
Purpoodock Course
Purpoodock Club




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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in ME
Quick facts
- Location
- Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Larry Rowe, Geoffrey Cornish
- 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.



