to golf Saturday the 8th we made a tee time for 11:24. We showed up just in time for a our tee time and like normal golf courses we leave our bags and pay. That day Jeff decides that since we're (late) for tee time we should bring everything with us next time so we don't hold up the others groups behind us. That being said the next group didn't tee off for another 6 minutes and didn't even pay yet. There were few words back and forth and then Jeff decides that he wants to show us who the boss is and make us wait for the group behind us to tee off since we were already late. Me and my friends were not haven that and explained to him that shit happens and we here ready to play despite being two mins late since he wanted to chat to us and hold us up further. We told him were going to tee off for the group was not ready.Instead of letting us tee of he then proceed to kick us off the course for not following his directions which made no sense and call the cops.He had no intention to listen to us or the cops speak as he tried to walk away from them twice when they called him over. He then told the cops we were being unruly and belligerent and said that we now have a life time ban from this course,the cops already knew about this guy so I'm guessing this is not his first altercation with other golfers. This man needs to be kicked off this course n maybe manage a mini golf if he cant conduct himself professionally! read more

Just a terrible course. When the new management took it over we were hoping for improvement but it's worse than ever. The town of Stoneham should be ashamed. The layout is nice but the tee boxes and fairways are terrible. read more

Just got off the course after 18 holes. I was surprised at how well the greens were for early spring. Fairways and tee boxes need some work but not bad. I read a lot of bad reviews from last year, but the course is under new management and i experienced nothing negative from the staff. Very friendly. Great course for the money. I will return and recommend it for the beginner and experienced golfer. read more

The fairways were like playing in my backyard. Every part of the course was horrible when I played yesterday and they wanted full price. Absolute joke read more

This place has gone way down hill in the past 10 years. Tee boxes are all hardpan, accented by tufts of dead grass, clubhouse is ancient and still doing cash-only cart fees, which I found a little shady considering they accept cards now, literally thousands of dead spots on the fairways. Greens are decent, but slow as hell. Definitely a far cry from when it used to generate a surplus for the Town. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that the irrigation system is broken, and the DPW is cutting the grass. Not to say they haven't done the best they can with what they have, but its a golf course, not a football field, and they need an actual greenskeeper/maintenance budget. Its bad when Woburn Country Club looks like Pebble Beach compared to this place now. read more

I have been playing here for years and I am glad that there are new people running it. The town let it go to hell and it's a shame. It's a good layout and it will get better with some new "blood". I for one am glad that they have rules and policies that they follow. Trying to enforce a pace of play so we are not out there all day. Not letting people drive carts everywhere and destroying the course. Not letting people play in 5 or 6-somes. Tee times are great. It has been a free for all for years and now it's being run like a golf course should be. Anyone who doesn't like it is probably one of the guys who couldn't play in a 5 some and park on the green. Play elsewhere and leave Unicorn to those who want it to be better. read more

The course looked decent and was well maintaned for a town run course. The course is seriously straight all the way with tight tee boxes and fairways. Very difficult if you have any kind of a slice or draw. They don't take debit or credit but have an ATM with $3 surcharge. They don't set tee times, so its first come first serve. Makes it hell to get going b/c everyone is waiting, talking, and annoying back ground noise as you start your round. Makes a great gallery if you make a good drive on the first hole, first time I ever got a golf clap from a crowed, made me fell like a pro till i relized my ball was bahind a tree!! No ammenities at all soda machines and poptarts are offered for sale of course. If you decide to head there they open at 5:30am i suggest you get there then or risk a 45 min to hour long wait to tee off!! read more

Nice 9 hole course. Price is a bit on the high side considering there are other (better) courses about 30 minutes away.

My brothers and I are golf-nuts and try to play different courses every weekend. So we've been all over MA and NH playing any 18 hole courses we can find. I've played some really nice courses that are ruined by the Golf Pro's and rangers relentless nagging and staring. I hate when they just sit on a hill and watch. Its like you are on a clock and you better keep moving. Golfs hard enough without these cart-jockeys all over you. Atkinson CC in NH comes to mind, I'll write a review for that horror show later. Unicorn's only 9 holes, but its a fair test for amateur's and it's the perfect course to keep your game sharp during the week. Just don't show up expecting perfection. It's not that kind of course. The fairways can be wet and roped off and sometimes the greens are a little bumpy, but what am I?, A PGA tour pro? Not today anyway. So I don't need the fairways of Augusta or the greens of TPC Saw grass. My games a little rough around the edges and sometimes I hold some water weight. Who cares? All I know is that during the summer I can get up at 4:45am. Get to the course by 5:05am. Yes, I take light-speed showers, and after walking 9 holes. I'm at work by 7:03am. 3 minutes late, but I can usually sneak in unnoticed. I've never been the only one there either. There's usually a few groups of grumpy old men I have to navigate thru and by. So I guess its not a great place for beginners but if you are a serious golfer and you don't take yourself and your game too serious. This is a great place to practice, learn how bad you really are, and to hopefully get rid of a few of the more embarrassing shots you most often do in front of your big brother. Giving him a sick kind of happiness only older and younger brothers know. I know that on weekdays it's less than $20 without a cart. Trust me when I say that I HATE!! walking and avoid doing so at most any cost, but this course is pretty easy to get around on foot. They also have a nice practice green and chipping area which last week the Pro told me I could chip and putt all day long for free if I wanted. Maybe he saw my chipping and putting and thought I could use the practice. Which I definitely do, but definitely don't want to do. So I guess I'm saying its a great place for long-time weekend warriors/hackers/never see 80's golfers, to keep your rhythm and practice. I've played there more times than any other place during the last 5 years and I've never been disappointed with anything. So check it out, its really a good place. read more

so sorry that this once playable course has been left unattended. better to go to the mini golf on rt 28. me thinks that whoever collects the cash at the front door put all of the cash (only) in his front pocket read more