Plan a Golf Getaway in MidCoast Maine this Spring, Summer & Fall.
Stay at the Captain Swift Inn and enjoy these nearby golf courses.
If you are daydreaming about rolling green hills and practicing your golf swing, consider planning a golf getaway in Midcoast Maine for this spring or summer. Golf is a great getaway option because it is naturally a socially distanced activity. New England's golf courses offer beautiful ocean views paired with the seclusion that tall evergreens provide. Midcoast Maine offers a particularly special getaway with Camden charm combined with 3 great nearby public golf courses.
Goose River Golf Course
This gorgeous green land was originally a dairy farm, but it was turned into a golf course in 1965. Goose River Golf Course feels like a hidden gem that is far away from civilization, but it is only a few minutes from downtown Camden. The 3,049-yard course consists of beautiful but challenging rolling hills surrounded by evergreen trees along the Goose River. The course rating is 67.8 and has 9 holes. Each round of golf at this course feels like a new challenge. Goose River Golf Club invites you to "come play the Goose." Don’t feel like playing a whole round of golf? The practice range across the street is a favorite of locals and visitors. Only 1.8 miles from the Inn.
Rockland Golf Course
Rockland Golf Course offers two unique courses: the Challenge Course and the Players Course. The Challenge Course is the longest par 54 course east of the Mississippi River. Its length and design will surprise you and challenge you. You can try to beat the course record, but they warn you that it is 4 under par. The Players Course (Executive Course) is meant for beginners or people who are looking for fun and laughs. Come practice your short game on this par 60 course. There is something for everyone in your group at Rockland Golf Course. Only 6.5 miles from the Inn.
Samoset Resort Golf Course
Samoset is an award-winning golf course that is one of the most beautiful in New England. From 7 of the holes, you have a view of Penobscot Bay, while 14 of the holes offer a gorgeous view of the Atlantic Ocean. This 6,600-yard, par 71 golf course also offers private instruction, group lessons, and golf clinics. You can also practice your putting on their 10,000-square-foot putting green. Samoset’s Maine golf complex also features a clubhouse with a golf range, practice green, short game facility with bunkers, fully-stocked Pro Shop and the Clubhouse Grille restaurant as well as private and group instruction with PGA professionals. Only 7.9 miles from the Inn
Relax and Unwind at The Captain Swift Inn, a Camden Maine Inn
If you are seeking some relaxation with your adventure, the Captain Swift Inn is a great choice. Pamper yourself with an in-room massage. Relax by a fireplace with a good book or a board game. Sip a glass of local wine on the deck after a day of golf.
You'll start your day with a candlelight three-course breakfast, choosing from up to 20 items from our First Course Menu to include homemade granola, freshly baked morning and yeast breads; local cheeses and charcuterie items, slowly cooked rolled oats; free range eggs; six different fresh berries and assorted yogurts. Second course follows which is our plated fruit dish, and might be a Maine Blueberry Tart w/Lemon Creme' and our third courses alternates between a "sweet" (think Maine Maple Syrup) or savory entree. It's a one of a kind experience that is a perfect way to start your day before begin your golf course adventures.
