Biddeford-Saco
Saco

The Biddeford-Saco Country Club is really two distinct courses with the original nine being designed by the venerable Donald Ross back in the 1920's (for a whopping $15,500!) and the back by the team of Cornish and Silva in the 1980's. The two nines complement each other with the front being fairly wide open off the tee but devilishly difficult around the subtle Ross greens and the back much tighter and more modern feeling. As recently as 1995, Golf Digest named Biddeford-Saco one of Maine's Top 10 courses open to the public.

Several holes stand out as being exceptional. The photo above depicts the 9th green and clubhouse. Although it appears benign in the photo, this par 4 measures a stern 438 from the tips and often plays directly into wind. After making the turn the first shot you will face is a steep downhill par three fronted by water and then it's on the the 11th, another bruising par 4 (460 from the back tee!) that will not only test your length but has rather severe green that has produced many a three putt.

Not a long course by modern standards, this course will force you to hit every club in your bag and requires soft touch around the greens. As you sit on the deck after your round you will wonder how this course, at under 6000 yards, did not surrender a better score. Then, you will make plans to try again.

Contact Information

Biddeford-Saco
Saco
207 282-5883

Web Site: www.biddefordsacocountryclub.com