Tee Time with a View
Why Sunday River Golf Club Belongs on Your Summer List
There's a moment on the back nine at Sunday River Golf Club when you stop thinking about your swing and just take it all in. The mountains stretch out around you. The air is quiet except for the singing in the trees. It's the kind of place that reminds you golf is supposed to feel like this.
Whether it's your first round of the season or you've been counting down to it since the lifts stopped spinning, Sunday River Golf Club has a way of making every visit worth the drive.
Designed to Be Remembered
Sunday River Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., one of the most respected golf course architects in the world. The son of legendary designer Robert Trent Jones Sr., Jones Jr. has shaped more than 300 courses across six continents, each one built around a core philosophy: let the land lead. At Sunday River, that means dramatic elevation changes, thoughtful green complexes, and views that earn their keep on every hole.
The course opened in 2005, and in 2023, Jones Jr. returned for the first time since. Walking the layout, he could recall each design decision as if it were yesterday. The way a fairway bends into the hillside, the sight lines built into a green. That kind of attention to craft is something you feel when you play it.
It Changes Every Time
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.
But the seasons are only part of it. The elevation shifts and varied terrain mean you're rarely playing the same shot twice. That's part of what keeps regulars coming back, and what makes a first visit feel like the beginning of something.
After the Round
The driving range and practice green are there when you want to warm up or work something out before you head to the first tee. The pro shop is well-stocked with gear and apparel for whatever the day calls for.
And when the round is done, The Clubhouse restaurant is the right place to land. The food is delicious, the setting feels like a Maine woodland cottage, and the views of the Mahoosuc Range are the kind that stop conversation for a moment. You don't have to be a golfer to eat there, and plenty of people make the trip just for that.
More Ways to Play
If you live in Maine or New Hampshire, Sunday River Golf Club has you covered. Maine residents play at a discount every Wednesday throughout the season and New Hampshire residents every Tuesday.
And with Stay and Play packages at The Jordan Hotel, you can wake up without a drive ahead of you, take your time over breakfast, and head out to the first tee on your own schedule.
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.
Check it Out
Check out what Robert Trent Jones Jr. had to say about Sunday River Golf Club during his return in 2023.