What Is Southers Marsh Golf Club?

Southers Marsh Golf Club is an 18-hole, public, executive-style golf course in Massachusetts that plays like a championship layout. It opened in July 2001 and was built on the upland around the Stearns family's 100-year-old producing cranberry bogs, partly as a way to keep the land open and in the family. If you're looking for a round that feels like a resort course without the corporate feel, long time commitment, or high expense, this is the type of place the club positions itself as.

Course and play

• 18 holes, public access, executive style — you don't need a membership to play.
• Four sets of tees, so golfers of all abilities can find a comfortable yardage. The club notes that even accomplished golfers will be challenged.
• Sandy soil is highlighted as an advantage: the course can stay open with no cart restrictions when other area courses might be soaked.
• Recognition: The New England Golfguide rated Southers Marsh the number one value of all public golf courses in Massachusetts every year from 2005–2024, according to the club.

The Barn

In 2020 the club added The Barn, an on-site venue with 9 indoor hitting bays powered by Toptracer Range, which allows golf in almost all weather. The Barn also has its own posted hours:

The Barn handles reservations separately from tee times, and the site pairs "Tee Times/Barn Reservations" as one booking entry point.

Other services and information on the site

• Green fees and memberships
• Golf outings and employment listings
• Leagues: Monday Senior League, Tuesday League, Women's League, Thursday League, plus a Barn Winter Golf League, with results posted for each
• Weather updates and current course status (for example, a notice that the course is open with no cart restrictions)
• Photos across several galleries: golf course, cranberry, construction, and The Barn
• Commercials and videos, including the club's well-known ads and a "25 Years" retrospective
• Online store with cart and account management
• Contact: (508) 830-3535

Who it's for

The club describes a relaxed, fun-oriented atmosphere where everyone enjoys themselves, and frames the experience as resort-level golf, conditions, and service without the corporate feel or expense. That combination — public access, four tee sets, a value reputation, and an indoor Toptracer option — suits casual players, value-conscious golfers, and anyone wanting to play or practice when weather would normally shut things down.

For current green fees, membership pricing, and tee time availability, check the club's site or call (508) 830-3535, since those details change and aren't fixed in the pages summarized here.