
Prospect Hill Course
Prospect Hill Golf Course

About this course
Prospect Hill Golf Course sits in Auburn, Maine, in the rolling terrain of the western part of the state. The course occupies a landscape typical of central New England, with mixed woodland, seasonal water features, and moderate elevation changes that create natural variety across the routing. Like many regional courses in Maine, it serves the local golfing community and visitors to the area, offering a mix of hole lengths and strategic challenges suited to players of different abilities. The design reflects the character of mid-20th-century American golf development, when courses were built to integrate with existing topography rather than heavily reshape it. Prospect Hill's layout takes advantage of the site's natural contours, with holes that wind through tree-lined corridors and across open areas where the terrain becomes more prominent. Water hazards and bunkering are positioned to reward accurate shot-making without overwhelming the course with artificial difficulty. The club maintains a straightforward, welcoming membership culture typical of New England public and semi-private courses. The setting emphasizes playability and the natural beauty of Maine's landscape—woodland views, seasonal changes, and the quieter character of the region away from coastal resort areas. Prospect Hill serves as a reliable venue for local tournaments and league play, and the course remains a fixture in Auburn's recreational golf landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Auburn, ME, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1957
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,641 yards
- Difficulty
- 66.5/112
Getting there
Prospect Hill Golf Course is most readily accessed via Portland International Jetport (PWM), situated roughly forty minutes south of Auburn, Maine, a straightforward drive north through the rolling pine forests and modest towns that define inland New England. For those seeking a more direct arrival, regional options including Augusta State Airport (AUG) lie even closer, though PWM remains the primary hub for national connections. The final stretch into Auburn unfolds along quiet state routes that gradually transition from suburban Portland into the rural character of Androscoggin County, where the course sits as a understated gem amid the region's working forests and small-town fabric. The approach to Prospect Hill carries the authentic, unpretentious character of Maine golf - no grand gates or manicured approaches, but rather a genuine welcome into one of New England's most respected inland layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Prospect Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Prospect Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Prospect Hill is 71.
Prospect Hill plays 5,641 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Prospect Hill is 112.
Prospect Hill is a 18-hole course.



