Widows Walk was a challenging yet very enjoyable round. Don't expect to tear this track up unless you are a true stick. The course itself is beautiful and in good condition. Even though the weather was bad today the course looked great and made the rough round worth it. I got worked out there but still would come back, definitely a good sign for a golf course. Maybe I will have a better round next time, until then keep up the good work Widows Walk. read more

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Genuinely the worst golfing experience I've ever had, course conditions are ok at best. We got hit into 5 times while waiting on the group in front of us. Do not waste your money on this course. read more

Unquestionably the worst course I've ever played in my fifty plus years of golf. No grass, note to golf management of this dump , golf courses require some grass. We asked starter about course, he informed us we'd find out when we got out there. No signs to direct players to the next hole! Plow this place under and put in a toxic waste dump, it would be an improvement, avoid this place at all cost!!! read more

red hair worker got very hostile with us today and might need counseling after an honest mistake. But the worker inside the pro shop helped us and assured that we are not in the wrong. He is a beuty and should get a pay raise. Overall would not reccomend unless you like to play 3 holes then get verbally harassed. read more

This is the worst golf course on the South Shore that I've played. Tee times are too close together, course is in terrible condition.

An exceedingly unfair course for the average golfer. Supposedly this is a USGA environmental demonstration golf course when it was built in the mid 1990s. This course is proof of the failure of this concept that was promoted by the USGA. Widows Walk has an unkept shabby appearance. Tall fescue, waste areas and wetlands are ok, but weed choked areas covered with wild bittersweet vines doesn't cut it. Mow the shoulders the tee boxes which look awful. Cut back the weeds and vines everywhere that ensnare any shot that strays off the fairway is lost. Crap right next to greens that puts you in jail is a no no. I had a vine grab my wedge pitching from near the green and flubbed a shot bad. I would not return until there is evidence of lawn mowers, weed killer, weed wackers and more attention given to creating a better quality golf course. read more

If your're looking to shoot your best score ever, maybe you shouldn't play Widows Walk, although you will probably have some fun cursing your way through this course. Like most people have mentioned, this course is not easy by any means despite the relatively short overall course length, due to the narrow fairways and well placed bukers. You really should try your best to keep your driver locked down in your bag for most of the round and try to work on some solid target golf. There aren't many places to bail out if you do hit an errant shot as the tall grass comes pretty close to the fairways, so a prememuim is definitely placed on accuracy versus distance off the tee. The course was in good condition and there are a few elevated tees that give you a chance to appreciate the scenery and ocean views, and since the rounds seemed to be spread out well the groups behind and in front of us didn't really come in to play. This was a fun round and is definitely a good value for your dollar, and their attitude to bringing in outdoor drinks did seem pretty relaxed. One thing that should be mentioned is that you should bring your bug spray and douse yourself good before your round. We came unprepared and started getting attacked in the parking lot, but bought some spray at the shop and the gnats all but disappeared. read more

This is a great public course located a good ways down route 3A from Boston. My friends and I play here a good amount, as its fairly priced, friendly, and seemingly pretty empty most times. I've admittedly only played the front 9, but I loved it enough to write the review anyway. Positives: The layout. It seems like this course was squeezed into the space they were given, but the results are pretty fun. There are many holes which are very different from standard Massachusetts courses. For example, the 8th hole is a 275 yard par 4. This looks easy when you read the score card, but the first shot is over about 200 yards of water downhill, and the green is protected by a huge hill running around the green. The 9th hole has you teeing off from about 50 feet above the fairway down a long par 5. The high advantage almost lets me get it there in 2. Cost. They actually run a deal here that between certain hours you can play 18 with a cart for $44. They also have a 9 hole rate that doesn't get any higher than $24 walking. This is very reasonably priced considering the fun and challenge offered. Challenge. Widow's Walk is not by any means easy. Although its not incredibly long (6400 yards from the back tees), the layout, bunkers, water, and hills all contribute to the challenge factor here. However, its still enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Negatives: Greens. Maybe its just because of how early in the season it is, but the greens need to be better maintained. The speed changes quite a bit from round to round, and even hole to hole. Get out there and mow! Hilly! Don't be a hero and try to walk all 18. There are some enormous uphill climbs to get to the next tee box. You're usually rewarded with a great view of the entire area, but its harder to enjoy after you just climbed a 45 degree incline 50 feet up. Distance from Boston. Its a pretty long ride down here, but certainly worth it. Overall Grade: B+ This is a great course for the money, and my pick for a fun course to play on the weekend. read more

A very challenging course with tremendous views! Course is in great shape. As a high handicap senior I played the white/silver tees and this gave me the edge to clear most hazards on my tee shot! read more

This is my home course and as a result this review is most likely bias. Widows Walk was built in the late 90s with a strong tilt towards being "green" and preserving the local environment within the course. The course has thinned out over the years but if you are a beginner or high handicapper this will be quite the challenge (it's a challenge for all really). There is a club house and grill in the same building. Neither are anything to write home about. There is almost no selection of clubs in the pro shop but there is some pretty good good gear for good prices. The grills food Is average but they are quick with a beer and friendly. The staff overall is great from the pro to the starters. As an aside the pro gives a good lesson. There is a good practice facility with a grass driving range and large practice putting green. There is also another large putting green on the first tee. The course is the reason for the five stars. Character is the only way to describe it. This is different from most courses you play. It is not overly long and best described as target golf. There are elevation changes and at least 7 forced carries on the tee boxes. The course has a lot of wild life from hawks to coyotes. At points you feel like you are in a seclude forrest and at other it feels like Ireland. The conditions aren't always the best but greens are good if not a little slow. This is the best layout I have ever played. If you are around the Irish Rivera then you have to check it out. read more

This really is a great course, certainly one of the best on the South Shore and a good value. You will likely only need your driver on the Par 5s and maybe a few long Par 4s, but what Widow's lacks in length it makes up for with small fairways and plenty of tee shots which demand very good accuracy. Most players are going to donate some balls to the surrounding woods, that's just a given. I think another review mentioned this, but it's definitely a chore to walk this course, I'd highly recommend taking a cart. Lots of up and down hills and sometimes some distance between holes. Also, this is another course where you can bring a cooler of beers or whatever and nobody is going to care, which is always a good thing. read more

I played the course this past weekend and found out it was burnt beyond belief. It was to the point that there were no playable fairways. I understand this is due to drought, but I find it extremely displeasurable that A) There is no indication of the conditions on the website and B) They charged full rate for the absolutely horrible conditions! We also paid for a cart, and were restricted to cart path only due to horrible fairways. I doubt I will ever return, there are tons of courses on the south shore experiencing the same conditions, and have plush greenery. read more

If there were zero stars, that would be my rating. They are charging $69 to play golf on a course with burned out fairways with nothing but dirt in some places. to add insult to injury, it is also cart path only. A fact that is not disclosed on their website. I understand that we are in a drought, but a course that is in this poor shape should be priced accordingly. read more

ThIs is the worse course I've played ever. The management and customer service is beyond awful. We were treated by a very rude woman in the clubhouse who didn't even say hello. Then proceeded to laugh at us when we said we would get 18 holes in on carts with a 3pm tee time in July. On top of that we got there early and the driving range was closed. Then probably the worst part was they overbooked the hell out of it and we were waiting at every tee box and fairway. They jam in groups on the back 9 to make more money. I guess this is why us thinking we could finish in 5 hours of daylight was comical to that lady. When we were on the 14th hole some guy walked onto the course through the woods and started fishing right from the fairway. Lastly a ranger came out into the course and very rudely told us to return our carts because we were late to get them in. Just a a very poor experience and I would not recommend. It's not that hard to treat PAYING CUSTOMERS with respect. Unbelievable. read more

If your an average golfer (or worse than average) this is not a fun place to play. It's not a forgiving course. You will lose golf balls in places you felt you shouldn't. One bounce in the rough usually results in an irretrievable ball. Plus, It's not in good shape and not worth $55 even if that does include a cart. Sorry to be so harsh. read more

Bring some extra balls! Great golf at a reasonable price. Leave the driver at home!

A word of advice for anyone thinking of playing here, don't. I realize that the weather this summer has not been ideal for courses in the area but the conditions at Widows are by far the worst I have seen anywhere. Total waste of time and money. read more

Not an easy course, but just stunning views. Staff is very friendly. Greens and fairways are in mint condition. Enjoyed this course by the sea. Challenging, but makes me a better player on the easier courses. read more

It used to be so hard it wasn't fun but they have made some nice adjustments and now it's just challenging. The par threes are a lot of fun and the greens are in great shape read more

The course itself is not too bad. Some of the tee boxes were in rough shape, and my group showed up the week after they aerated their greens. Certainly not the easiest course to play, but overall not a bad time. The ranger was hilarious and a nice guy. The problem with this place is the guy who works in the pro shop. I booked a tee time online a couple of days before for 3:40pm. When I booked online it said the total cost would be 18 holes for $72 for 2 with a cart because the deal they were running due to aerating the greens. When we arrived he asked if we were playing 9, I told him 18, then he got upset and said impossible because we would not finish before it was dark. After a back and forth discussion about how we would be back in time, he told us that he did not allow groups to play 18 after 230pm. We decided we would play 9 rather than leave. Since we were playing 9 now the deal did not apply and we ended paying $64. After finishing 9 in in an hour and a half, we went inside to ask if we could play the back 9 now since we were moving along extremely quickly. We were told we could not take the cart but for $20 we could walk the back 9. Yea ok. Bought 2 Range tokens, machine got jammed and we had to wait for an attendant to come unclog it. Overall, course was ok. Part of it was unavoidable (greens), part of it their fault (tee boxes); but the customer service was poor. read more

Played here this weekend and will never go back. Layout - The layout makes this course a truly unenjoyable round. It feels like the architect had 14 holes of land to work with and tried to squeeze 18 holes into it resulting in fairways that are 20 yards wide and golfers yelling fore every couple of holes. If you are more than a 5 handicap this course will eat you alive. I typically like tough courses but this one feels unfair. Course condition - I realize that Summer takes a toll on golf courses but this one is completely burned out meaning that even a good shot would run through the fairway and skip out of bounds. Greens were painfully slow and at the beginning of the round the starter warned us that puts don't break which turned out to be spot on. This was the worst course I have played in all of New England and that includes Norwood CC (see yelp reviews). Recommendation - Spend a few bucks more and head over to Pinehills or Waverly....or spend less and go to literally any other course within 100 miles. read more

Wonderful! Course is in great shape and the employees couldn't be kinder or more helpful. We will be back

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! What a HORRIBLE experience. After reading up on the course and the location I was anxiously anticipating my tee time at Widow's Walk this past weekend. I can't even begin to describe my disappointment with the course conditions. The fairways are unplayable. If you split the fairway off the tee you are in a flat out unplayable lie. To be completely honest, placing my ball in the middle of the Massachusetts Turnpike would be a far better lie then what I was dealing with at WW. The fairway is a burnt shredded mess with no green grass whatsoever!! The kicker is, the tee boxes and greens are completely perfect green grass! How can a course crew keep their jobs and produce a fairway result like this??? I understand MA is in an unseasonable drought period, but this is unacceptable. MORE IMPORTANTLY, if the town is putting regulations on water usage, shame on the Course Operations and Management to not give the public a discounted rate for the TERRIBLE course conditions. The fact that I had to pay full price greens fees and a cart for this disaster of a course is preposterous. I will continue to play courses in the South Shore, however, for the foreseeable future I will not be visiting this establishment until they raise their course standards to the competition. read more