North Haven at North Haven Golf Club

North Haven Golf Club occupies a scenic setting on North Haven Island, one of the Fox Islands in Maine's Penobscot Bay. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles, a prominent New England architect of the early twentieth century who created numerous layouts throughout the region during the 1920s and 1930s. Stiles was known for working sensitively with natural terrain and for designs that suited the recreational needs of summer resort communities, making him a natural choice for this island location.

The course reflects the classic character of modest New England seaside golf, with a routing that works across rolling terrain and incorporates views of the surrounding bay and island landscape. The layout is relatively compact, typical of courses designed for seasonal play in resort settings where land constraints and natural topography guide the design. Stiles's work here emphasizes strategic variety within a walkable framework, with holes that take advantage of elevation changes and coastal breezes.

North Haven Golf Club serves a small, primarily seasonal membership tied to the island's summer community. The club maintains a low-key, traditional atmosphere consistent with the understated character of many Maine island institutions. Access to North Haven Island itself requires ferry service from the mainland, which contributes to the course's quiet, insular setting. The club functions as a social and recreational hub for island residents and visitors during the summer months, preserving a style of golf that has changed little over the decades.