
North Course
Stow Acres country Club


About this course
The North Course at Stow Acres Country Club in Stow, Massachusetts, was designed by Geoffrey Cornish, one of New England's most prolific golf course architects. Cornish, who practiced throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century, designed or redesigned hundreds of courses across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, bringing a practical, strategic approach to golf design that emphasized playability across different skill levels. His work at Stow Acres reflects the rolling terrain characteristic of central Massachusetts, with the layout taking advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors. The course occupies land in the Nashoba Valley region, roughly thirty miles west of Boston, where the landscape transitions from suburban development to more rural, forested terrain. The routing moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with fairways that often require positioning off the tee to set up approach shots to elevated or protected greens. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest without overwhelming the design, consistent with Cornish's philosophy of creating courses that reward thoughtful play rather than relying solely on length or forced carries. Stow Acres operates as a public facility, making the North Course accessible to a broad range of golfers in the greater Boston area. The club also features a second eighteen-hole course, the South, providing variety for regular visitors. The North Course serves as a representative example of mid-century New England golf design, offering a traditional tree-lined experience shaped by one of the region's most influential architects.
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
- Stow, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,035 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
The journey to Stow Acres Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport, roughly forty minutes northwest through the city's outer suburbs into the gently rolling farmland and conservation corridors of Middlesex County. The drive traces Route 2 westward before turning onto quiet country roads that wind through stone-walled pastures and stands of New England hardwood, the landscape growing noticeably more pastoral as the metro sprawl recedes. This is classic Massachusetts countryside - unhurried, historically layered, and refreshingly removed from the urban pulse - with Stow Acres emerging as a welcoming retreat where public golf has flourished for generations amid the region's agrarian heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Stow Acres country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North at Stow Acres country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 53 logged golfers.
North was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Yes. North at Stow Acres country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North is 72.
North plays 7,035 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 131.



