
York Course
York Golf & Tennis Club



About this course
York Golf & Tennis Club occupies a coastal setting in southern Maine, designed by Donald Ross and opened in the 1920s. The course sits on rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacially shaped landscape, with elevation changes that provide natural movement through the routing. Ross's design work in New England during this period typically emphasized strategic bunkering, green contours that reward proper approach angles, and routing that follows the land's natural flow rather than imposing dramatic alterations. The layout moves across varied topography with views toward the Atlantic coastline, though the course itself is set slightly inland from the immediate shore. Ross's design principles are evident in the green complexes, which feature subtle breaks and crowned surfaces that demand thoughtful iron play. The bunkering style reflects his era, with hazards positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches while offering recovery options for skilled players. York Golf & Tennis Club functions as a traditional private club serving the southern Maine coastal community. The club combines golf with tennis facilities, reflecting the multi-sport country club model common to establishments of its founding era. The course has undergone periodic maintenance and restoration work over the decades to preserve Ross's design intent while adapting to modern agronomic standards and playing expectations. It remains a representative example of Ross's work in the New England region, where he completed dozens of courses during his prolific career based out of nearby Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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
- York, ME, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1923
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,343 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to York Golf & Tennis Club begins at Portland International Jetport (PWM), roughly forty minutes north along the Maine coast, or alternatively through Boston Logan (BOS) for those with broader connection options. From either hub, the drive traces the I-95 corridor before peeling eastward toward the Atlantic, where the landscape shifts from interstate commerce to the quieter rhythms of coastal Maine - salt marshes, weathered pines, and glimpses of rocky shoreline announcing your approach. The final miles wind through York's village center, a landscape of colonial charm and maritime heritage, before arriving at the club's grounds overlooking the York River estuary. This is arrival as homecoming: not remote, but deliberately removed from the noise of the Northeast Corridor, situated where New England's golfing tradition meets the unhurried pace of the Maine coast.

FAQ
Common questions about York
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
York has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
York was designed by Donald Ross.
York is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at York is 70.
York plays 6,343 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at York is 129.



