ASHFIELD COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE

The elevated tees on this Massachusetts municipal track offer commanding views of the Pioneer Valley's rolling hills, while the layout demands precision over power with tight fairways carved through mature New England hardwoods. Water comes into play on five holes, most memorably at the dogleg-left 16th where Beaver Brook guards the green complex. At under $50 for weekend play, it delivers legitimate shot values that shame plenty of private clubs charging triple the fee.