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Best Public Golf Courses in Maine

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  1. 1Cape Arundel Golf ClubKennebunkport · Semi-private · Est. 1896Walter J. Travis8.7Legendary★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    7 reviews from GolfPass
  2. 2Sugarloaf Golf ClubCarrabassett Valley · Resort · Est. 1985Robert Trent Jones Jr.8.6Legendary★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    14 reviews from GolfPass
  3. 3Belgrade Lakes Golf ClubBelgrade · Public · Est. 1998Clive Clark8.5Legendary★ 5.0Online Golfer Rating
    6 reviews from GolfPass
  4. 4Sunday River Golf ClubNewry · Resort · Est. 2005Robert Trent Jones Jr.8.1Destination★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    92 reviews from GolfPass
  5. 5Kebo Valley Golf ClubBar Harbor · Public · Est. 1888Herbert C. Leeds (with Waldron Bates and Shirley Liscomb); Donald Ross (1926, rebuilt 3rd hole)7.8Destination★ 3.8Online Golfer Rating
    5 reviews from GolfPass
  6. 6Samoset Resort Golf CourseRockport · Resort · Est. 1902Robert Elder (1974 eighteen-hole rebuild of a 1902 nine-hole course)6.8Memorable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    4 reviews from GolfPass
  7. 7Martindale Country ClubAuburn · Semi-private · Est. 1921Alex Chisholm (front nine with brother Fred Chisholm, 1921); Philip A. Wogan (back nine, mid-1960s)6.7Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    117 reviews from GolfPass
  8. 8Wilson Lake Country ClubWilton · Public · Est. 1932Wayne Stiles6.7Memorable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    71 reviews from GolfPass
  9. 9Riverside Golf CoursePortland · Municipal · Est. 1932Wayne Stiles (North Course)6.5Memorable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    117 reviews from GolfPass
  10. 10Wawenock Golf ClubWalpole · Public · Est. 1926Wayne Stiles (with John Van Kleek)6.4Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    12 reviews from GolfPass
  11. 11Jato HighlandsLincoln · Public · Est. 1999Tom Gardner6.4Playable★ 4.8Online Golfer Rating
    50 reviews from GolfPass
  12. 12The Ledges Golf ClubYork · Public · Est. 1999William Bradley Booth6.2Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    11 reviews from GolfPass
  13. 13Atlantic Pines Golf ClubWells · Public · Est. 2008Brian Silva6.1Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    65 reviews from GolfPass
  14. 14Cape Neddick Golf ClubCape Neddick · Semi-private · Est. 1919Donald Ross (1919 plan, 18 holes by 1925); Brian Silva (new nine and redesign, 1999)6.1Playable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    171 reviews from GolfPass
  15. 15Poland Spring ResortPoland · Resort · Est. 1896Arthur Fenn (1896 nine); Donald Ross (1913 redesign and second nine)6.0Playable★ 4.9Online Golfer Rating
    7 reviews from GolfPass
  16. 16Salmon Falls Country ClubHollis · PublicRobert Trent Jones Sr.6.0Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    72 reviews from GolfPass
  17. 17Evergreen Golf ClubRangeley · Public · Est. 2002George Buck5.9Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    21 reviews from GolfPass
  18. 18Northeast Harbor Golf ClubMount Desert · Semi-private · Est. 1895Arthur Lockwood (first nine, 1919); Herbert Strong (second nine, 1925)5.9Playable★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  19. 19Biddeford Saco Country ClubSaco · PublicDonald Ross (original nine); Brian Silva (completed back nine to Ross's plan)5.9Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  20. 20Bangor Municipal Golf CourseBangor · Municipal · Est. 1964Geoffrey Cornish (18 holes, 1964; Kelly Nine, 1989)5.9Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    2 reviews from GolfPass
  21. 21Diadema Golf ClubNorth Anson · Public · Est. 20145.9Playable★ 5.0Online Golfer Rating
    8 reviews from GolfPass
  22. 22Spring Meadows Golf ClubGray · Public · Est. 1999Bradley Booth5.8Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    9 reviews from GolfPass
  23. 23Brunswick Golf ClubBrunswick · Public · Est. 1898Charles L. Bowker (original course with George Skofield and George L. Thompson, 1898); Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek (1921 redesign); Geoffrey Cornish (new nine, 1969)5.7Playable★ 3.7Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  24. 24Grindstone Neck Golf CourseWinter Harbor · Public · Est. 1891Alex Findlay5.7Playable★ 5.0Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  25. 25Val Halla Golf and Recreation CenterCumberland · Municipal · Est. 1964Philip A. Wogan5.7Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    76 reviews from GolfPass
  26. 26Mere Creek Golf ClubBrunswick · Public · Est. 19585.6Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    105 reviews from GolfPass
  27. 27Dunegrass Golf ClubOld Orchard Beach · Public · Est. 1998Dan Maples5.5Playable★ 3.4Online Golfer Rating
    10 reviews from GolfPass
  28. 28Toddy Brook Golf CourseNorth Yarmouth · Public · Est. 20025.5Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    49 reviews from GolfPass
  29. 29Dutch Elm Golf ClubArundel · Public · Est. 1965Lucien Bourque5.4Unsolved★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    5 reviews from GolfPass
  30. 30Highland Green Golf ClubTopsham · Public · Est. 20055.4Unsolved★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    28 reviews from GolfPass
  31. 31Aroostook Valley Country ClubFort Fairfield · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  32. 32Lucerne Golf CourseDedham · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  33. 33Country View Golf ClubBrooks · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  34. 34Frye Island Golf ClubFrye Island · MunicipalUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  35. 35Outlook GolfSouth Berwick · Public4.6Unsolved★ 3.8Online Golfer Rating
    9 reviews from GolfPass
  36. 36Province Lake Golf CourseParsonsfield · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  37. 37The Meadows Golf ClubLitchfield · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  38. 38Deep Brook Golf CourseSaco · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  39. 39Natanis Golf CourseVassalboro · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  40. 40Waterville Country ClubOakland · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  41. 41Barren View Golf CourseJonesboro · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  42. 42South Portland Municipal Golf CourseSouth Portland · MunicipalUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  43. 43Apple Valley Golf CourseLewiston · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  44. 44Mingo Springs Golf CourseRangeley · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  45. 45Willowdale Golf ClubScarborough · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  46. 46Castine Golf ClubCastine · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  47. 47Dexter Municipal Golf CourseDexter · MunicipalUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  48. 48Sawmill Woods Golf CourseClifton · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  49. 49The Bath Golf ClubBath · Public4.4Unsolved★ 3.9Online Golfer Rating
    16 reviews from GolfPass
  50. 50Penobscot Valley Country ClubOrono · Public4.3Unsolved★ 3.1Online Golfer Rating
    14 reviews from GolfPass
  51. 51Springbrook Golf ClubLeeds · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  52. 52Nonesuch River Golf ClubScarborough · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  53. 53Sanford Country ClubSanford · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  54. 54The Bethel Resort & Suites Golf CourseBethel · ResortUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  55. 55Bucksport Golf ClubBucksport · Public4.1Unsolved★ 3.3Online Golfer Rating
    8 reviews from GolfPass
  56. 56Maine Golf Center FreeportFreeport · Public4.1Unsolved★ 3.5Online Golfer Rating
    91 reviews from GolfPass
  57. 57Island Country ClubDeer Isle · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  58. 58Sunset Ridge Golf LinksWestbrook · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  59. 59Northport Golf ClubNorthport · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  60. 60Hermon Meadow Golf ClubHermon · Public4.0Unsolved★ 3.2Online Golfer Rating
    6 reviews from GolfPass
  61. 61Norway Country ClubNorway · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  62. 62Fairlawn Golf CoursePoland · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  63. 63Lakewood Golf CourseMadison · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  64. 64Mars Hill Country ClubMars Hill · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  65. 65Limestone Country ClubLimestone · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  66. 66Oakdale Country ClubMexico · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  67. 67Merriland FarmWells · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  68. 68Moose Meadows Golf CourseStratton · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  69. 69Mount Kineo Golf CourseKineo Township · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  70. 70Pine Ridge Golf CourseWaterville · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  71. 71Piscataquis Country ClubGuilford · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  72. 72Saint Croix Country ClubCalais · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  73. 73Sheepscot Links Golf CourseWhitefield · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  74. 74The Causeway ClubSouthwest Harbor · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  75. 75Va-Jo-Wa Golf ClubIsland Falls · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  76. 76White Birches Golf CourseHancock · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  77. 77Augusta Country ClubManchester · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  78. 78Fort Kent Golf ClubFort Kent · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  79. 79Lake Kezar Country ClubLovell · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  80. 80Fogg Brook Resort Golf CoursePalmyra · ResortUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  81. 81Summit Spring Golf CoursePoland · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  82. 82Long Lake Country ClubSt. David · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  83. 83Caribou Country ClubCaribou · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  84. 84J.W. Parks Golf CoursePittsfield · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  85. 85North Haven Golf ClubNorth Haven · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  86. 86West Appleton Country ClubAppleton · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  87. 87Rocky Knoll Country ClubOrrington · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  88. 88Foxcroft Golf ClubDover-Foxcroft · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  89. 89Hampden Country ClubHampden · Public3.4Unsolved★ 2.7Online Golfer Rating
    7 reviews from GolfPass
  90. 90Western View Golf ClubAugusta · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  91. 91Paris Hill Country ClubSouth Paris · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  92. 92Pine Hill Golf ClubBrewer · PublicUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  93. 93Webhannet Golf ClubKennebunk · Semi-private3.3Unsolved★ 1.0Online Golfer Rating
    2 reviews from GolfPass
  94. 94Presque Isle Country ClubPresque Isle · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  95. 95Houlton Community Golf CourseNew Limerick · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  96. 96Hillcrest Golf ClubMillinocket · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.
  97. 97Great Chebeague Golf ClubChebeague Island · Semi-privateUnchartedNot enough reviews yet. Go see for yourself.

97 public courses in Maine so far — the list grows as the library does.

How we rank

Public courses only — anyone can book a tee time (public, municipal, resort, semi-private, university). Each course gets a Formula 18 Golf Total Score out of 10 with one word (Legendary, Destination, Memorable, Playable, Unsolved), cited on its page. Not enough to go on yet? It reads Uncharted. Expert lists, golfer stars, challenge, access and threads make the score. A notable architect and a real story add bonus points, and missing ones never count against a course. See the full formula →
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