New Meadows Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Topsfield, a town in Essex County north of Boston. The course was designed by Philip A. Wogan, a regional architect active in New England during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Wogan's work in the area reflects the period's emphasis on routing that follows natural contours and incorporates existing woodland and wetland features. The layout at New Meadows takes advantage of the property's varied elevation changes and native vegetation, creating a setting characteristic of northeastern Massachusetts golf. The course plays through a mix of open meadowland and tree-lined corridors, with several holes presenting elevation shifts that influence club selection and strategy. Water features and natural hazards appear throughout the routing, requiring thoughtful course management. The design emphasizes accuracy over distance on many holes, rewarding players who navigate the layout's angles and avoid trouble rather than those who rely solely on length. New Meadows serves a membership drawn from the North Shore communities surrounding Topsfield. The club maintains a traditional New England golf culture, with the course serving as the central focus of member activity. Seasonal conditions typical of the region—firm, fast conditions in summer and autumn, softer ground in spring—affect how the layout plays throughout the year. The course remains a representative example of Wogan's regional design work and the character of member golf clubs established in this part of Massachusetts during the twentieth century.