Golf has been a favorite pastime of Kennebunkport vacationers since before the turn of the 20th century. Stay with us at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, and you can warm up on our Club House putting green before venturing out for a memorable day at one of Kennebunkport’s best golf courses. We’re blessed to have golf courses nearby that are both dazzlingly scenic and challenging to play.
Webhannet Golf Club
26 Golf Club Drive, Kennebunk, Maine, 207-967-2061
You won’t find a more classic Maine golf course than this 18-hole, par 71 beauty located just a block away from Kennebunk Beach. Fresh, clean Atlantic sea breezes will buoy your energy, as you navigate this lush course’s serpentine Kentucky blue fairways, tidal-fed water hazards, white sand bunkers and undulating bent grass greens. Founded in 1899, Webhannet is the type of place where the dress code is enforced, and golfers of all abilities face challenges that renew their respect for the game. Although this is a semi-private golf club, Webhannet welcomes visiting players on a limited basis from mid-April through mid-October. Ask our concierge to book your tee time.
Cape Arundel Golf Club
19 River Road, Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967-2222
Have you ever played a golf course that is on the National Register of Historic Places? At the Cape Arundel Golf Club, the game has been played for more than 120 years by the likes of such luminaries as President Richard Nixon, President George H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, baseball slugger Babe Ruth, golf legend Arnold Palmer and PGA pro and course record-holder Phil Mickelson. The tidal Kennebunk River runs through this picturesque, 18-hole, par 69 course and is one of its most notable hazards. Our concierge is happy to arrange for you to play this semi-private course.
Hillcrest Golf Driving Range
77 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine, (207) 967-4661
Regardless of your skill range, Hillcrest Golf offers a golf experience that can be enjoyed by all. With its one-of-kind mini par 3 pitch & putt, Hillcrest Golf features a natural grass course with 9 holes that vary from 25-40 yards. Bring your own equipment or utilize their clubs without incurring an additional fee.
