While most of the region's courses have long, hairy putting surfaces in mid-April, conditions on which you have to really whack the ball to get it to the hole, Nonesuch River's greens are in midseason form. If you are a putter, you will have fun here. Nonesuch River is only a few years old. It opened nine holes in 1997 and the back nine in 1998. They were built with extra care and expense.
Nonesuch River is for the average golfer.
The fees are middle of the road, and for those who like to walk, it isn't too difficult. However, the treks are nature walks, on which you might see anything from a wild turkey to a moose or a fox. Despite being just minutes away from the Mall of Maine and downtown Portland, Nonesuch River is in the process of being certified under the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Fla. For years, he built courses for Rees Jones's firm, but has now gone out on his own. Most of his works are in the southeast.