🏌️ Guide to Golfing on Martha’s Vineyard in 2026

Where to play, what it costs, who can book, where to practice, and what locals + visitors should know

Mar 09, 2026

If you’re trying to schedule a round of golf on Martha’s Vineyard, the online information can be a little confusing, especially if you’re visiting and trying to quickly figure out what’s public, what’s private, and where you can actually book. This guide pulls the Island’s golf options into one place so you can get a clearer sense of the Martha’s Vineyard golf landscape.

Please note: Pricing, reservation windows, and operating details below were current as of March 2026 and may change seasonally or during the year.

MVacay’s TL;DR Overview

Farm Neck: if you want the polished, scenic, full-round public course
Mink Meadows: if you want the friendliest-feeling option or the clearest public range/practice setup
Royal Chappy: if you want something quirky, memorable, and very Vineyard — and don’t mind a little extra Chappy logistics
Private Golf Clubs: Edgartown Golf Club and Vineyard Golf Club are members-only options and are more useful to know about than to plan around
Quick planning note: A 9-hole round will likely run you anywhere from about $44 to $105+ depending on the course and season. In summer, public tee times often need to be booked 2–3 days in advance, and if you need rental clubs, plan for roughly $45–$90 extra depending on the course and length of play.

Farm Neck Golf Club

Best for: Visitors or locals looking for a scenic, polished, full 18-hole round.
Basics: Farm Neck is an 18-hole course in Oak Bluffs with public tee times available. Public players may reserve up to 3 days in advance.
2026 season: April 17–November 29, 2026.
2026 pricing: Roughly $80–$350 depending on season, day, and whether you’re playing 9 holes, 18 holes, or twilight.
What’s included: Electric carts and range balls are included in green fees.
Range / practice: Range access is only for members and public players warming up before their tee time on the day of play, so this is not the best answer for someone who only wants to go to the range.
Lessons: Half-hour private $80; one-hour private $140; one-hour semi-private for 2 $200; additional student +$50.

Mink Meadows Golf Club

Best for: Beginners, casual golfers, locals, repeat rounds, and anyone looking for public range access.
Basics: Mink Meadows is a semi-private facility in Vineyard Haven/West Chop that can be played as either a 9-hole or 18-hole experience. Non-members can reserve tee times up to 2 days in advance.
2026 season: Open year-round, weather permitting.
2026 pricing: Roughly $44–$160 for greens fees depending on season and whether you’re playing 9 or 18 holes; cart fees are extra, and early bird, twilight, and junior pricing are also available.
Tee time notes: The reservation system runs from 7 AM to 12 AM daily. Single golfers cannot make reservations in advance, but they can access the course on a space-available basis. Cancellations can be made 24 hours ahead without charge.
Range / practice: Mink Meadows has a 165-yard warm-up range open April 1–October 31. Small bucket $8, large bucket $12.
Lessons: Private half-hour $70; private one hour $120; private two-hour playing lesson $250; additional students $75 each; clinics $30.

Royal and Ancient Chappaquiddick Links

Best for: People who want a quirky, memorable, very Vineyard golf experience.
Basics: Royal Chappy is a historic 9-hole course on Chappaquiddick with public-facing tee times/day passes, club rentals, pull-cart rentals, and transportation available from the Chappy Ferry with advance notice.
Booking notes: Tee times are limited by the hour, and your reservation allows you to begin anytime within that one-hour window. Transportation from the Chappy Ferry is available with 1-day advance notice. Islanders can get $25 off with proof of year-round residency using the code listed on the site.
2026 pricing: Roughly $65–$80, though this could change
Range / practice: A public practice range is not listed on the club’s site.
Membership notes: Royal Chappy also sells memberships. The current public-facing shop pages show an individual membership at $1,400 and a family membership at $2,900, with discounted $40 guest rates for up to four guests.
Travel Logistics note: Royal Chappy is on Chappaquiddick, so playing there comes with a little more built-in logistics than the other courses. You’ll need to account for getting across on the Chappy Ferry, and if you’re bringing a car, bike, or other gear, that can add both time and cost depending on how you travel. Royal Chappy also notes that transportation from the Chappy Ferry can be arranged with 1 day’s advance notice

Edgartown Golf Club

Basics: Edgartown Golf Club is a private golf club in Edgartown. The official site says it is open to members and their guests year-round, weather permitting.
Public access: This is not a practical option for most visitors or casual local golfers unless they are a guest of a member or are participating in one of the annual benefit tournaments the club says are open to all.

Vineyard Golf Club

Basics: Vineyard Golf Club is a private Edgartown club. Its official membership page says membership is by invitation only and only people nominated by existing members are eligible to apply.
Public access: The club’s guest information page makes clear that access is for guests of members.

A Few Quick Hits Before You Book

Golf on Martha’s Vineyard is a limited-inventory sport compared to bigger resort destinations, so summer access can tighten up quickly even at the public-facing courses. Farm Neck allows public reservations up to 3 days in advance, while Mink Meadows allows non-members to reserve up to 2 days in advance.

“Public” also does not mean every golf amenity is open in the same way. Farm Neck’s driving range is only available to members and public players warming up before their tee time that day, while Mink Meadows publishes bucket pricing for range use and is the clearest public practice option.

For larger groups, advance booking may be possible in some cases, but summer options are limited. Mink Meadows says outing requests for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations can be made in advance, though access is very restricted during peak season.

If you’re not bringing your own clubs, plan for rental costs to add roughly $45–$90 depending on the course and length of play. Not every course publishes rental pricing as clearly as green fees, so it’s smart to confirm directly when booking.