Tee up and take in the view!

Around here, a round of golf comes with a whole lot more than 18 holes. These are the Best of Aroostook!  Voted on by folks from across Maine's Aroostook County and beyond, these courses are serving up rolling fairways, lake views, mountain drops, and a friendly game no matter your handicap. From family owned nine-holers to a championship course that hosts the biggest amateur tournament in the state, golfers here play in the shadow of Katahdin, alongside the Canadian border, and at the base of a mountain with a 160 foot drop on the sixth tee. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just chasing the cart girl down for a cold one at the turn, these are the courses where Aroostook golfers spend their summer. Here is who made the list for 2026 as voted on by you!

With 256 votes, the award of 'Best Golf Course' in Aroostook goes to...

Mars Hill Country Club sits at the base of Mars Hill Mountain, and the mountain does not stay out of the way of your round. Eighteen holes wind through hardwood stands and small ponds, but everyone comes back to talk about the par 3 sixth, where you tee off on the side of the mountain and watch your ball drop 160 vertical feet to the green below. It has been rated among the top 10% of courses in Northern Maine, and locals will tell you it is one of the best kept secrets around, though the secret is clearly out.

2026 Winners

First) Mars Hill Country Club

Home to the par 3 sixth hole and its 160 foot drop to the green, this eighteen holer at the base of Mars Hill Mountain is consistently ranked among Northern Maine's best.

Mars Hill, Maine | Directions to drive

Second) Va Jo Wa Golf Course

Family owned and operated since 1964, the front nine plays through a valley beside Pleasant Lake while the back nine climbs uphill for views of Mount Katahdin. Grab a bite after your round at Craig's Maine Course in the clubhouse.

Island Falls, Maine | Directions to drive

Third) Presque Isle Country Club

Home to the Spudland Open, the largest golf tournament in Aroostook County, this eighteen hole championship course has hosted tournament golf since 1957.

Presque Isle, Maine | Directions to drive

2026 Honorable Mentions

Listed in order of popularity among voters

• Caribou Country Club in Caribou, Maine
• Houlton Community Golf Course in New Limerick, Maine
• Fort Kent Golf Club in Fort Kent, Maine
• Aroostook Valley Country Club in Fort Fairfield, Maine
• Lime Rock Golf Club in Limestone, Maine
• Portage Hills Country Club in Portage, Maine
• Long Lake Country Club in Saint David, Maine
• Trackside Golf in Mapleton, Maine

"Best Golf Courses" is just one of nine categories awarded by Aroostook County Tourism, click here to see the full results of the 2026 Best of Aroostook Awards.

Aroostook County Tourism (ACT) is the Destination Marketing Organization of Maine's Aroostook County. ACT is compromised of a 12 member volunteer board who work to promote all of The County and invite visitors to find their own Aroostook adventure through marketing. "Best of Aroostook" is a fun way to highlight Aroostook County and no prizes are given. Method: winners are announced for the top three organizations per category and the other organizations in that category are recognized as honorable mentions. As is tradition, the honor system guides the rules for voting as "Aroostook's Best" is meant to be a fun way to recognize the gems in the Crown of Maine, vote and act respectfully. Votes were accepted between January 1, 2026 and March 24, 2026, lists published in April of 2026.

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