
Cape Neddick Course
Cape Neddick Country Club


About this course
Cape Neddick Country Club occupies a coastal setting in southern Maine, a few miles north of the New Hampshire border in the York region. Donald Ross designed the course in 1901, making it one of his earlier works and among the oldest courses in Maine still in operation. The layout reflects Ross's early design sensibilities, predating many of the strategic principles he would refine in later decades at courses like Pinehurst No. 2 and Seminole. The course sits on rolling terrain characteristic of the southern Maine coast, with views of the Atlantic Ocean from several holes. The routing works across modest elevation changes and features the crowned greens and strategic bunkering that became hallmarks of Ross's style, though executed here in a more straightforward manner typical of turn-of-the-century design. The property includes a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with the coastal environment influencing wind conditions and playing strategy. Cape Neddick functions as a traditional nine-hole layout, a format common for many New England clubs of its era. The course serves a local membership and operates as a seasonal facility, typical for Maine golf clubs that close during winter months. Its longevity and preservation of Ross's original design intent make it a representative example of early American golf architecture in the Northeast, offering a glimpse into the game's development during the sport's formative period in the United States.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in ME
Quick facts
- Location
- Cape Neddick, ME, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1919
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,257 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.1/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Most arrivals to Cape Neddick Country Club begin at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly ninety minutes south by car, though Portland International Jetport (PWM) offers a closer, quieter alternative just forty-five minutes down the coast. The drive north from Boston traces the New Hampshire seacoast before crossing into Maine, where Route 1 narrows and the roadside shifts from strip malls to salt marshes and weathered lobster shacks. As you approach Cape Neddick, the famous Nubble Light appears offshore, a postcard sentinel marking your arrival into this tucked-away corner of York County, where the club's understated entrance opens just inland from the rocky Atlantic edge.

FAQ
Common questions about Cape Neddick
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cape Neddick has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Cape Neddick was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Cape Neddick is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cape Neddick is 70.
Cape Neddick plays 6,257 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cape Neddick is 136.



