
Andover Course
Andover Country Club


About this course
Andover Country Club sits in the Merrimack Valley of northeastern Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles north of Boston. The club was established in the early twentieth century, with its course designed by W. H. Pipe Follett, a regional architect active in New England during that era. Follett's work reflected the design sensibilities of the period, creating layouts that worked with the natural terrain and emphasized strategic shot-making over length. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add variety to the routing. The property features the mix of hardwoods and pines typical of eastern Massachusetts, providing definition to holes while maintaining playability for members of varying skill levels. The layout incorporates natural features and requires thoughtful club selection and course management rather than relying solely on distance. Andover Country Club functions as a traditional member-owned facility serving the local community. The club maintains the classic New England country club model, with golf as the central activity complemented by social and family programming. The course has been updated over the decades to accommodate modern maintenance practices and equipment changes while preserving the essential character of Follett's original design. It represents the type of established private club that has served generations of families in the region, offering a familiar and comfortable setting for regular play rather than championship competition.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Andover, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- W. H. Pipe Follett
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,639 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.9/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
The journey to Andover Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly forty minutes north via Interstate 93 and Route 125, a straightforward passage through the suburban spine of the Boston metropolitan area that gradually yields to the quieter, tree-lined roads of the Merrimack Valley. For those arriving by private aviation, nearby regional airports including Beverly Municipal (BVY) and Lawrence Municipal (LWY) offer convenient alternatives closer to the club's North Shore setting. The final miles unfold through Andover's established neighborhoods, where the transition from commercial corridors to leafy residential streets signals arrival at this venerable institution, whose understated New England character and manicured grounds have anchored the region's golfing heritage for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Andover
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Andover has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Andover was designed by W. H. Pipe Follett.
Yes. Andover is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Andover is 72.
Andover plays 6,639 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Andover is 143.



