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South Portland Municipal Course

South Portland Municipal Golf Course

South Portland, ME, USA
Seam
+4
9 holesPar 332,071 yds30.9/97

About this course

South Portland Municipal Golf Course is a public facility located in South Portland, Maine, designed by Larry Rowe. The course serves the local community and visiting golfers seeking an accessible option in the Greater Portland area. As a municipal layout, it provides straightforward golf in a region known for its coastal proximity and New England character, though the course itself sits inland from Casco Bay. The design reflects the practical approach typical of municipal courses from its era, offering a mix of holes that work with the natural terrain of southern Maine. The property features the rolling topography and tree-lined corridors common to the region, with fairways framed by native vegetation. The routing accommodates golfers of varying skill levels, making it a popular choice for both regular play and those learning the game. South Portland Municipal functions as an important recreational resource for the city, providing affordable golf in an area where private clubs and resort courses dominate much of the market. The course maintains a casual, welcoming atmosphere consistent with municipal golf operations throughout New England. Its location just across the Fore River from Portland proper makes it convenient for residents and visitors staying in Maine's largest city, offering a quick round without the formality or expense of more exclusive facilities in the region.

Quick facts

Location
South Portland, ME, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1931
Designer
Larry Rowe
Holes
9
Par
33
Length
2,071 yards
Difficulty
30.9/97

Getting there

The journey to South Portland Municipal Golf Course begins at Portland International Jetport (PWM), Maine's primary commercial hub, situated just fifteen minutes north of the course by car through the quiet residential neighborhoods and tree-lined streets of South Portland's coastal corridor. The final approach winds through the town's understated landscape, where the Atlantic's salt-tinged air becomes palpable as you near the course's elevated perch overlooking Casco Bay - a modest but genuine Maine setting that trades resort grandeur for the authentic charm of a well-maintained municipal links. Those arriving by private aircraft will find regional options at nearby facilities, though the straightforward drive from PWM remains the most direct path to this accessible yet genuinely welcoming course.

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Common questions about South Portland Municipal

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

South Portland Municipal was designed by Larry Rowe.

Yes. South Portland Municipal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at South Portland Municipal is 33.

South Portland Municipal plays 2,071 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at South Portland Municipal is 97.

South Portland Municipal is a 9-hole course.

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