Granite Links Golf Club
John Sanford built Granite Links on the old granite quarries and landfill of the Quincy hills, raising the ground with fill from Boston's Big Dig to create a 27 hole course with sweeping views of the skyline and the harbor islands. The nines opened between 2004 and 2006.
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The verdict
Granite Links is one of the most spectacular public golf experiences in greater Boston, and one of the most improbable. John Sanford routed 27 holes across former granite quarries and capped landfill in the Quincy hills, using millions of cubic yards of fill excavated during the Big Dig to shape the ground. The payoff is a windswept, treeless, links style course with panoramic views of the Boston skyline, the harbor and the Blue Hills, and pairings of the Quincy, Milton and Granite nines that play to a par 71 of about 6,873 yards.
It earned a Golf Digest best new upscale course nod when it opened and has since featured on national rankings of public courses. For the traveling golfer it is a dramatic, exposed test where the wind is the main defense, and the location, ten minutes south of Boston, makes it the easy centerpiece of a city golf trip.
Granite Links Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2004 to 2006
- Designer
- John Sanford
- Holes
- 27
- Par
- 71 (paired nines)
- Yardage
- To about 6,873 yds
- Green fee
- From about 90 dollars
Designer, opening years, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Granite Links and leading course databases. The 27 holes were designed by John Sanford, with the Milton and Granite nines completed in 2004 and the Quincy nine in 2006; the paired nines play to a par 71 of about 6,873 yards. Indicative green fees run from roughly 90 dollars to about 175 for a peak 2026 weekend, with resident discounts, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Granite Links plays like an inland links. There are almost no trees, the fairways roll over reshaped quarry land, and the wind off the harbor turns the same hole from a short iron to a long approach depending on the day. Fescue framed corridors, deep bunkers and firm turf reward the player who flights the ball and uses the ground.
The views are a constant companion, with the Boston skyline filling the horizon on many holes, and the elevation gives both drama and some testing uphill and downhill shots. The greens are large and undulating, so distance control and the right section matter, and the exposed setting means the scorecard can swing quickly with the breeze.
It is a course for the golfer who enjoys a wind game and a big, open canvas, and it is best taken on from a sensible set of tees when the breeze is up. Combined with the skyline backdrop and the clubhouse views, it is a memorable round and a genuine occasion.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Semi private, public daily fee access; open to visiting golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 90 dollars to roughly 175 for a peak weekend, indicative 2026, with Quincy and Milton resident discounts; rates vary by season, day and time |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf shop; reserve well ahead for summer weekends given the popularity |
| On the day | Carts standard on the exposed, hilly terrain; bring a wind layer; expansive clubhouse and dining with skyline views |
| Getting there | Quincy, just south of Boston off the expressway; about 15 minutes from downtown Boston |
| Best months | Late spring through October; calmer mornings are the most forgiving given the wind |
Access and fees verified June 2026; pricing changes by season and demand, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Granite Links sits minutes from Boston, so a trip here can use any downtown or waterfront hotel, with the city's history, dining and sport all close by. Quincy and the South Shore add coastal options for a more relaxed base.
For a wider Boston golf tour, Granite Links pairs naturally with the Donald Ross municipal classic George Wright Golf Course in the city, and with the secluded championship test of Crumpin-Fox Club out in the Pioneer Valley.
Looking for a base near Quincy? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Granite Links Golf Club questions
Who designed Granite Links Golf Club and when did it open?
Granite Links is a 27 hole course designed by John Sanford and built on former granite quarries and landfill in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Milton and Granite nines opened in 2004 and the Quincy nine in 2006.
What is the par and length of Granite Links Golf Club?
Granite Links has three nines that pair into 18 hole rounds of par 71, playing to about 6,873 yards. The treeless, links style layout is exposed to the wind off Boston Harbor.
How much does it cost to play Granite Links Golf Club?
Indicative green fees run from about 90 dollars to roughly 175 for a peak 2026 weekend, with discounts for Quincy and Milton residents. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Granite Links Golf Club?
Yes. Granite Links offers public daily fee access alongside its membership, so visiting golfers can book tee times. Reserve well ahead for summer weekends given how popular the skyline views make it.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening years, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.