A lot has happened this winter in Massachusetts golf — and we're breaking it all down in one place. From surprise sales to solar field conversions, here's everything you need to know before the 2026 season tees off.Courses discussed:- Whaling City Golf Course (New Bedford) – Charter Development is moving in, shrinking the course to 9 holes during construction, with an $8–10M rebuild planned — possibly into the 2030s- Easton Country Club – Saved from a Toll Brothers housing deal, Stonehill College has purchased the course and is launching a Division I men's golf team- Cape Cod Country Club (Falmouth) – Surprise news: the course will remain OPEN for the full 2026 season despite a pending solar energy deal with Pure Sky Energy- Stow Acres – North Course is now 9 holes; South Course rerouted; new heated outdoor driving range open all winter; celebrating 100 years as the first Black-owned country club in America- Maple Gate Country Club – Officially sold and closing to become a solar field- Shining Rock Golf Club – Acquired by Alliance Golf (Connecticut), who also owns Red Tail in MA- Leo J. Martin Golf Course (Weston) – Closed for ALL of 2026 for a $5M state-funded renovation, with architect Mark Mungeam leading the work- Cotuit Highground – Sold to Barnstable Land Trust; future as a golf course uncertain beyond 3–5 years- Lakeville Country Club – Early-stage proposal to convert to a 55+ community with 9 holes and a driving range- Chequessett Club (Wellfleet) – Closed for 2 years due to the Herring River Restoration Project; set to reopen in 2028 with improvements- Yale Golf Course (Connecticut) – Reopening late April 2026 after a major Gil Hanse renovation; public green fees from $150–$350___Subscribe to the Bay State Golf newsletter (free every Friday) for weekly Massachusetts golf updates. Paid subscribers get bonus content + a digital book reviewing 168 MA golf courses.https://baystategolf.beehiiv.com/Save Cape Cod Country Club shirts available at BayStateGolf.com — proceeds support the Save Historic Cape Cod Country Club group.https://www.baystategolf.com/shopGALWAY BAY:Galway Bay Homepage: https://galwaybayapparel.pxf.io/aOEWyWChino: https://galwaybayapparel.pxf.io/194W6RRockbarton: https://galwaybayapparel.pxf.io/Z6gy2qTully: https://galwaybayapparel.pxf.io/o4ryAb---Chapters:0:00 – Intro0:27 – Whaling City Golf Course4:20 – Easton Country Club / Stonehill College6:19 – Cape Cod Country Club9:42 – Stow Acres10:58 – Maple Gate Country Club11:53 – Shining Rock Golf Club13:04 – Leo J. Martin Golf Course15:27 – Cotuit Highground17:49 – Lakeville Country Club19:05 – Chequessett Club20:47 – Yale Golf Course

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