Sunday River Golf Club
Sunday River Golf Club
18 Championship Dr
Newry, ME 04261
United States
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Overview
Overlooking a valley and set amongst the Appalachians, Sunday River is similar in aesthetics to Sugarloaf, another top Maine ski resort that offers a scenic mountain course. Yet Sunday River plays to more generous landing areas than the relentless Loaf, making it the gentler sibling that still delivers scenic mountain vistas. This Robert Trent Jones Jr. design is a bit of a trek from many popular coastal Maine destinations but consider the drive through the mountains and tiny villages part of the appeal. To play Sunday River in late September, with the foliage on full display, is one of the best mountain golf experiences in the Northeast.
About
Awards
Best in State: Ranked first, 2021-'22. Ranked second, 2019-'20. Ranked third, 2015-'18. Ranked fourth, 2011-'14. Ranked inside the top 5, 2007-'10.
Current ranking: 7th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Spectacular 360-degree views from almost every vantage point on the course. Visiting in the fall is a plus to experience the beautiful and brilliant foliage. Despite recent rains, the course drained well, but had noticeably soft fairways and greens. Greens were slightly untrue, and conditioning was not the best, but I chalk that up to the difficulty of managing a mountain course during the abbreviated golf season. One of my favorite courses in the state to visit!"
Read More2024
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“Scenic mountain course with great views at Sunday River Ski Resort."
Read More2023
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“Beautiful views. Just need to dial in the maintenance portion and this course would be amazing."
Read More2023
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“Sunday River is a tough, challenging course due to the mountainous elevation changes and terrain layout. You need to keep your eye on putting instead of the very scenic holes with beautiful mountain vistas. The course has a full range and putting area for practice. The club house has a beautiful authentic log cabin look and feel to it, with areas for sitting and enjoying a local brew and great food."
Read More2022
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“Great course in northern ME. Built on mountain with large elevation changes and up and down hill holes. Condition wasn't real good in July 2021 bur Boyne in MI just took over so I'm sure it will get better. Fun to play and worth the trip."
Read More2021
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“This course gives it’s name sake a run for its money as a skiers destination. Excellent Layout Variety with great use of elevation changes in Shot Options on par 3s."
Read More2020
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“Amazing views"
Read More2018
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“Playable mountain course. Scenic views. exciting cart trails."
Read More2018
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“Great course with even greater views. Expertly maintained and tough as nails. If the course is on wetter side you'll have plenty of opportunities for par or better. If it's dry Par becomes a great score. The club house is emaculate and the food is superb. Not a bad place to spend a few hours."
Read More2018
