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Merriland Farm Par 3 Course

Merriland Farm Par 3 Golf Course

Wells, ME, USA
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9 holesPar 27841 yds27.9/89

About this course

Merriland Farm Par 3 occupies a compact site in Wells, a coastal town in southern Maine known for its beaches and summer tourism. The course was designed by James Morrison and serves as a straightforward par-3 layout suitable for beginners, families, and golfers looking to practice their short game without the time commitment of a regulation course. The property reflects the modest, accessible character common to many New England par-3 facilities that emerged in the mid-to-late twentieth century to accommodate recreational golfers and vacationers. The routing features nine holes ranging from short pitch shots to longer iron approaches, with relatively flat terrain typical of Maine's coastal plain. The setting includes open fairways and simple green complexes that emphasize playability over strategic complexity. Mature trees frame several holes, and the overall atmosphere reflects the rural, agricultural heritage suggested by the "farm" name, though the course itself is designed primarily for golf rather than preserving working farmland. Merriland Farm functions as a community amenity and tourist destination in Wells, drawing seasonal visitors to the southern Maine coast as well as local players. The facility offers a relaxed environment for learning the game or warming up before rounds at nearby regulation courses. Its unpretentious design and maintenance reflect the practical needs of a short course serving a regional market rather than championship ambitions.

Quick facts

Location
Wells, ME, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Holes
9
Par
27
Length
841 yards
Difficulty
27.9/89

Getting there

Most visitors to Merriland Farm Par 3 Golf Course arrive via Portland International Jetport, roughly forty minutes north along Route 1, though Boston's Logan International - ninety minutes south - serves as the gateway for many traveling from farther afield. The drive up the Maine coast is quintessentially New England: salt marshes give way to tidal inlets, lobster shacks dot the roadside, and the pace slows perceptibly as you cross into Wells. Merriland Farm itself sits just inland from the shore, a modest, family-run layout tucked among working farmland and summer cottages - the kind of place you might pass twice before spotting the hand-painted sign pointing you down the gravel drive.

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Common questions about Merriland Farm Par 3

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

Merriland Farm Par 3 was designed by James Morrison.

Yes. Merriland Farm Par 3 is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Merriland Farm Par 3 is 27.

Merriland Farm Par 3 plays 841 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Merriland Farm Par 3 is 89.

Merriland Farm Par 3 is a 9-hole course.

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