Whaling City Golf Course — Restaurant in New Bedford

Interesting designed public golf course. You can definitely see where the D. Ross design holes remain. The loop, front 3 holes are isolated and are a bit boring. Holes 14 and 18 are really fun and interesting from the white or blue tees. The greens were a little bumpy and did not roll smoothly. The sand in many bunkers had large gravel which should really be sifted out. All of the gravel cart paths need to be regraded, badly. Tree limbs and leaves still need a good push to get rid of them. I don't play from the greens or red, but I would like to see a little more emphasis on defining a tee box for those forward tees. Some holes are just placed in the fairway. All around, it was a good round. I think it might get nicer as the grow season gets going.

There is a basic driving range onsite, there is also a small chip area as well as a separate practice putting area. The pro shop is basic, but has some basic items. There is a nice big bar that serves basic beverages and some grilled/fried food. The community here seems very tight knit, everyone knew everyone, which was a lot of fun to listen to the stories. Leagues seem like the main golf audience here.

I would play here again, but I hope they can clean up some of the seasonal...

Great course. Usually pretty wet and the marshall is grumpy, but everyone else is friendly and the price is right.

Editing this review, as this Saturday I brought my friends to play.

Pace of play was horrendous (almost 6 hours for 18 holes??) people in front of us teeing off again because they couldn't find a ball, horrible etiquette all around. Worst part? No cart girls and the bar closed at like 3. So no turn drinks or hot dogs to make the 6 hour round a little less awful.

The like at the 18th hole tee box was so long we just left. Unbelievable.

Really, really disappointing that I got charged 70+ a head for a terrible day of golf. I don't think I'll be coming back here unless I get to talk to someone about how awful this experience was. I...

4 stars seems like a little too much for a course that appears to be a broken down public course BUT they've improved course conditions since last year, they're staff is super friendly and hard working. Can hit a quick bucket right next to first tee or enjoy two large putting greens. Course is challenging on its own and today wind blew 15-30 all day which only added to the challenge. Wasn't super excited to be making the 45 min drive this morning but ended up having a great day that ended with beer on the patio. Staff & improved conditions appreciated...