
Nonesuch River Course
Nonesuch River Golf Club


About this course
Nonesuch River Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Scarborough, Maine, a coastal town south of Portland along the state's southern shoreline. The course takes its name from the Nonesuch River, which flows through the property and influences several holes in the routing. Thomas Walker designed the layout to work with the natural contours and water features of the site, creating a course that reflects the character of southern Maine golf—a blend of wooded corridors, elevation changes, and wetland margins that require thoughtful navigation. The routing moves through varied topography, with holes playing across and alongside the river valley. Several holes incorporate the river directly into play, while others use the surrounding wetlands and streams as strategic hazards. The property's tree cover—primarily native hardwoods and pines—frames fairways and defines playing corridors, though openings provide views across the landscape. Elevation shifts throughout the round add dimension to club selection and shot-making. Nonesuch River serves as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public access. The club functions as a community golf resource in the greater Portland area, providing a walkable layout that appeals to regular players seeking variety in terrain and strategic interest. The course fits within Maine's tradition of accessible, naturally-routed golf that emphasizes playability across different skill levels while maintaining challenge through its use of land and water features.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in ME
Quick facts
- Location
- Scarborough, ME, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Thomas Walker
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,324 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.2/121
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
The journey to Nonesuch River Golf Club begins at Portland International Jetport, a compact and efficient gateway just fifteen minutes south along the coastal corridor. The drive traces the edge of Scarborough Marsh and the tidal reaches of the Nonesuch River itself, where salt air mingles with stands of white pine and the landscape shifts from suburban sprawl to wetland quiet. This is Maine's southern coast at its most understated - no dramatic cliffs or resort fanfare, just the gentle transition from jetport to a discreet club tucked into the river's wooded bend, where golf unfolds in near-total seclusion despite its proximity to Portland's reach.

FAQ
Common questions about Nonesuch River
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Nonesuch River has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Nonesuch River was designed by Thomas Walker.
Yes. Nonesuch River is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Nonesuch River is 70.
Nonesuch River plays 6,324 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Nonesuch River is 121.



