
Wilson Lake Course
Wilson Lake Country Club
About this course
Wilson Lake Country Club occupies a scenic setting in Wilton, a small town in the foothills of western Maine. Designed by Wayne Stiles and opened in the late 1920s, the course reflects the architect's characteristic approach to New England golf: routing that works with natural terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthmoving, strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful play, and greens that require careful approach work. Stiles, a prolific designer in the region during the Golden Age, created numerous courses across New England that emphasized playability for club members while maintaining architectural interest. The layout at Wilson Lake takes advantage of rolling terrain and mature tree cover typical of inland Maine. The course presents a traditional parkland character with tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add variety to shot-making. Greens tend toward modest size and feature subtle contours that demand accurate iron play. The design philosophy favors strategic positioning off the tee over pure length, rewarding golfers who think their way around the course rather than simply overpowering it. Wilson Lake Country Club serves as a community hub in this rural part of Maine, maintaining the traditions of a classic small-town country club. The course provides a straightforward test of golf in a quiet, natural setting, preserving the unpretentious character that defines many of Stiles's regional designs from the era.
Quick facts
- Location
- Wilton, ME, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1932
- Designer
- Wayne Stiles
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,162 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.1/129
Getting there
Wilson Lake Country Club sits in the quiet heart of western Maine, most readily accessed via Portland International Jetport (PWM), roughly ninety minutes south by car through a landscape that shifts from coastal Maine into forested inland terrain. The drive north from Portland traces Route 2 through the rolling woodlands of Oxford County, a journey that gradually peels away the bustle of the coast and replaces it with the serene geography of Maine's lake country. As you approach Wilton, the landscape opens into the characteristic beauty of the region - pine forests punctuated by pristine water views - before the club's entrance emerges along the shores of its namesake lake, a fitting culmination to a drive that feels like a gentle retreat into New England's quieter soul.

FAQ
Common questions about Wilson Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wilson Lake was designed by Wayne Stiles.
Yes. Wilson Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wilson Lake is 35.
Wilson Lake plays 3,162 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wilson Lake is 129.
Wilson Lake is a 9-hole course.



