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Frye Island Course

Frye Island Golf Course

Frye Island, ME, USA
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9 holesPar 363,155 yds36.1/125

About this course

Frye Island Golf Course occupies a unique setting on Frye Island in Sebago Lake, Maine's second-largest lake. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific New England architect whose career spanned much of the twentieth century and included hundreds of layouts across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Cornish was known for working thoughtfully within natural terrain and budget constraints, creating playable courses that respected their landscapes rather than overwhelming them. The nine-hole layout reflects both its island location and the practical realities of its seasonal community setting. The routing works through rolling, wooded terrain typical of inland Maine, with elevation changes that provide variety and strategic interest within a compact footprint. Fairways are framed by native pines and hardwoods, and the design emphasizes position and course management over length. The island's isolation creates a distinctive atmosphere—quiet, removed from mainland activity, and integrated into a small seasonal residential community. Frye Island operates as a private club serving island residents and their guests during the warmer months. The course functions as a recreational amenity within the broader island community rather than as a destination facility. Its character is informal and understated, shaped by its geography and the practical limitations of maintaining a golf course accessible only by water. For those who play it, the experience is defined as much by the journey to reach it as by the golf itself.

Quick facts

Location
Frye Island, ME, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1972
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,155 yards
Difficulty
36.1/125

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Common questions about Frye Island

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Frye Island was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.

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

Par at Frye Island is 36.

Frye Island plays 3,155 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Frye Island is 125.

Frye Island is a 9-hole course.

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