Best Golf Courses in Maine
1. Falmouth Country Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 136
Course Rating: 74.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,088 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 425 acres
Championships hosted: New England Amateur, Maine Amateur, Tri-State Amateur, USGA Amateur Qualifier, LPGA Legends, PGA Tour
A challenging play with visual beauty best describes the Falmouth Country Club, which established a reputation over more than a quarter of a century as “Maine’s premier competitive venue.” Opened in 1988, the course was designed by Geoff Cornish and Brian Silva.
2. Brunswick Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 129
Course Rating: 71.0
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,543 yards
Scorecard: Link
Found in the heart of mid-coast Maine, the Brunswick Golf Club is a golf course with origins from the late 1800s. Opened in 1915, the course was designed by Wayne Stiles, Geoff Cornish and Bill Robinson.
3. Penobscot Valley Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 128
Course Rating: 71.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,445 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: Maine Amateur Championship
A club that has hosted many grat golfers over the past 90 years, the Penobscot Valley Country Club is one of the most popular destinations for golfers in the region. Opened in 1923, the course was designed by Donald Ross.
4. Sugarloaf Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 151
Course Rating: 74.4
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,956 yards
Scorecard: Link
Situated in Sugarloaf Mountain Resort in Maine, the Sugarloaf Golf Club offers stunning panoramic mountain views and an unforgettable experience. Opened in 1986, the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
5. Boothbay Harbor Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 139
Course Rating: 71.4
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,466 yards
Scorecard: Link
Play a game of golf at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club while enjoying breathtaking vistas with a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. Opened in 2014, the course was designed by Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek, Dick Harris and Bruce Hepner.
6. Kebo Valley Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 124
Course Rating: 69.5
Total par (men's tees): 70
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,131 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 500 acres
Kebo Valley is a well conditioned Links style course, rich in tradition, endless in surprises. Opened in 1888, the course was designed by Herbert C. Leeds and Donald Ross.
7. Cape Arundel Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 118
Course Rating: 67.1
Total par (men's tees): 69
Total yardage (men's tees): 5,881 yards
Scorecard: Link
A beautiful course that lies along the shores of Kennebunkport, Maine, filled with small greens, rolling terrain, and tidal creeks. Opened in 1897, the course was designed by Walter Travis.
8. Sunday River Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 150
Course Rating: 75.3
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,130 yards
Scorecard: Link
A must-play course that was designed to take advantage of the natural features and elevation changes. Rated among the best in Maine, the Sunday River country is a go-to destination for every golfer. Opened in 2004, the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
9. Portland Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 126
Course Rating: 70.6
Total par (men's tees): 70
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,406 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Club celebrates a deep tradition of commitment to the game of golf. The course is an enjoyable course that is walkable and tests your game at every turn. Opened in 1895, the course was designed by Donald Ross and Ron Prichard.
10. Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 146
Course Rating: 71.6
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,629 yards
Scorecard: Link
A pure and unforgettably unique golfing experience in the rustic woodlands and panoramic hills of central Maine. Opened in 1998, the course was designed by Clive Clark.