
North Hill Course
North Hill Country Club

About this course
North Hill Country Club occupies a scenic property in Duxbury, Massachusetts, a coastal town on the South Shore approximately 35 miles southeast of Boston. The course was designed by William F. Mitchell, a prolific New England architect who shaped dozens of layouts across the region during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Mitchell's work typically emphasized strategic routing over dramatic earthmoving, and his designs often reflect the natural contours and vegetation of their sites. The Duxbury setting provides North Hill with characteristic South Shore terrain—rolling topography with stands of native pine and hardwood, and enough elevation change to create variety in hole presentation and shot values. Mitchell's routing takes advantage of these natural features, offering golfers a traditional New England parkland experience. The course layout requires thoughtful club selection and course management rather than relying solely on length, a hallmark of Mitchell's design philosophy during his active years. North Hill serves as a private club for members and their guests, maintaining the traditions common to established New England country clubs. The facility includes typical amenities such as practice areas, a clubhouse with dining, and a calendar of member events and competitions. For golfers exploring Massachusetts courses beyond the more widely publicized Cape Cod and North Shore layouts, North Hill represents the kind of solid, member-focused club that has anchored golf communities throughout the region for generations.
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
- Duxbury, MA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- William F. Mitchell
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,320 yards
- Difficulty
- 37.3/117
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
North Hill Country Club sits on the South Shore of Massachusetts, roughly forty minutes south of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), the primary gateway for most visitors traveling by commercial air. The drive from Logan traces south through the suburbs before opening onto quieter, tree-lined roads that wind through the affluent coastal towns of the Duxbury peninsula, where salt marshes and glimpses of the Atlantic signal arrival in one of New England's most storied golfing communities. For those flying private, nearby airfields such as Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford offer a more discreet alternative, cutting travel time considerably. The final miles into North Hill unfold through a landscape of manicured estates and mature oaks, delivering you to a club whose understated elegance and deep roots in American golf history are evident from the moment you turn onto its drive.

FAQ
Common questions about North Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North Hill has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
North Hill was designed by William F. Mitchell.
Yes. North Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North Hill is 36.
North Hill plays 3,320 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North Hill is 117.




