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The Oaks Course

The Oaks Golf Links

Somersworth, NH, USA
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18 holesPar 716,825 yds73.6/137

About this course

The Oaks Golf Links in Somersworth occupies rolling terrain in New Hampshire's Seacoast region, designed by William Bradley Booth with input from PGA Tour player Brad Faxon. The course opened in the late 1990s as a daily-fee facility, bringing modern design sensibilities to an area with relatively few championship-length layouts. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of southern New Hampshire's landscape. The design emphasizes strategic variety rather than penal difficulty, with multiple tee options allowing players of different abilities to navigate the property. Faxon's involvement reflects in the attention given to green complexes and short-game areas, where subtle contours and thoughtful bunkering create interest around the scoring zones. The layout moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water features coming into play on several holes. The Oaks serves the greater Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine golf market, offering a full-length test in a region where public access to well-maintained courses remains valued. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports both daily play and organized events. Its location near Dover and Portsmouth makes it accessible to both local players and visitors exploring New Hampshire's coastal communities.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2527

Best in World

2299

Best in USA

18

Best in NH

Quick facts

Location
Somersworth, NH, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,825 yards
Difficulty
73.6/137
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to The Oaks Golf Links begins at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, roughly forty minutes north through the rolling terrain of southeastern New Hampshire. The drive traces Route 16 as it climbs gently away from the Merrimack Valley, passing through small mill towns and stretches of second-growth forest before reaching the quiet outskirts of Somersworth. Here, just shy of the Maine border and the Salmon Falls River, the landscape opens to reveal a links-style layout that feels unexpectedly remote despite its proximity to the Seacoast - a hidden gem tucked into New Hampshire's northeastern corner.

FAQ

Common questions about The Oaks

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

The Oaks has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.

The Oaks was designed by William Bradley Booth and Brad Faxon.

Yes. The Oaks is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at The Oaks is 71.

The Oaks plays 6,825 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Oaks is 137.

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