
Falmouth Course
Falmouth Country Club



About this course
Falmouth Country Club sits in Falmouth, Maine, a coastal community just north of Portland. The course was originally designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific Massachusetts-based architect who shaped dozens of New England layouts during the mid-twentieth century. Brian Silva, a respected course architect known for his restoration and renovation work throughout the Northeast, later contributed updates that refined the design while respecting Cornish's original routing. The property occupies rolling terrain typical of southern Maine, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add character without overwhelming playability. The layout moves through a mix of open and wooded corridors, and several holes offer glimpses of the surrounding landscape. Cornish's design philosophy emphasized strategic variety and accessibility, qualities that remain evident in the routing. Silva's involvement likely addressed modern agronomic standards and playing expectations while maintaining the course's traditional New England character. Falmouth Country Club serves as a private facility with a membership drawn largely from the greater Portland area. The club maintains the quiet, understated atmosphere common to many established New England country clubs, where golf is central but not exclusive to the member experience. The course provides a solid test for regular play without the severe demands of championship venues, balancing challenge with the pace and enjoyment that define daily club golf in the region.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in ME
Quick facts
- Location
- Falmouth, ME, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1988
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Geoffrey Cornish, Brian Silva
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,080 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Falmouth Country Club sits just north of Portland, Maine, making it readily accessible via Portland International Jetport (PWM), a 20-minute drive south through the rolling woodlands and coastal villages of Cumberland County. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby airstrips including Brunswick Executive Airport (BXB) offer a more discreet entry point into the region. The drive from Portland traces a gentle northeastward arc through quintessential New England terrain - past white church steeples, stone walls, and the first hints of the Maine coast - before arriving at the club's understated entrance, where the transition from highway to tree-lined drive signals your passage into one of New England's most respected private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Falmouth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Falmouth has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Falmouth was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Brian Silva.
Falmouth is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Falmouth is 72.
Falmouth plays 7,080 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Falmouth is 138.



