Original at Pease Golf Course

Pease Golf Course occupies land on the former Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a site that transitioned from military use to civilian development in the 1990s. Designed by Al Zikorus and opened in 1991 while the base was still active, the course was built on relatively flat terrain characteristic of the New Hampshire seacoast region. The layout reflects the practical constraints and opportunities of repurposing military property, with open fairways and straightforward routing across the former airfield grounds.

The course plays as a municipal facility serving the Portsmouth area and broader Seacoast region. Its flat topography makes for accessible walking, though the lack of significant elevation change means strategic interest comes primarily from bunkering, water hazards, and green complexes rather than dramatic land movement. The setting retains some of the openness of its military origins, with views extending across the property and occasional reminders of the base infrastructure that once surrounded it.

Pease functions as an affordable public option in a region where coastal New Hampshire golf can be limited and expensive. The course sees steady play from locals and visitors exploring the Portsmouth area, offering a straightforward test without the severe challenges or design flourishes found at more celebrated layouts. Its role in the community is primarily recreational, providing accessible golf on land that might otherwise have remained undeveloped after the base closure.