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Semi-private · 9 holes

Great Chebeague Golf Club

Historic island links on Casco Bay: a true coastal Maine hidden gem

Chebeague Island, ME

Chebeague Island, ME 04017

About this course

Great Chebeague Golf Club, founded in 1902, is a 9-hole coastal links course on Great Chebeague Island in Casco Bay, Maine. The course sits on exposed headland, offering views of the Atlantic and surrounding islands from most holes. It plays as a links-style course with firm, fast fairways, few trees, and coastal winds from Casco Bay. This par 33 course rewards course management. Access requires a 15-minute ferry ride from Cousins Island in Yarmouth, ME. The club is open to public play during the season.

Type

Links-Style

Region

New England

Holes

9

Par

33

Yardage

2,234

LooperScore

67.4

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Highlights

  • Accessible only by ferry — a true island golf adventure
  • Founded 1902 — one of the oldest clubs in Maine
  • Direct views of Casco Bay and Atlantic from every hole
  • True links conditions: coastal winds, firm fairways, minimal trees
  • Welcomes public play — rare for a private island club
  • Classic 9-hole layout that rewards feel and course management

Design & architects

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