A classic Donald Ross design located in the state’s most affluent town, Rhode Island Country Club is a very good course with an excellent routing playing inland through a neighborhood and marshland before finishing on Narragansett Bay. Host of four U.S. Women’s Amateurs and the CVS Classic, this is a wonderful member’s course that is well-worth a play if given the opportunity. … More Review: Rhode Island Country Club
Although limited by space and on the shorter side, Met Links is a very welcome edition to the Rhode Island golf scene and contains six of the original front 9 at Metacomet. For some former members, this won’t be enough, but it’s certainly better than nothing and will be one of the best public options in Northern Rhode Island as long as it stays open. … More Review: Met Links
The best modern course in Rhode Island, Shelter Harbor is a gorgeous, impeccably conditioned, and challenging layout on a big, rocky property. Many (not me) will tell you this is the best course in the state, and it is well-worth a play if invited. … More Review: Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Wanumetonomy sees a somewhat restrained Seth Raynor with only a couple of templates, but a lovely seaside location and many strong holes make it a must play for fans of MacRaynor. With additional tree-removal and a commitment to Raynor’s original bunkering hopefully coming in the next few years, Wanumetonomy could become one of the elite private courses in Rhode Island. … More Review: Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club
An exclusive summer retreat, The Misquamicut Club is one of the best courses most people have never heard of. With architects like Ross, Raynor, and Bendelow on its pedigree, this old-school course oozes a charm more akin to the Hamptons than Southern Rhode Island. Don’t ever pass up the chance to play here if you somehow get the opportunity! … More Review: The Misquamicut Club
The classic Point Judith Country Club is one of the better courses in Rhode Island and one I highly recommend. Expect plenty of fun, excellent conditioning, and some great holes at this old-school gem. … More Review: Point Judith Country Club
Newport Country Club is a timeless gem. A tremendous history, superb Tillinghast design, a setting unlike any other make this seaside paradise one of America’s finest golf experiences. Don’t hesitate to accept if you’re lucky enough to get an chance to play. … More Review: Newport Country Club
Louisquissett is quite frankly a course that never should have been built. While the conditioning is solid, the course layout is incredibly ill-conceived. I can’t say I’d recommend this course to a friend. … More Review: Louisquissett Golf Club
Kirkbrae CC offers some of the best conditioning and amenities in the Rhode Island, but a subpar design from Geoffrey Cornish prevents it from being one of Rhode Island’s elite private courses. … More Review: Kirkbrae Country Club
This challenging executive course forces you to use every club in the bag, and is much more fun and cost-effective than a driving range. I recommend this course to both novices and good players who want to work on their iron game. … More Review: Swansea Country Club Executive Par 3 Course