Thanks to some tree removal and an effort to improve drainage, William J. George Wright has always gotten love as the better of the two courses, but the other city-owned course-affectionately known as 'The Park'-is as good as it's ever been. George Wright hosted the 2018 state amateur along with its sister course, William J. Plus, the course is always in good condition thanks to superintendent Leo Curtin and his crew, with our panelists reporting that George Wright’s greens are routinely on par with any of the high-end private courses operating with an exponentially higher budget. At $41 to walk for city residents ($50 for non-residents), you won't find a better deal in the state, which is probably why it's hard to secure a tee time.

Donald Ross' routing through tree-lined corridors is bold and adventurous, but also highly walkable, with nearly every green just a few short steps away from the next tee. Much like The Country Club, 'The Wright,' as it’s known to locals, is routed through rocky outcroppings similar to Brookline and wild terrain that challenges the golfer with constant elevation changes, many blind shots and smallish greens. George Wright is consistently recognized as one of the best, most affordable public golf options anywhere.