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The sun setting along a green at the Sunday River Golf Club.
April 14, 2025

Tee Time with a View

Why Sunday River Golf Club Is a Must-Play This Season

There’s something special about playing a round at Sunday River Golf Club—whether it’s your first game of the season or one of many. The mountain air, the peaceful setting, and the way the course flows through the terrain all come together for a day that’s about more than just your scorecard.

Spring flowers like the green of a hole at the Sunday River Golf Club.

A Legacy of Design Excellence

Designed by legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., the layout is as dramatic as it is thoughtful. The course is carved into the mountains of Western Maine, with sweeping elevation changes and views that stretch for miles.

Robert Trent Jones Jr. is one of the most renowned golf course architects in the world. Son of the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., he has designed or remodeled over 300 golf courses across six continents and in more than 40 countries. His designs are celebrated for blending natural beauty with strategic challenges, creating courses that are both visually stunning and enjoyable to play.

In 2023, Robert Trent Jones Jr. made his first return to Sunday River Golf Club since the course opened in 2005. As he walked the course, he recalled every detail—the elevation shifts, green complexes, and design elements—a testament to the artistry and intentionality behind the course's creation.

Robert Trent Jones, Jr., visiting the Sunday River Golf Club in 2023.

A Course for Every Season

Each part of the golf season offers something unique at Sunday River. Early summer brings lush greens and cool mornings. Mid-season offers long, sun-soaked days and late-afternoon tee times. By fall, the course transforms with vibrant foliage, offering one of the most scenic rounds in the Northeast.

An aerial view of the Sunday River Golf Club in the autumn, with the changing leaves.

But it’s not just the changing seasons that make this course so special. The design itself blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, challenging players while offering breathtaking views with every swing. Jones Jr.’s philosophy of combining beauty with strategy creates a course that’s not only a test of skill but a visual experience.

A Round Like No Other

No matter the time of day, season, or lighting, Sunday River Golf Club offers a unique round every time you play. The course adapts and evolves, making it a must-see at any point in the season.

Tee times are available are now available—book yours and experience how the course changes with every visit.

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Some golfers playing a round at the Sunday River Golf Club, with mountain views, in the summer.

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