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Furnace Brook Course

Furnace Brook Golf Club

Quincy, MA, USA
Gary Player’s Butler
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rypell67
Claw
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+17
9 holesPar 352,981 yds34.8/125

About this course

Furnace Brook is a classic, early 20th-century layout that reflects a bygone era of course design in the rolling landscape of Quincy. The course, while not nationally heralded, offers a stern test with its tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens. Favoring players who can shape the ball, Furnace Brook presents a strategic challenge where thoughtful shot placement is more rewarding than sheer power. Blind shots and sharp doglegs demand careful consideration, rewarding course knowledge and tactical prowess. Originally designed in 1921, Furnace Brook bears the hallmarks of Scottish immigrant and prolific New England golf architect, Wayne Stiles. His work is evident in the course's commitment to using the natural terrain to dictate play, creating a walkable, strategic experience. While no major championships grace its resume, the course is a well-regarded fixture within the Massachusetts golfing community. The spirit of Furnace Brook lies in its active, local membership, a loyal contingent who value the course's challenging yet accessible nature. This community enjoys the club's longstanding tradition of camaraderie, often gathering post-round to discuss the day's triumphs and tribulations. A local favorite, and post round tradition is the club's New England Clam Chowder, which for generations has been a perfect way to end a round.

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.

3898

Best in World

3655

Best in USA

192

Best in MA

Quick facts

Location
Quincy, MA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1930
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,981 yards
Difficulty
34.8/125
Course Vaults score
5.8

Getting there

Furnace Brook Golf Club sits in the heart of the Boston metropolitan area, accessible most directly via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly twenty minutes south by car through the suburbs of the South Shore. The drive from Logan traces through the urban fabric of greater Boston before settling into the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of Quincy, where the club's classic New England character emerges amid mature oaks and rolling fairways. For those arriving by private aviation, nearby facilities such as Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford offer a more intimate alternative, cutting travel time considerably. The final miles unfold through residential Quincy, a gentle descent into one of the region's most storied private clubs, where the understated elegance of early American golf architecture awaits.

FAQ

Common questions about Furnace Brook

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Furnace Brook has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.

Yes. Furnace Brook is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Furnace Brook is 35.

Furnace Brook plays 2,981 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Furnace Brook is 125.

Furnace Brook is a 9-hole course.

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