Crosswinds -
Zaharias Course
The Zaharias course just might be the Babe of Crosswinds.
424 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-1199
9 Holes, Par 36
Design
BIRDIE
Lots of similarities to Pinehills, which is down the street. Tons of elevated tees, where you often find yourself above the trees hitting downward to a fairway or green below.
All elevation- nothing is flat.
Lots of forced carries over water, deep fescue, natural depressions, and trees.
And if you do carry the obstacles, it is very easy to lose balls left or right into deep pine-filled woods.
Thankfully, there are a bunch of tee options. After teeing off, don’t forget to look back to see the tiered tee boxes on many of the holes.
Zaharias tips out at 3500 yards.
3 nine hole options. You can mix and match the nines to create your own 18. While Jones-Ouimet is the recommended 18, Zaharias may be the most fun.
Zaharias has more distinct and dramatic water hazards and seemingly higher elevated tees that ramp up the fun-factor.
Playability
BOGEY
This is not a beginners course.
You must get off of the tee into a safe landing spot. Sure, this is true everywhere, but there is no finding your ball on the next fairway. If you miss your spot, your ball is likely gone forever.
Definitely take a cart - the elevation changes and distances between holes make it very difficult to walk.
Views
BIRDIE
The massive elevation changes create nice views from most tee boxes.
Each hole is its own entity and most, if not all, present a visually enticing - yet sometimes frightening view.
Vibe
BIRDIE
This is not your average flat track. Crosswinds delivers drama on nearly every hole.
Condition
BIRDIE
Not quite as refined as neighbors, Pinehills or Waverly Oaks, but still way above average.
Fair, true rolling greens.
Practice Areas
PAR
Average sized range, but multiple large putting greens.
19th Hole
BIRDIE
Nice, full restaurant with outdoor patio overlooking the course.
Logo
BOGEY
Fine, but not the best merch logo.
Memorability
BIRDIE
Crosswinds’ drama will stick with you.
It’s not quite as refined as Pinehills, but it’s not as expensive either. So, if you are looking for a more affordable option, Crosswinds is a good one.
While the Jones and Ouimet courses are great, the Zaharias course just might be the Babe of Crosswinds.
Join us on our quest to play all of the courses on Cape Cod. Here’s a handy reference of all of the public and private options. How many have you played? Which course (and logo) is your favorite?
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