Furnace Bay Golf Course sits along the northeastern shore of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay in Cecil County, near the town of Perryville. The course was designed by John Thompson and occupies land that reflects the region's characteristic low-lying coastal terrain, with views across the bay and exposure to the winds that move through this part of the upper Chesapeake. The property takes its name from the historic iron furnaces that once operated in the area during the colonial and early industrial periods. The layout works with the natural topography of the bay shoreline, incorporating wetlands, tidal influences, and native grasses into the playing corridors. Several holes run along or near the water's edge, where the strategic demands shift with wind direction and strength. The routing balances holes that move toward and away from the bay, creating variety in both orientation and exposure. Elevation changes are modest, typical of Chesapeake coastal golf, with most drama coming from the water features and prevailing breezes rather than significant land movement. The course serves both local membership and visiting play, functioning as a regional facility in an area where golf options blend public access with semi-private operations. Furnace Bay provides a setting where the Chesapeake environment shapes the golf experience, with the bay itself serving as both scenic backdrop and strategic element on the holes that engage it most directly.