
Panorama Course
Balsams Grand Resort
About this course
The Panorama Course at the Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch represents one of Donald Ross's northern New England designs, situated in the remote White Mountains region near the Canadian border. The course occupies dramatic terrain in this high-elevation setting, where the surrounding peaks and forested landscape create a distinctive mountain golf environment. Ross's routing works with the natural topography characteristic of this area, incorporating elevation changes and mountain views into the playing experience. The Balsams itself operated as a grand resort hotel for over a century, serving as a destination for visitors seeking mountain recreation in northern New Hampshire. The property gained some national attention as the site of midnight voting in presidential elections, a tradition in this small community. The golf course functioned as part of the resort's amenities during its operational years, offering a Ross design in a location far removed from the architect's better-known coastal work. The resort closed in 2011, and the property has since changed hands with various redevelopment proposals discussed over the years. The course's future has remained uncertain through this period, though the site retains its striking natural setting. For those familiar with Ross's portfolio, Panorama represents his work adapted to mountain terrain rather than the rolling or links-style landscapes more commonly associated with his designs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dixville Notch, NH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1912
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,804 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/127
FAQ
Common questions about Panorama at Balsams Grand Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Panorama was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Panorama at Balsams Grand Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Panorama is 72.
Panorama plays 6,804 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Panorama is 127.
Panorama is a 18-hole course.




