With summer in full swing, golfers are looking for places to play in the North Shore. Although more well known for private courses like Essex Country Club, Myopia Hunt Club, and Salem Country Club, the North Shore is also home to many excellent public and semi-private golf courses.
Not ready to hit the links outdoors? The North Shore offers several choices to have an indoor golf experience. Either way we have you covered with some of our top choices.
Public and Semi-Private Golf Courses
Beverly Golf & Tennis Club
Beverly Golf & Tennis boasts both an excellent 18-hole golf course and 10 outdoor clay tennis courts. The club was built in 1910 by United Shoe Machinery Corporation who used the property for athletic activities before it was sold to the city of Beverly in 1978. The focal point of the property, the clubhouse, houses the 19th Hole Pub, the Great Room for functions, and Fireside Rooms for smaller events. The club’s outstanding facilities, along with its connection to the history of Beverly, make this course a must-play in the North Shore area.
134 McKay Street, Beverly, 978-922-9072, beverlygolfandtennis.com
Black Swan Country Club
Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown is a 18-hole course designed by the famous New England golf course architect, Philip Wogan. Originally built in 1990, the course has undergone considerable improvement since its re-establishment in 2010. These improvements include new tee boxes and modified green complexes among other renovations. The Clubhouse contains the Flatbread Pizza Company where golfers can go to enjoy pizza and drinks after their round. Reservations for tee times are not taken by telephone, all tee times must be made online.
258 Andover Street, Georgetown, 978-769-1981, blackswancountryclub.com
Far Corner Golf
This course offers 27 holes split across three different nine-hole courses on 250 acres in the West Boxford countryside. Far Corner combines exceptional conditions with a challenging yet fun layout to make it great for all levels of play. The course was purchased and expanded by the North Shore golf legend Bill Flynn in 1977. The Far Corner Grille has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a wide selection of great food and drinks. If you need some warm up time Far Corner provides an all-grass practice facility and large two tier putting green. The club recently was voted the BONS 2025 Editor’s Choice for public golf courses.
5 Barker Road, Boxford, 978-352-8300, farcornergolf.com
Merrimack Valley Golf Club
This Methuen club was built by the legendary golf course architect Donald Ross – only the second course he created in New England. The course was reconstructed in 2008 by Golf Digest award winner George F. Sargent, Jr. in order to fix drainage issues and repair deteriorated course features. The clubhouse overlooks the rolling hills of southern New Hampshire and offers views on 14 out the 18 holes. The club also houses the Sandtrap Bar and Grille and the Parlay Restaurant.
210 Howe Street, Methuen, 978-683-7771, merrimackvalleygolfclub.com
Ould Newbury Golf Club
This challenging nine-hole semi-private golf course is nestled next to the Parker River in Newbury. Built in 1916 by Jim Lowe, the course features crowned, elevated greens and tight fairways which test the skill of all levels of play. After your round, stop by The Pub at Ould Newbury which offers pub-style food and a great view of the surrounding area.
319 Newburyport Turnpike. (Route 1), Newbury, 978-465-9888, ouldnewbury.com
Sagamore Spring Golf Club, Lynnfield
An accessible, unpretentious club, Sagamore Spring offers a welcoming golf experience for players of all levels. Reasonable rates make it easy to enjoy 18 leisurely holes, and the well-kept greens and fairways make chipping and putting a joy. The club recently was voted the BONS 2025 Reader’s Choice for public golf courses.
1287 Main St., Lynnfield, 781-334-3151, sagamoregolf.com
Indoor Golf Experiences
X-GOLF, Methuen
At the heart of the X-Golf experience are the facility’s eight golf simulators, among the most accurate and immersive in the world. Visit for a night out with friends and enjoy food and drinks from the pub menu and full bar. Golfers who are more serious about their game can sign up for a lesson with expert instructors or join a weekly league to enjoy discounted round prices and hone their skills against the competition. The facility recently was voted the BONS 2025 Editor’s Choice for indoor golf experiences.
90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, 978-955-7070, xgolfmethuen.com
Coach Club, Newburyport
Founded by golf pro Rico Riciputi, who has won honors for his teaching, Coach Club offers high-tech simulators, insightful instruction, and interclub tournaments with players from around the world. And after you sink that last putt, the stylish Cuban-inspired lounge is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail. The facility recently was voted the BONS 2025 Reader’s Choice for indoor golf experiences.
22 Graf Rd., Newburyport, coachclubgolf.com
Golf Lounge 18, Peabody
Located inside the Northshore Mall, Golf Lounge 18 is a a state-of-the-art facility with each bay featuring Trackman 4 Technology. The club has a full bar, a full menu – including all day breakfast, and multiple HDTVs to round out the experience. They offer opportunities to join a league, get a private lesson, or play 18 holes with friends.
210 Andover St., Peabody, golflounge18.com