Lake Morey Inn Resort

Lake Morey sits along the western shore of its namesake lake in Vermont's Upper Valley, a region of rolling farmland and wooded hills between the Green Mountains and the Connecticut River. George Salling designed the course in the early 1960s as part of the Lake Morey Inn Resort, creating a layout that works with the natural terrain of glacial moraines and lake frontage. The course serves as a centerpiece of the resort property, which has operated as a year-round destination since the early twentieth century. The routing makes use of elevation changes and lake views across its front nine, which plays closer to the water, while the back nine moves inland through more wooded and rolling terrain. Several holes offer glimpses of Lake Morey itself, and the property's mature trees frame many fairways. The design reflects the straightforward, accessible approach common to resort courses of its era, with generous landing areas and greens that accommodate a range of skill levels. Lake Morey functions primarily as a resort amenity, welcoming both guests of the inn and daily-fee players from the surrounding region. The course benefits from its setting in a relatively quiet corner of Vermont, away from major population centers but accessible to visitors exploring the Upper Valley or traveling between New England destinations. It represents a typical example of mid-century resort golf in northern New England, where the emphasis falls on playability and scenic setting rather than championship challenge.