Samoset Golf Course — Local services in Rockport

If you are an avid golfer, this is not the place for you. Bunkers aren’t edged, greens are incredibly hard in some spots and soft on the other side of the green, divot marks are present everywhere on greens, tee boxes are nice on certain holes and terrible on others. Not all the grass is fully grown on the greens which is disappointing considering the time of year. The front nine clearly looks like it was crammed in to make an 18 hole course as there are shared greens and balls flying from every direction as the centres of each fairways are 40 yards apart. For the price of 135$ a round for on property fee and 185$ for non property, you’re basically playing a touristy type golf course with no real up keep or professionalism. This review may be due to the fact that we play at a championship golf course and our standards may be high but our green fee is less than it is here so there should be no excuse to make the little details matter. Other than that, the views were spectacular, as advertised, the back 9 was more enjoyable as it seemed like a real golf course and not a mini golf course that was put on the side of...

With relatives in the area, I've been coming to midcoast Maine for almost 10 years. This month was the best condition I've seen the course. The new super has done a fantastic job. The course has poor drainage on the back 9 and I have plugged shots on 10 and 12 before. Last weekend (Aug 16), the greens were firm and fast as you would expect from an elite resort course like Sand Valley or Kiawah, with firm fairways. Yes, the rough was baked out a bit due to the drought, but an irrigation project is coming (and hopefully drainage work such as replacing infill drain pipes and perhaps replacing Maine clay soil with sandy loam in places). Views are always 10/10. I just wish they could have routed it by the ocean for 18. Layout is solid but there are only a few really good holes architecturally. I played Samo every year from 2018-2023. Holds a place in my heart but due to the price and poor drainage, I skipped it in 2024. Glad we made it...

Not sure how the reviews are so low. Overall this is an amazing course, with stunning views. It’s extremely expensive (nearly $200 for a off property 9 holes with club rental), but if you’re an out of towner like me wanting to experience Maine at its best, this is it.

I’m a high handicapper as well and although the holes are tricky, there are options on most holes to play it safe....