Sugarloaf Golf Club

Golfers in the state of Maine are fortunate to have two resorts that are part of the Boyne Resorts cache, Sugarloaf being one and Sunday River the other.

Boyne Resorts is a collection of mountain and lakeside resorts, ski areas, and attractions spanning from British Columbia to Maine. The company owns and operates 11 properties and an outdoor lifestyle equipment/apparel retail division with stores in cities throughout Michigan. An industry leader in multiple U.S. regions, operations include snow sports and year-round mountain recreation, golf, an indoor waterpark, spas, food and beverage, lodging and real estate development.

Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, Maine is the state’s premier golf destination; the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design provides golfers with stunning panoramic mountain views and an unforgettable experience from first tee to final putt.

Panoramic views here are a plenty, and one that you are not likely to forget, such as the view from the 11th tee box, the hole appropriately named “Precipice”. The par-three is Sugarloaf’s most famous hole and one of the most photographed in New England. Dropping more than 120 feet, the hole plays nearly two clubs downhill to a green guarded by bunkers back and right of the green and the Carrabassett River short and left. A par is a great score.

The 11th is the “Signature Hole” and the second in a run of five holes, 10 to 15, known as the “String of Pearls.” The collection of holes offers up everything and anything that anyone could want, from risk-reward, intimidating bunkers, flirting with the Carrabassett River, and spectacular views of the Bigelow Mountain Range.

Closing out the String, is the 15th hole, “Cobbled Stone”. Providing a unique challenge, similar to Augusta’s 12th hole, wind will often swirl, causing indecision on club choice. A successful approach over the Carrabassett River will provide a great chance at par on this receptive green.

Sugarloaf Golf Club is a must play and many would agree as accolades have been pouring in year after year. Playing here is no walk in the park, but five sets of tees allow you to choose the right one’s course ratings and slope, range from Black 75.2/150 to Green 72.6/135.

Sugarloaf was selected as the Best Course in Maine in 2017 and 2018 by Golfweek Magazine and was chosen three times among the 100 Greatest Public Courses in America by Golf Digest.

A round would be complete without a visit to Strokes Bar & Grill for a made-to-order breakfast before you play, or pick something up to take with you to the tee. Finish your day with a quiet cocktail on the patio while soaking in the panoramic mountain views.

Just about any style of accommodations that anyone could want are available at Sugarloaf, from hotel, to condos to homes.

Stay and play packages are available at www.Sugarloaf.com.

By, JOHN TORSIELLO