Samoset Golf Course Top 100 Review

Samoset Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course located in Rockport, Maine, with a storied history dating back to 1902 when it opened as a nine-hole layout. The course was redesigned as an 18-hole championship course in 1974 by architect Robert Elder, with subsequent improvements by Jeffrey Cornish in the early 1990s and Bradley Booth in 2000.

Set in seaside woods and gardens, the course features seven oceanside holes and 14 holes with spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Samoset is characterized by contoured greens, strategic bunkers, and a dramatic seawall. The finishing holes are notably challenging, with hole 18 recognized as one of New England's most difficult closing holes. Golf Digest named it the "Pebble Beach of the East" in 2023. The course is suitable for all skill levels while maintaining championship standards. Facilities include a clubhouse with golf range, practice green, short game facility with bunkers, pro shop, and restaurant. The course previously served as a qualifying event on the Nike Tour.