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Value
1.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
2.4
Amenities
3.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7006 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.7

Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, Massachusetts sprawls across wooded hills, weaving through numerous streams and ponds. It is the first course in New England to be certified as an Audubon International Cooperative Signature. Golfers can enjoy spectacular views from every hole. Named after the Red Tail Hawks that soar above the golf course, the landscape offers classic New England golf with maple trees, birches, oaks, and pines. There are also tall grasses and sand along the fairways and greens, providing a few elements of coastal courses. The Red Tail layout offers a great amount of variety thanks to the diverse landscape. There is an interesting mix of risk-reward opportunities and link-style touches throughout the course. It is no surprise that this scenic and challenging course is one of the most popular public golf courses in Massachusetts.

Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Brian Silva (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Accolades

Reviews

2.4
146 Reviews (146)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 15
Bunkers 13
Elevation Changes 12
This course/club is great for:
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 11
Advanced Golfers 10
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Redtail is just a notch above other courses in eastern MA. A bit of a drive from Boston but well worth. Show up early and hit range balls for free for as long as you want.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Maintenance lacking

The greens are bumpy, and not up to par. Obviously, we purchased a discounted round through Golfnow, and have no complaints at that price level. But at full price, Red Tail isn't worth it. Especially since Shaker Hills has been rebuilt, and is priced 20% below Red Tail. Not a premium public course, but priced like one.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

High reviews by others are all spot on !

I wish it was closer to my home because I would definitely make Red Tail one of my regulars. It was that good even with the greens still recovering from a prior aerating and playing in light rain. Having 5 tee options offered everyone a chance to enjoy this course with each hole offering up something new. Everyone in my group truly had a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course lives up to the hype!

This course was worth the trip! Friendly staff, considerate grounds staff (shutting down power equipment when we were teeing off), and excellent course conditions made it worthwhile. Only drawback was that greens had only recovered about 80% from aeration.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

May 2013

Played there on a warm May day, the fairways were in nice shape however the greens had been punched just two weeks earlier one of the staff mentioned after I was on the course practice area. Other than the greens was a good day, will definitely go back to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is a challenge to every skill level

Red Tail has 5 different sets of tees to challenge all golfers. Some of the beautiful holes around with many elevated tee shots. The 18th is possible to reach for long hitter but requires pin point accuracy. I would recommend this course to all who enjoy fine course conditions and risk reward opportunities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pure New England Beauty

Every hole starts from elevated tees, with a view of pure New Engalnd beauty. The grass in the faitways is cut so well you can putt off it. It is a very fair course for all handicaps. I love to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Absolutely great conditions for this or anytime of year.

This course was top-notch and on par with any country club conditions. I'm from Pennsylvania and wish this course was within driving distance (I was in Massachusetts for the weekend which was a 4.5 hour drive). Highly recommend anyone in the Boston area needs to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Delightful eye candy

I was impressed with all of the well laid out elevation changes. Beautiful course to enjoy a round of golf. It's now one of my favorite courses in Central Mass.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Red Tail is a great course with many interesting holes. $100 is too much for me during the peak season but $45 through GolfNow in April is a great deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

One of my favorite courses in MA

Just a great layout with so many good holes. The closing stretch of holes 14-`18 are some of my favorite holes ever.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great elevation change

for april golf outing course was in great shape had fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

nice course

some very interestingly designed holes, especially on the back 9, fun to play, a little on the expensive side, in very good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

The course was in great condition considering how cold it was the night before. There were no leaves on the fairways, which was amazing. The staff was great, I'll definitely be back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0

The course was an overall great value for the GolfNow price.

The course can be very challenging from the back tees; but is very playable and the condition of the fairways and greens was spot on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

nice views off the tee

Waiting to tee off on #2 for 10 minutes?

A course back up after one hole? Are you kidding me?

A 5 1/2 hour round, about an hour too long

Disappointing to wait to hit every single shot, could not establish a rhythm, which in golf is hmmmmmmmm......

EVERTHING !!!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Play it once to say you have

Nice course, home of 2009 Womens Pub Links, Long holes don't play as long as advertised, Staff actually hooked us up with a tee-time conflict where we only had 3 slots and brought a 4th. Traveled 100 Minutes to play and although nice, I don't believe I will make a return trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the trip very nice

Nice. challenge but fair. Best. course I have played in New England

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

fun, hard but fair, very scenic

course was in very good condition. lots of great views from the tee boxes. nice mix of holes, too. lots of elevation changes and rolling fairways, but at the same time I never felt like I had any unfair shots or circus putts. I'm a 7 handicap, and my wife is a 35, and we both had a great time. got a $45 rate on golfnow - a great value!

regarding pace of play - we were over 5 hrs but it was cart path only. suspect that a regular day would be on the slow side, but not that slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, pace of play a bit slow.

Course was in great shape, i'm an 18 handicap and found it to be challenging but not impossible. Only frustrating thing was the lack of rangers on the course keeping the pace of play up. Seeing as we played after 1pm in the fall, we would be cutting it close with losing daylight at the end of the round. You could see in back of us that people thought the same thing and were driving all over the course just to find an empty hole to play before the sun went down. By the time we got to 16, there was a backup of 2-3 groups on the tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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