East Coast links golf at Kennebunkport is about exposure, honesty, and the particular pleasure of reading a wind that changes between tee and green
East Coast links golf at Kennebunkport is about exposure, honesty, and the particular pleasure of reading a wind that changes between tee and green. At 5,869 yards with a par of 69, four par-3s, and only a single par-5 on the card, this plays longer than the numbers suggest when the breeze turns into a proper headwind. The fourth hole carries the number one handicap for good reason. A slope of 118 tells you the course has teeth without being punishing. Cart culture rarely takes hold on genuine links terrain. The walking suits the golf in a way that feels self-evident once you're out there. The $50-$70 green fee is fair for what's on offer.
