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Cape Arundel Golf Club
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
18 Holes · Green fee not confirmed — contact the club for current rates · Coastal
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About Cape Arundel Golf Club
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Cape Arundel Golf Club is an 18-hole course on River Road in Kennebunkport, Maine, laid out beside the tidal Kennebunk River. Walter Travis designed the course as it plays today, and his greens are its defining feature: small, tightly contoured and demanding about where an approach shot finishes. The river is not just scenery. Its tidal creeks and water hazards come into play across the round, and bunkers guard many of the greens as well. Walking is permitted, and the compact property makes that an easy choice.
- Phil Mickelson set the course record, a 60, in 2006.
- Only one hole on the scorecard is a par 5, an unusual balance for a full 18-hole layout.
- The whole routing fits on about 88 acres beside the river.
- The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
History of Cape Arundel Golf Club
Alexander Findlay laid out the original nine holes in 1900, the same year the clubhouse was built. In the early 1920s Walter Travis expanded the course to 18 holes and redesigned it. The clubhouse stands above the river, with views across the water.
When to play Cape Arundel Golf Club
Cape Arundel operates seasonally rather than year-round, so check opening dates with the pro shop before planning a trip to Kennebunkport.
Playing Cape Arundel Golf Club: tips
A collared shirt is required on the course. The pro shop takes bookings on 207-967-3494.
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Visit Cape Arundel Golf Club
19 River Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Arundel Golf Club
Can visitors play Cape Arundel?
Yes. Although the club is member-based, it releases public tee times three days in advance, and they can be booked through the pro shop.
Do you need to hit the ball far at Cape Arundel?
No. The design rewards position and shot angles over length, so judging approaches into the contoured greens matters more than power off the tee.
What is Cape Arundel's connection to the Bush family?
The Bushes summer in Kennebunkport and have long ties to the club. The clubhouse is known as the 41 House after George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush is also associated with it.