- 8Documented amenities
- 2Golf courses
- 1961Founded
Ferncroft Country Club is a private country club in Middleton, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is operated by Ferncroft Country Club / new ownership.
It has 2 documented golf courses, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $1,250, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, competitive and dining-focused.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
The listed initiation fee for Academy Historical membership is $1,250.
The listed monthly membership dues for Academy Historical membership are $125.
Initiation fee
$1,250
Membership dues
$125
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Ferncroft Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 82.7% of 127 researched Massachusetts Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Full; Sports; Dining
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Submit the official membership inquiry or contact the Membership Director for current pricing and enrollment.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Ferncroft Country Club include clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 2 Tennis courts | Har Tru surface
- 4 Tennis courts | Clay surface
- 6 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Ferncroft Country Club includes 2 documented courses.
Only about 4.7% of 127 other Massachusetts Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses.
Course overview
- Courses
- 2
- Course details
- Championship Course18 holes | par 72
- Par-3 Course9 holes
Course design
- Architects
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Policies
Documented policies for Ferncroft Country Club cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Ferncroft is private; non-members may play golf only when accompanied by a member as that member's guest.
- Dress code
- Proper tennis attire is required on the racquet facilities.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 25.4% of 114 researched Massachusetts Club records.
- Golf-first
- Socially active
- Competitive
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A golf-first and competitive club with an active social program and significant clubhouse dining.
Club History
How long Ferncroft Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
The Robert Trent Jones Sr. course opened as Topsfield Country Club.
The club was renamed Ferncroft Country Club and its main clubhouse was built.
Ferncroft began hosting the Boston Five LPGA Classic.
Additional Club Details
Ferncroft Country Club is operated by Ferncroft Country Club / new ownership.
- Ownership or operator
- Ferncroft Country Club / new ownership
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Ferncroft Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Massachusetts and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1961
That represents about 65 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 26% of 123 other Massachusetts Club records with a usable founding year and 48% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1917 in Massachusetts and 1960 nationwide.
Golf scale
2 documented courses
Only 4.7% of 127 other Massachusetts Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses, compared with 11.4% of 3839 nationwide.
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Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 29 other Massachusetts Clubs and 1608 other Club records nationwide.
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Private access
This access model represents 82.7% of 127 researched Massachusetts Club records and 72.6% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Competitive
This documented Culture trait is shared by 25.4% of 114 researched Massachusetts Club records and 14.3% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- clubandresortbusiness.com/one-golfer-and-club-at-a-time Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.ferncroftcc.com/Files/Library/AlltheRightMoves-NSTSept-… Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.ferncroftcc.com/2026a Research SourceSupports: General research
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- www.ferncroftcc.com/about Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.ferncroftcc.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.ferncroftcc.com/membership Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Current golfer feedback is excellent, with 18Birdies showing a large, highly rated sample and especially strong marks for course condition and pace. Event reviews are similarly enthusiastic about service and venue quality, giving Ferncroft a broadly positive public reputation across golf and hospitality.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.