
Portland Course
Portland Country Club



About this course
Portland Country Club, a bastion of Maine golf since 1895, presents a compelling challenge that has tested generations of golfers in the Falmouth foreside. Carved through rolling, tree-lined terrain characteristic of southern Maine, the original Devereux Emmet design, refined significantly by Geoffrey Cornish in the mid-20th century, rewards strategic play and a deft touch around its subtly contoured greens. While not overly long by modern standards, the course favors players who can shape the ball and navigate its classic doglegs, making the most of the natural elevation changes and well-placed bunkers. The club’s storied history includes hosting the 1921 New England Amateur, a testament to its respected position in regional amateur golf. Its undulating fairways and closely mown approaches place a premium on precise iron play, as does the tricky and testing par 3s. While not a household name on the national stage, Portland Country Club enjoys an esteemed place among New England's classic courses. More than just a golf course, Portland Country Club is a social hub steeped in tradition. The club is known amongst the membership for its formal club dinners and galas throughout the season, events that are often multi-generational and inclusive. With a rich tradition of friendly competition and camaraderie, Portland Country Club remains a treasured landmark for Maine golfers.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in ME
Quick facts
- Location
- Falmouth, ME, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1921
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Tyler Rae
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,466 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/131
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Portland International Jetport, Maine's primary commercial gateway, lies just twenty minutes north of Portland Country Club, making arrival refreshingly uncomplicated for a club of this caliber. The drive south along Interstate 295 and then east into Falmouth traces the edge of Casco Bay, where glimpses of island-studded water appear between stands of white pine and birch. As the route narrows into the wooded enclave of Falmouth Foreside, the transition feels deliberate - a quiet retreat from the working waterfront into one of coastal New England's most discreet and enduring golf sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Portland
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Portland has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Portland was designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Tyler Rae.
Portland is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Portland is 70.
Portland plays 6,466 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Portland is 131.




