Golf Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, Maine: The Old Orchard Beach area is home to over a dozen 18-hole golf courses within 30 minutes of the famous Pier. For 125 years the Beach has been known as the Number One family vacation destination in Maine. Its 7-mile beach, beachfront amusement park, and numerous family fun activities have been delighting guests for generations. Today, golfers can slip out to one of the many fine area courses, to round out their vacation with a day at the links.

The area's most prestigious course today 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.

Sunset Ridge and Westerly Winds Sport Park is an exciting getaway for the entire family. There is a 18-hole golf course, plus driving range and putting greens for Mom and Dad. For the kids, the Sports Park offers miniature golf, batting cages, swimming pool, tennis, basketball plus other family amusements. Sunset Ridge can be reached at 207-854-9463 or www.westerlywinds.com.

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. For tee times to the Biddeford/Saco Country Club call 207-282-5883.

Executive Director James Harmon notes, "With all our beachfront lodging and so many fine golf courses so close, we offer families and golfers alike the perfect vacation. Plus golf groups are discovering a Spring or Fall Golf Getaway to the beach is very affordable." Other 18-hole courses within minutes of Old Orchard Beach and available 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.

Old Orchard Beach's recipe for the perfect getaway vacation: big beach, amusement parks, great shopping and dining and… an area golf course for every day of the week!

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