Old Marsh Country Club

Old Marsh Country Club occupies a distinctive coastal setting in Wells, Maine, where Brian Silva routed the course across salt marsh terrain characteristic of southern Maine's shoreline. The layout takes advantage of the property's natural topography, with holes playing through and around tidal marshlands that define the visual character and strategic demands of the design. Silva, known for his work on traditional New England courses, incorporated the marsh edges and native grasses into the playing corridors, creating a links-influenced aesthetic uncommon for the region. The routing moves between higher ground and marsh-adjacent fairways, requiring players to navigate both the wetland boundaries and the prevailing coastal winds. Several holes play directly alongside or across marsh areas, making accuracy and course management essential. The design emphasizes ground game options where the terrain allows, though the coastal environment and protected wetlands shape shot values differently than inland layouts. Old Marsh operates as a private club serving the Wells area and draws membership from both year-round residents and seasonal visitors to Maine's southern coast. The course reflects the growing trend in 1990s and 2000s golf architecture of working with environmentally sensitive coastal properties, balancing playability with preservation of the marsh ecosystem. The setting provides views across the wetlands toward the Atlantic, giving the course a distinct sense of place within Maine's golf landscape.