Maine Coast: Where Golf Belongs to the Landscape.
The Maine coast offers golf that feels inseparable from its setting, with fairways tucked between pines, salt marsh, and old seaside towns that have served as summer escapes for generations. This collection focuses on the southern half of the coastline, where courses cluster within easy reach of Portland, quintessential Maine towns, and the New Hampshire border. Layouts often feature small, tilted greens that sit naturally in the landscape, with many of the best public options lying just inland from the ocean or along tidal rivers. Rounds are framed by glimpses of water, working harbors, and weathered New England architecture.
Featured Golf Courses
Biddeford Saco Country Club – Saco, ME
Architect: Donald Ross (1921), Brian Silva expansion (1986)
Biddeford Saco sits on classic coastal ground just inland from the beaches, with a walkable Ross-and-Silva routing that plays shorter on the card but remains demanding through angles, swales, and small targets. The original Ross holes still show in the scale and contour of the greens, while Silva’s work blends seamlessly into the property. Visitors consistently praise the friendly staff, easygoing atmosphere, and clubhouse that feels like a true local hang as much as a golf facility. That mix of classic architecture, manageable length, and welcoming vibe earns its place as a must-play in southern Maine.
Cape Arundel Golf Club – Kennebunkport, ME
Architect: Alexander Findlay (original 9, 1900), Walter Travis redesign and expansion (1920s)
Cape Arundel is a compact riverside course laid across tidal estuary fingers and low-profile ground, with roots dating back to the turn of the 20th century. The modern 18 is defined by angles, short par fours, and demanding Walter Travis greens that reward precise approach play and imaginative recovery shots. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and long associated with Kennebunkport’s summer colony and the Bush family, Cape Arundel feels like a playable museum piece that remains engaging for modern golfers.
The Links at Outlook – South Berwick, ME
Architect: Brian Silva (1999)
The Links at Outlook stretches across rolling terrain divided by a country road, offering a rare taste of links-style golf along the Maine coast. The front nine plays open and wind-exposed, with wide bentgrass fairways and minimal framing. The back nine shifts into tighter corridors with more elevation change, blind shots, and strategic lines that reveal themselves with experience. A family-owned atmosphere and well-regarded tavern make staying after the round part of the appeal.
Plan Your Next Trip the Right Way
Insider Notes:
Biddeford Saco and Cape Arundel are both walkable, classic designs where playing the correct tees greatly enhances the experience.
The Links at Outlook plays very differently front to back, so local knowledge on tee lines pays off on the inward nine.
If you are willing to go inland for a bonus round, many Maine golfers consider Belgrade Lakes part of any best-in-state conversation.
Great Chebeague Island offers a memorable off-day option via ferry, including a tiny nine-hole course that occasionally uses a working lobster boat to shuttle golfers.
Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, and Old Orchard Beach all make excellent bases for pairing golf with walkable coastal towns and classic Maine dining.
Airport Access:
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Biddeford Saco Country Club: ~25 minutes
Cape Arundel Golf Club: ~35 minutes
The Links at Outlook: ~45 minutes
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The Links at Outlook: ~1 hour 25 minutes
Biddeford Saco Country Club: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Cape Arundel Golf Club: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Driving Times:
Old Orchard Beach: ~25 minutes
Kennebunkport: ~35 minutes
Augusta: ~1 hour
Boston, MA: ~2 hours
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park: ~3 hours
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