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Freeport Course

Freeport Country Club

Freeport, ME, USA
khickey1455
toddham
Seam
+4
9 holesPar 365,920 yds70/141

About this course

Freeport Country Club sits in the coastal town of Freeport, Maine, approximately fifteen miles north of Portland. The course occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of southern Maine's inland landscape, where mature pines and hardwoods frame fairways carved through gentle elevation changes. The routing takes advantage of natural contours without dramatic topographical features, offering a traditional New England parkland experience that emphasizes accuracy and course management over length. The club dates to the early twentieth century and reflects the modest scale typical of community courses established in Maine's smaller towns during that era. The layout presents a straightforward test of golf with tree-lined corridors, small to moderately sized greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful play. Water features appear sparingly, and the design relies primarily on natural hazards and green complexes to challenge players. The course serves both members and visiting golfers exploring Maine's mid-coast region. Freeport itself is known for its retail village centered around L.L. Bean's flagship store, and the country club provides a quieter counterpoint to the town's commercial activity. The club maintains a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere consistent with Maine's golf culture, where the emphasis remains on accessible play and community connection rather than exclusivity. The course offers a representative example of the unpretentious, well-maintained layouts that anchor golf in New England's smaller towns.

Quick facts

Location
Freeport, ME, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1965
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
5,920 yards
Difficulty
70/141

Getting there

The journey to Freeport Country Club begins at Portland International Jetport, a compact and efficient gateway just twenty minutes south along Interstate 295. The drive north traces Maine's coastal corridor, passing through brief stretches of commercial sprawl before the road opens into stands of white pine and glimpses of tidal inlets. Exit 20 delivers you into Freeport proper, where the transition from outlet village bustle to the club's serene, wooded enclave feels remarkably swift - a quiet turn onto Old County Road revealing the understated elegance of one of Maine's oldest and most enduring golf sanctuaries.

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Yes. Freeport is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Freeport is 36.

Freeport plays 5,920 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Freeport is 141.

Freeport is a 9-hole course.

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