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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
99.2%
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6184 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.8

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1974) Bill Robinson (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Accolades

Reviews

4.0
249 Reviews (249)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 10
Narrow Fairways 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 9
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is beautiful

Portland Golf Course is in excellent condition and the pace of play was fine - there were no delays throughout the 18 holes. I was impressed with the communication between the pro shop & the starter with regard to cart assignment - the starter knew which cart to which we were assigned and immediately directed us to it.

The only issue I had was that I was plagued by insects on the course, despite liberal applications of bug repellent.

I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our excellent course conditions and a good pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Hi Bryan, we're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Well Maintained Course

I have played the West course previously; this was my first time playing this course and I enjoyed playing this course much more. I Payed $35 with a cart for 18 holes. The course was well maintained and the greens were in excellent shape, challenging, and played very fast. The pace was perfect. Played 18 with my friend and another single in a little under 4 hours. Did not have to wait on tees. I will definitely be playing this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Hello Shawn, we're happy you enjoyed a perfect pace of play, our well-maintained course, and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Hello Debbie, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gil's

I like playing Portland because the course is always in beautiful condition it is challenging and the staff is very helpful and courteous

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Hello Gilbert, we're happy you enjoyed our beautiful course conditions, challenging layout, and helpful staff. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow

I have played this course plenty of times . Most of the time i have a great time. This Saturday however was not good. Course conditions were great. However the pace of play was atrocious. With 3 groups on almost every tee. The back up gave groups plenty of time to chat and get to know each other. The word on the course was they had jammed in as many groups as possible early because they had a large scramble scheduled for later in the day. On the back 9 another group had asked as employee what is going on? The response was that the owner showed up early in the day with 3 groups of four and jammed himself and his friends in. One of my guests had to leave after 12 holes due to the fact that it had already been 4 hours and that was the closest we were gonna be to the parking lot. At 56 dollars for the round i was extremely disappointed and doubt i will be returning. On of the worst golf experiences I've ever had. A course that usually provides a great experienced ruined by one bad day. Most of the groups i spoke with feel the same. I hope this review reaches the golf course and let's then know this is an easy way to lose customers. I hoped this helps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/13/2017:
Hello Teddy, the pace of play that morning is not indicative of the norm and we apologize. We were extremely busy and became delayed because we tried to accommodate additional Men's Club tee times as well as public play. We wish you had stopped in the Pro Shop and provided feedback so that we could have explained and provided recourse. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/08/2017:
Hello Matt, we're happy you enjoyed your round at Portland Golf Course. Thank you for playing, we hope to see you on the course again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Hello George, we're glad you enjoyed a quick pace of play and the value of your tee time. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi Linda, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great day for golf. the course was challenging, the pace of play was good despite a good number playing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hello Brian, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging layout and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/11/2017:
Hi Thomas, thank you for the outstanding 5-star review!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Watch the hills

Course is in great condition for this time of year. Greens were a little hard so difficult to get your shot to stick but still rolled true. Not an extremely long course but gives you plenty of challenging shots. Can't wait to get back there very soon!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/20/2017:
Hi John, we're pleased you enjoyed our great course conditions and our challenging layout. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Connecticut Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

There were 14 players backed up at the 16th hole tee box with another group of players biding their time on the 15th green. Why?

It was the second week in April and we had a Monday morning tee time, just before 9 am, and went off right on our tee time. Play was a bit slow but on schedule for a four hour round. By the time we reached the 10th hole our wait-time became longer and longer but because of the course layout we could not see why. By the time we reached the 16th it became unbearable but we could now see why everyone was backed up. There were two foursomes of women from a morning women’s league that teed off before 9 on the back nine and were now just reaching the 17th tee. They had taken over 4 hours to complete nine, yes nine holes. There was no ranger on the course. Of course!

I’ve never had this problem before at Portland but, be assured, if I need to book a Monday morning tee time it will be after 11 am.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/20/2017:
Hello, we're sorry pace of play was not up to par. We have a ladies league on Monday mornings and it was the first time they have gone out this season. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on improving pace of play during this league. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible staff

Was told to start out on the back nine to keep pace of play up, but was met with a 8way back up of 2 foursomes. If a 3 hour back nine wasn't worse enough, when we made the turn (still waiting on the 2 groups in front of us) they start another 4 some on the front in front of us. Sat on the 1st tee box for over 30 minutes. Played here several times in the past and will not give them another dollar after this. The staff don't care about the consumer and are not friendly/ helpful at all. Better off playing the executive par 3 or quarry ridge a mile down the road. Better conditions and great staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Response from on 04/12/2017:
Hi Timothy, thank you for playing an early spring round at Portland Golf Course. Recent weather has caused frost on the course and we've also welcomed our leagues back, slightly delaying the pace of play. This is by no means our standard and we hope you give us another chance this season.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the money

Course is in great condition for this time of year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/04/2017:
Hi Steven, thank you for your review! We're glad you found a warmer day to get out and play a round! We are hoping for a short winter!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

too many leaves

too many leaves on or near course couldn't find your ball nice course will play in the summer

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
230c21bf-d6d2-5423-b59d-852bc34ed251
Commented on 11/21/2016

Thank you for your review and for coming out the play the course this late in the season! We've enjoyed the warm fall this year and are hoping for mild winter so we can open up early next season!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding Greens

I hadn't played this course for about 6 months, but there was a Hot Deal I couldn't pass up. Lots of elevation changes and blind shots. Good shots are rewarded and poor shots are penalized. Not too long, but it's a fun course. The greens were the best I've played in a long time - fast and true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
230c21bf-d6d2-5423-b59d-852bc34ed251
Commented on 11/15/2016

Thank you for coming out again before the end of the season! We appreciate your review of the course and hope to see you again soon.

If you'd like to be in the loop for any of the specials we run through the course, you can sign up for our e-club by email at proshop@portlandgolfcourse.com.

Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Little Course

Not a long layout. Lots of elevation changes. Great use of the topography & trees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/05/2016:
Thank you for your review and for making a trip out to the course this November!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Don't miss this one !

I am not a member of any particular course at this time. My joy comes from playing a variety of layouts and the northeast has many great clubs ! Portland is one that I always look forward to playing. The conditions are always above average and along with their staff makes this a place I'll play three or four times a season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
230c21bf-d6d2-5423-b59d-852bc34ed251
Commented on 10/28/2016

We're glad you were able to make it out again! Thank you for your review and feedback on the course!

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course big delay on starting time

I have played this course many times and never had problems on the first tee. On this date we had to wait half an hour to tee off because there were three foursomes ahead of us.there was not a frost delay and the man in the clubhouse said that there was a lot of bookings for that day. It was like they jammed a few extra tee times. If this happens again my group will have second thoughts about coming back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
230c21bf-d6d2-5423-b59d-852bc34ed251
Commented on 10/28/2016

Hi Peter,

We're sorry you experienced a delay getting your round started. Thank you for the great review and for being a loyal golfer to Portland GC.

Best,
Portland Golf Course Management

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