Sunday River Golf Club

Sunday River Golf Club in Newry, Maine is a spectacular Boyne Golf property in a classic New England setting.

A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design, the course is perched on a sloping hillside, overlooking the Sunday River Valley with the Mahoosuc Mountain Range towering above, offering panoramic views that stretch all the way to “Old Spec”, Maine’s third highest peak. Tree lined fairways offer dramatic elevation changes with the natural topography striking the perfect balance between challenge and playability.

The par-threes, several of them playing from dramatically elevated tees, as well as the par-fives, are strengths of Sunday River. The 499-yard par-five first hole sets a stunning tone for the remainder of the round. The fairway runs downhill to the green and the putting surface can be reached in two shots, providing you play your ball down the right side and avoid two bunkers on either side of the green.

The 425-yard-par four fifth plays shorter than its length because it’s all downhill, and the ninth, a 339-yarder, is a great example of a superb, short par-four. The tee shot and approach must carry waste areas.

The 17th, par-four, top handicap hole is just a beast from whichever tee box you are playing. Finding the fairway off the tee of this demanding hole is critical for success. Bunkers guard the right and left side of the landing area. Carrying the fairway bunker along right side will allow the best angle of approach from the right center of the fairway to a dramatically elevated green.

For the most part here, the fairways are generous, greens are spacious, there are only a few blind shots and, of course, uneven lies. The key to scoring is your shot into the green. Pick the right tees for you and you will be fine.

Sunday River has received numerous accolades from golf publications, including Golf Digest’s Number One Course in Maine, and list among its Top 10 Upscale Public Courses.

The resort has over 700 condominiums, ranging from studio condos to three-bedroom townhomes, all with access to indoor and outdoor pools and saunas. Sunday River offers attractive stay and play package at the property’s Jordan Hotel, which is just two miles from the golf course.

For more information on Sunday River check out the website www.SundayRiver.com