Boothbay Harbor Country Club

Boothbay Harbor Country Club occupies a scenic peninsula setting along the mid-coast of Maine, where the course layout takes advantage of the region's characteristic granite outcroppings, evergreen forests, and rolling terrain. The original design work came from Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek in the 1920s, a partnership known for numerous New England courses that emphasized natural routing over dramatic earthmoving. Bruce Hepner later contributed modifications that refined the layout while respecting the property's topographical constraints and coastal character. The course plays through a mix of wooded corridors and more open meadow areas, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot-making demands. Several holes offer glimpses of Boothbay Harbor and the surrounding waterways, though the routing remains primarily inland rather than directly along the shoreline. The design reflects the practical, understated style common to early twentieth-century New England golf, where strategic bunkering and green contours create interest without excessive length or artificial features. Boothbay Harbor Country Club serves as a traditional summer-season facility in a region known for sailing, lobstering, and seasonal tourism. The club maintains a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere typical of smaller Maine coastal clubs, where golf complements the broader maritime culture of the area. The course provides a straightforward test suited to the rolling, forested landscape, offering members and visitors a characteristic Maine golf experience without pretense.