Willowdale Golf Club

The rolling hills of southern Maine frame this 7,000-yard test that demands precision over power, with elevation changes that can fool even seasoned players into club selection disasters. The signature par-3 14th plunges 60 feet from tee to green, requiring nerves of steel when the ocean breeze kicks up from nearby Saco Bay. Despite a few too many real estate intrusions on the back nine, the routing through mature hardwoods and the surprisingly firm conditions make this one of the state's better public bargains.