Father's Day in Acton: Five High-Rated Golf Courses

ACTON, MA—Father's day is just a few short days away, and what better way to treat dad on his special day than to play 18 holes?  

Father's day is one of the biggest golf weekend of the year. Not only are many fathers hitting the course to celebrate their special day, the U.S. Open is played over Father's Day weekend. Outside of a rain delay or a playoff, the final round of the tournament is played on Father's Day. 

According to the U.S. Open website, the final round of the U.S. Open has been scheduled to take place on Father's Day since 1976. The tradition started when Jerry Pate birdied the 72nd hole at the Atlanta Athletic Club to win by two strokes on Father's Day, and the final round of the event has been scheduled that way ever since. 

If your father would rather play golf than watch it on TV, or just wants to hit the links, there are plenty of great options around Acton. Here are five of the highest-rated golf courses with in five miles of Acton, according to GolfLink.com, a national golf course directory website. 

1. Wedgewood Pines Country Club, Wedgewood Pines Golf Course
2. Butternut Farm Golf Club, Butternut Farm Golf Course
3. Quail Ridge Country Club, Quail Ridge Golf Course
4. Maynard Golf Course, Maynard
5. Shaker Hills Golf Club, Inc., Shaker Hills Golf Course

Is your favorite course not listed here? Let us know in the comments section!