Samoset Resort at Samoset Resort Golf Club

Samoset Resort Golf Club occupies a distinctive stretch of Maine coastline in Rockport, where the course runs along Penobscot Bay with views across the water toward the Camden Hills. The layout was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Bob Elder and opened in 1974, part of the resort property that has served visitors to the midcoast region for generations. The routing takes advantage of the natural oceanfront terrain, with several holes playing directly beside the rocky shoreline while others move inland through rolling, wooded ground typical of coastal Maine.

The course measures just under 6,500 yards from the back tees and features a mix of open seaside holes and more protected inland stretches. The signature stretch runs along the bay, where golfers encounter both the visual drama of the water and the practical challenge of wind off Penobscot Bay. The rocky coast and mature trees frame many holes, and the elevation changes throughout the property add variety to what might otherwise be a relatively straightforward resort layout. Cornish, a prolific New England architect, brought his characteristic attention to playability and site sensitivity to the design.

As a resort course, Samoset serves both guests and members with a layout that accommodates a range of skill levels while offering enough challenge and scenic interest to reward repeat play. The combination of oceanfront golf and the broader midcoast Maine setting makes it a recognizable destination for golfers visiting the Rockland-Camden area.