Private

Purpoodock Course

Purpoodock Club

Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA
Secret Golfer
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ScottyJ
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Adam Berg
+8
18 holesPar 716,401 yds77/135

About this course

Purpoodock Club occupies a coastal setting in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where the course takes advantage of the rocky New England shoreline and rolling terrain characteristic of the region. The design work reflects the contributions of Geoffrey Cornish, a prolific architect who shaped numerous courses throughout New England during the mid-to-late twentieth century, and Larry Rowe, who collaborated on various projects in the Northeast. The routing incorporates the natural topography of the Cape Elizabeth peninsula, with holes that move through a landscape of ledge outcroppings, native grasses, and mature trees. The course presents the strategic challenges typical of traditional New England layouts, where players navigate elevation changes, prevailing coastal winds, and firm playing surfaces. Several holes offer views of Casco Bay and the surrounding coastline, situating the golf experience within the broader maritime character of southern Maine. The design emphasizes thoughtful shot placement over length, rewarding local knowledge of how the wind and ground contours influence play. Purpoodock Club functions as a private facility serving the Cape Elizabeth and greater Portland area. The club maintains the understated character common to established New England golf clubs, where the focus remains on the golf course and member experience rather than elaborate amenities. The setting provides a retreat from nearby urban areas while preserving the natural features that define coastal Maine golf.

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.

1623

Best in World

1436

Best in USA

12

Best in ME

Quick facts

Location
Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1922
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,401 yards
Difficulty
77/135
Course Vaults score
7.7

Getting there

The journey to Purpoodock Club begins at Portland International Jetport (PWM), a compact and efficient gateway just fifteen minutes south along the rocky Maine coast. The drive traces the edge of Casco Bay through South Portland before crossing into Cape Elizabeth, where suburban sprawl gives way to salt-weathered cottages and glimpses of open Atlantic. A final turn down Shore Road reveals the club's understated entrance, perched on a dramatic promontory where lighthouse views and crashing surf announce your arrival at one of New England's most beautifully sited seaside courses.

FAQ

Common questions about Purpoodock

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Purpoodock has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Purpoodock was designed by Larry Rowe and Geoffrey Cornish.

Purpoodock is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Purpoodock is 71.

Purpoodock plays 6,401 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Purpoodock is 135.

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