![]() Bunkers dot this fairway at 180 and 200 yards on the left and 280 yards on the right. This hole features a narrow fairway lined by OB down the left and a steep hill right. The opening hole at the Quincy 9 is actually the longest on the property as a straightaway 518 yard par 5. Granite Links isn’t exactly a long course, but the elevation changes and constant wind make it so very few holes play the yardage on the scorecard. I don’t quite understand the need to make the course 27 holes, when it seems Sanford could’ve built a stronger, more varied design with the standard 18. Additionally, approximately half the holes are built straight into the side of the hill, and this becomes stale quickly. There are some very good individual holes, but unfortunately many fall into one of two categories – afterthoughts or overly penal. Granite Links isn’t a bad course by any means, but I feel it relies too much on its brilliant skyline views at the expense of the actual design. Given the price and disappointment of the other two nines, making a return to Granite is not exactly at the top on my priority list. We played the Quincy 9 followed by the Milton 9 and didn’t get to experience the Granite 9. Hole Descriptions: Granite Links features three sets of 9 holes (Milton, Granite, Quincy) with one rotating as a member’s only course each day. Even 9 holes after work costs $75! I understand it’s close to the city, but these prices are way too high. Value: 3/10, A round at Granite Links is not cheap at $125 on weekdays and $150 on weekends and holidays. The greens were slowed by the rain but still rolled true. Although wet from a recent rain storm, the course was in strong shape when I played with well-maintained fairways and teeboxes and thick, lush rough.
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