Private
Northern Spy Golf Club
58
Alister Index
Course
Prestige
Experience
Compete
58
Alister Index
Course
Prestige
Experience
Compete
Townsend, MA · Founded
Northern Spy Golf Club is a private golf club in Townsend, Massachusetts, founded in 1996. The club has 18 holes. The average member handicap is 13.9 with 35% single-digit players.
Northern Spy Golf Club, founded in 1996 in the Nashoba Valley, takes its name from the heritage apple variety that once dominated local orchards.
Member Profile
Competitive
13.9
Avg Handicap
Median Handicap11.9
Handicap Distribution
11
12
8
ScratchSingle digitTeens20+
Single-digit players35%
Gender split84% M / 16% F
Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.
About Northern Spy Golf Club
The club's agricultural naming reflects Townsend's farming heritage in north-central Massachusetts. Built during the golf boom of the 1990s, the course represents modern design principles applied to classic New England terrain.
Key Facts
- Northern Spy Golf Club is located in Townsend, Massachusetts.
- Club type: private.
- Year founded: 1996.
- Number of holes: 18.
- Average member handicap: 13.9.
- Single-digit handicap players: 35%.
- GHIN-registered members: 31.
- Alister Index score: 58/100.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Spy Golf Club
How many holes does Northern Spy Golf Club have?
Northern Spy Golf Club is an 18-hole private golf club. The club was founded in 1996. The course is in Townsend, Massachusetts.
What is the Alister Index score for Northern Spy Golf Club?
Northern Spy Golf Club scores 58 out of 100 on the Alister Index (grade F). The score is based on 4 of the five dimensions — course quality, exclusivity, prestige, member experience, and competitiveness — using the data available for this club.
Where is Northern Spy Golf Club located?
Northern Spy Golf Club is located at 40 Scales Ln, Townsend, MA 01469. You can reach the club by phone at (978) 597-8400. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.
