Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
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Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is a public 18-hole course in Newton, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. It began as a nine-hole course in 1897 called the Commonwealth Club and was redesigned by Donald Ross when it grew to 18 holes. The city of Newton made it a public course in the late 1970s.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by Donald Ross
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
252
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
476
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
179
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
110
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
435
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
255
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
162
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
473
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
180
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
259
yds ·White
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Hole 11
295
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
148
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
263
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
231
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
422
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
130
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
367
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
355
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 277 | 252 | 232 |
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 533 | 476 | 362 |
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 193 | 179 | 136 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 129 | 110 | 93 |
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 455 | 435 | 375 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 276 | 255 | 231 |
| 7 | 3 | 11 | 177 | 162 | 115 |
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 488 | 473 | 448 |
| 9 | 3 | 13 | 210 | 180 | 155 |
| Out | 35 | 2,738 | 2,522 | 2,147 | |
| 10 | 4 | 14 | 276 | 259 | 208 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 307 | 295 | 251 |
| 12 | 3 | 12 | 159 | 148 | 129 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 268 | 263 | 237 |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 247 | 231 | 215 |
| 15 | 5 | 8 | 451 | 422 | 354 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 152 | 130 | 111 |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 378 | 367 | 348 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 378 | 355 | 329 |
| In | 35 | 2,616 | 2,470 | 2,182 | |
| Total | 70 | 5,354 | 4,992 | 4,329 | |
| Rating / Slope | 65.8 / 122 | 64.5 / 117 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 65.8 / 118 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time online up to 7 days ahead and log in first
- Keep your group to four players or fewer
- Check the course's site for temporary greens or tees in use
Food & drink
A snack shop serves burgers and other fare along with beer and a limited selection of wine. A Grill Room and Patio is also on site.
Policies
Tee times are booked online up to 7 days ahead. Log in before booking so you don't reserve the wrong day. Groups are limited to four players, and spectators pay a full green fee. The course is open daily from 7am to 8pm.
Quick answers
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course at a glance
Is Newton Commonwealth Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Newton Commonwealth Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,329 to 5,354 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Newton Commonwealth Golf Course?
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross.
What food and drink does Newton Commonwealth Golf Course have?
A snack shop serves burgers and other fare along with beer and a limited selection of wine. A Grill Room and Patio is also on site.
How do you book a tee time at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (617) 630-1971.
Where is Newton Commonwealth Golf Course?
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is at 212 Kenrick St, Newton, MA 02458.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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