Probably best ever golf course I have played including many courses in Canada and United States. The views are just gorgious!The course was in a very good shapeand greens were fast, around 10.
Played this course sat. Sept. 6 2014. I'll start by saying this is a very nice course with great views but that's about the only thing positive. Many fairways in really bad shape still, tee'd off over an hour after our scheduled tee time (which starter assured us was a normal occurrence.) Place charges $129 a head and can't afford enough carts for everyone as we waited over 45 minutes before they could clear two up for our group, also no ranger on the course to try to speed up the incredibly slow pace of play. Top that off with the fact we were told we couldn't buy booze after the 9th hole and bring it back on the course with us and this place was an overpriced joke.
We have been golfing for 14 years, in the states and some internationally. This is one of the most beautiful courses we have played, with rolling hills, elevation changes , water, mountains, and sheer beauty. But, I was offended when the ranger accosted me for driving off the cart path. They have no handicap flags nor do the make any allowances for disabled folks. They should advertise NO HANDICAPPED PERMITTED! Lovely course for the able bodied.
The fairways were in tough shape and at $129 this was a bit of a disappointment. It is a difficult course as you must hit over many hazards. Will plan to come back in the Fall. Spoke to the Golf Pro who said the course would be in great shape in about a month.
Very disappointed in conditions at Sunday River. All fairways have rotted grass and mud and water. Greens are bumpy and slow. Many cart path only holes. Beautiful scenery. Take a hike and play golf somewhere else.ClaireRhode Island
Played the course on the Aug 10, 2014. Interesting track, the fairways were in bad shape. Hard to find a green area in some fairways. Greens were in good shape though, cart paths are a little crazy. Not worth $129.00 might pay $75.00 or 80.00 max. Wouldn't go back at the price they are asking.
This course is right at Sunday River in the mountains and is so beautiful with gorgeous views all around. While a challenging course it is still very playable. Course was in perfect shape. Only issue we had was with the golf cart trying to get up a hill on the cart path between the first and second hole. Gentleman who checked us in told us to be careful due to the rain that morning because the tires may slip. Well, slip they did and cart kept going backwards. Ended up on very edge of steep ravine. It took all the power and might my husband had to push the cart from behind while I gunned the accelerator. We were quite concerned that the cart was gonna fall into the ravine and take my husband with it. They really should put a guard rail in at that spot. It was pretty scary.
Sunday River has a good layout, greens in good shape and beautiful mountain views. That being said, it is also over priced, the pace of play is very slow and there is no ranger on the course to speed things up. Also, when I pay that much to play golf I expect to at least have an indoor bathroom to use. Maybe the majority of men that seem to be playing up there don't mind the port-a-potties but I thought they were gross. I understand you just moved your pro shop but you really should have a proper bathroom for people to use, no excuse for that.
I come back to this course every year. I love the challenging layout and the conditions are usually good. From time to time, however, the conditions aren't that great, being a mountain course and all. I'm also very surprised to see no rangers out on the course, as some people are VERY slow to play the course. Add rangers and more amenities to the small clubhouse, and this would be a 5 star review.
The vistas were awesome, the course wet from heavy rains but in great shape, cart paths only so a lot of exercise. Truly an exciting day of golf and I enjoyed the outing but not my score.