Porcupine Ridge

I loved this course. Played whites and was impressed as a woman DG'er with 9 years experience. It was well maintained (I played a few days after a tournament). The pars were correct for a player lik ... show more ›

I loved this course. Played whites and was impressed as a woman DG'er with 9 years experience.
It was well maintained (I played a few days after a tournament). The pars were correct for a player like myself.
Couples and mixed groups should have an enjoyable time.
Bugs were no big deal ( but...I used 30% deet spray) also had a bug head net, which I did not use.
A great course. Pro shop was good if you use Innova or Disc Craft. $5 a round or $8 all day.

I really wanted to love this course, but the fly problem made the course unplayable for my visit to the course. The clubhouse and hole design (at least the first few I played and the other few that I ... show more ›

I really wanted to love this course, but the fly problem made the course unplayable for my visit to the course. The clubhouse and hole design (at least the first few I played and the other few that I ran, literally ran through) were really nice. I was very impressed by the amenities, tee-pads, and course signage (I come from where free d-golf is the norm). There is also a dog who runs out of the clubhouse to greet you at your car door! The first few holes are open, so the wind and direct sunlight presumably keep the flies at bay, but it's on once you get in the woods around Hole 7. Hundreds of flies (not an exaggeration) were swarming me and particularly targeting my head and face. No care from them despite being covered in Deet and Permethrin. I was able to make it through one or two more holes but not one throw without constant distraction. Said F it and booked it out of there but the huge swarm chased me as I ran through the remaining 9 holes up until I finally reached the top of the hill at 18 basket. Felt like I was in a horror movie running for my life. I don't know if the fly problem is specific to this course, a Maine thing, or a summer problem, but it is unbearable. It would have been nice had the woman in the clubhouse gave me a warning before taking my green fees when I specifically asked was there anything I needed to know about the course or playing in Maine. However, I would probably not have believed her about how bad it could be. It's really too bad that the flies ruined my time.