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Kebo Valley Club

Bar Harbor, ME Public

Overview

Established in 1888 with play starting 1891, Kebo Valley is one of the oldest golf clubs in the country. The course is situated on Mount Desert Island, bordering Acadia National Park and just five minutes from downtown Bar Harbor. Throughout its long history, notable names including Harry Vardon, Walter Hagen and President Willliam Taft have all played the track. In 1911, President Taft played Kebo and carded a 27 on the 17th hole, which is now affectionately known as the "Taft" hole. In 1922, Walter Hagen played Kebo twice, first carding an even-par 70 before firing a three-under 67, which stood as the course record for 50 years. By modern standards, Kebo is a short course, but it is protected by very small, undulating greens that often roll true and fast. With beautiful views of nearby Cadillac and Dorr Mountain, Kebo is an enjoyable walk and pairs well with a visit to Acadia National Park.

About

Holes 18
Length 6131
Slope 123
Price $149
Facility Type Public
Year Opened 1888
Designer Herbert C. Leeds/(R) Donald J. Ross, ASGCA

Awards

100 Greatest
Best Courses in Every State

100 Greatest: The course was part of Golf Digest's original 200 Toughest Courses list from 1966-'68.

Best in State: Ranked fourth, 2017-'18. Ranked fifth, 2019-'20. Ranked inside the top 5, 1977-'89, 1999-2001, 2005. Ranked sixth, 2013-'16 & 2023-'24.

Current Ranking: 6th.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.8

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options
6.6845
Character
6.7711
Challenge
6.5371
Layout Variety
6.5818
Fun
6.8353
Aesthetics
6.6556
Conditioning
6.5167

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