Overview
Sunday River Golf Club is the summer and fall golf course of the Sunday River resort in Newry, Maine. Robert Trent Jones Jr. carved the 18-hole course into the mountains of western Maine, and the club bills the scenery as hard to beat anywhere in New England.
This is a serious test from the back. The Black tees stretch to 7,051 yards with a course rating of 75.3 and a slope of 151. Most visitors will be happier on the Blue tees (6,447 yards, slope 139) or the White tees (5,741 yards, slope 128), and the Green tees at 4,906 yards make it manageable for newer players. All four sets play to par 72.
The club publishes its maintenance numbers too: greens run at around 10 feet on the stimpmeter, with fairways cut to half an inch and greens to an eighth of an inch. There is a practice range, and the Pro Shop in the Clubhouse stocks logowear and golf gear.
The Clubhouse restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with views over the course and the mountains. The menu leans on Maine produce, from lobster rolls and lobster BLTs to chowder and burgers made with Pineland Farms beef, and there is a happy hour on Monday to Wednesday evenings from 4 to 8PM.
Tees & scorecard
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,051 | 72 | 75.3 | 151 |
| Blue | 6,447 | 72 | 72.3 | 139 |
| White | 5,741 | 72 | 69.2 | 128 |
| Green | 4,906 | 72 | 65.0 | 120 |
Par 72 from all four tees, as published by the club.
Source: official scorecard
Facilities
Good to know
Open to the public. Anyone can book a tee time, and the Clubhouse restaurant is open to golfers and non-golfers alike during the spring, summer and fall.
Book online or call (877) 346-0451. A confirmed tee time unlocks a discount code for lodging at the resort's Grand Summit or Jordan hotels. 2027 tee times are listed as coming soon. Official page ↗
This is a summer and fall course in the western Maine mountains. As of late October the Clubhouse is closed for the season and the club is taking 2027 bookings soon.
18 Championship Drive, Newry, Maine, at the Sunday River resort. The Bethel Resort course is about 13 km away.
History & highlights
The course is cut into the western Maine mountains, and the Clubhouse looks out over the golf course and the Mahoosuc Mountains.
Every paid tee time on a Tuesday gives $1 to the Boyne Forever Foundation, with nothing extra to do.
Packages combine lodging at the Grand Summit or Jordan hotels with 18 holes and a cart, and resort guests also get discounted golf at sister course Sugarloaf Golf Club and partner Belgrade Lakes Golf Club.
Tips for first-timers
- Choose your tee honestly: the Black tees carry a 151 slope, so most players will enjoy the Blue or White tees more.
- Maine residents save on green fees on Wednesdays and New Hampshire residents on Tuesdays; bring your state ID to the pro shop.
- Winter season passholders get a green fee discount every day.
- Book your tee time first, then use the code in your confirmation email to get the lodging discount.
- The Clubhouse is cashless, so bring a card.
Map & location
The club is at 18 Championship Drive in Newry, Maine, part of the Sunday River resort. The Bethel Resort & Suites golf course is about 13 km away.
FAQ
Is Sunday River Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. It is a public resort course, and the Clubhouse restaurant is open to everyone in season.
Who designed Sunday River Golf Club?
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
How long is the course and what is the slope?
From the Black tees it is 7,051 yards, rated 75.3 with a slope of 151. The Green tees are 4,906 yards with a slope of 120. Par is 72.
Are there discounts on green fees?
Yes: Maine residents on Wednesdays, New Hampshire residents on Tuesdays, and winter season passholders every day. Stay & play packages also bundle golf with lodging.
When is the course open?
It is a summer and fall course. In late October 2026 the Clubhouse was closed for the season and 2027 tee times were coming soon.
Can I eat at the Clubhouse if I am not playing?
Yes. The Clubhouse is open to everyone in spring, summer and fall for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sources
- Official website
- The Clubhouse
- Stay & play golf packages
- Boyne Forever Foundation
- Location: OpenStreetMap
Facts checked 23 October 2026. We only list details we could confirm on the sources above; anything else is left out.