Super Sand traps, and Great Golf,
at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, Maine: Old Orchard Beach has more sand than meets the eye. Golfers will find that Old Orchard Beach has over a dozen 18-hole golf courses within 30 minutes of the famous Pier and seven-mile stretch of sandy beach. For over a century, vacationers have come to the Beach for their Maine family vacation. Today’s travelers are looking for more than just a day at the beach to fulfill their week of vacation, they want a day exploring the sand traps at the links. Or are they trying to avoid hitting those sand traps?

Old Orchard Beach has just the right mix of diversion, from amusement parks and seafaring adventures, to a round of golf at a nearby Golf Course.

Old Orchard Beach most prestigious course is Dunegrass, located just one mile from the Pier. Designed by world-renowned golf architect Dan Maples, this course has received rave reviews ever since it opened in 1998. This 6,500 yard, par 71 course offers bent grass from tee to green. Carved out of over 300 acres of woodlands, Dunegrass is both picturesque and challenging. Dunegrass is under new ownership for 2009, The Pugliares family has promised to provide visitors and locals alike with a top quality golf experience and top service at the expansive Club House, all at affordable fees.

The Biddeford/Saco Country Club, just 3 miles from the Pier, sports 18 tree-lined holes. This classic, scenic golf course plays 6,300 yards long.

Old Orchard Beach Executive Director James Harmon notes, "We offer families and golfers alike the perfect vacation. With our beautiful seven-mile beach and so many fine golf courses so close, you can have a relaxing oceanfront vacation and great golf too. We also offer exceptional value to golf groups who visit Old Orchard Beach for Spring or Fall Golf Getaways."

For little golf tigers, the Old Orchard Beach area is host to plenty of miniature golf facilities for a fun affordable activity. A family favorite is Pirates Cove Adventure Golf which features 36 holes of championship mini golf within walking distance of the beach.

For tee times to Dunegrass, call 207-934-4513 or reserve online at www.dunegrass.com. For the Biddeford/Saco Country Club, call 207-282-5883. Other 18-hole courses within minutes of Old Orchard Beach for public play include: Willowdale Golf Club - Scarborough 883-9351, None Such River - Scarborough 883-0007, Sable Oaks - South Portland 775-6257, Riverside - Portland 797-3524, Gorham Country Club 839-3490, Cape Arundel Golf Course - Kennebunkport 967-3494, Dutch Elm Golf Course - Arundel 282-9850, Webhannet Golf Club - Kennebunk 967-3951, Sanford County Club 324-5462, and Val Halla Golf Course - Cumberland 829-2225.

For information on a golf vacation at Old Orchard Beach, contact the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at 207-934-2500, or visit www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com.!

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