
Fox/Herron Course
Far Corner Golf Club
About this course
Far Corner Golf Club occupies a quiet corner of Boxford, a rural town in northeastern Massachusetts about thirty miles north of Boston. The course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific New England architect who shaped more than two hundred layouts across the region during his long career. Cornish, who studied under Stanley Thompson and later partnered with William Robinson, became known for practical, playable designs that worked sensitively within their natural settings. Far Corner reflects his characteristic approach: routing that follows the existing land rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, strategic bunkering, and greens that reward thoughtful approach play. The property features rolling terrain typical of the Massachusetts countryside, with mature trees framing fairways and occasional elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety. Cornish's design emphasizes position over length, asking golfers to think their way around the course rather than simply overpower it. The greens tend toward moderate size and subtle contour, requiring accurate iron play and careful reading on the putting surface. Far Corner operates as a private club serving the Boxford and surrounding North Shore communities. The membership enjoys a traditional New England club atmosphere, with the course serving as the centerpiece of family recreation and social activity. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf without pretense, embodying the kind of honest, enduring design that has kept Cornish's work relevant across generations of New England golfers.
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
- Boxford, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,711 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/130
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
The journey to Far Corner Golf Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport, less than an hour's drive to the north. From the airport, the route traces Interstate 95 before peeling west into the wooded back roads of Essex County, where colonial stone walls and sprawling estates mark the transition into old New England money. The final miles wind through Boxford's quiet, forested lanes - a landscape of fieldstone, white oak, and discreet gated drives - before arriving at one of Massachusetts' most guarded and exclusive golf sanctuaries, where membership is measured in generations, not applications.

FAQ
Common questions about Fox/Herron at Far Corner Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fox/Herron at Far Corner Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 33 logged golfers.
Fox/Herron was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Yes. Fox/Herron at Far Corner Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Fox/Herron is 72.
Fox/Herron plays 6,711 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fox/Herron is 130.








