Metacomet was a fantastic Donald Ross layout with excellent greens and strong conditions that unfortunately fell victim to the changing times and closed permanently in 2020 amidst much controversy. This was a top 10 course in Rhode Island. … More Review: Metacomet Country Club
With below average conditioning and a strange overall vibe, I’d much rather play Country View or Crystal Lake down the street. … More Review: Melody Hill Country Club
While Newport National is the prized gem of Rhode Island public golf, Meadow Brook is an underrated course that offers better value and fantastic conditions. This is a course I would recommend to anyone in the area. … More Review: Meadow Brook Golf Club
Lindhbrook was at one point a pretty decent executive course but is now closed for business. … More Review: Lindhbrook Country Club
Located in an highly saturated area of public courses, Laurel Lane offers strong value and good practice facilities. The design itself is overall fairly rudimentary at times playing flat and open while at others playing very tight and cramped. There are better public courses in the area I would play before this one. … More Review: Laurel Lane Country Club
I had high hopes the new owners would have ushered in some real changes, but a recent visit to Kings Crossing for the first time revealed the only major difference is the name. At the moment, I can’t recommend this awkward 9-hole track. … More Review: Kings Crossing Golf Club
Although Jamestown GC’s straightforward set-up might bore more advanced golfers, its rich history and prime location make it the best public 9-hole course in Rhode Island. I recommend this course to Newport tourists who want a cheaper, quicker round than Newport National. … More Review: Jamestown Golf Course
While in a beautiful location right on the bay, this course is one of the poorest designs in the state. Coupled with the mediocre conditions and average value, Harbor Lights is not a must-play. … More Review: Harbor Lights Golf & Country Club
While my least favorite of the courses on Aquidneck Island, Green Valley is an underrated public course that certainly holds its own. I highly recommend this course to any skilled golfer looking for a new challenge, as this is one of the most difficult courses in Rhode Island. … More Review: Green Valley Country Club
At Goddard Park, what you get is what you pay for. Because the course might be a Donald Ross design, the holes themselves are actually quite good but pace of play and conditioning move this course down on the list unless you’re really feeling a low-frills, old-school round of golf. … More Review: Goddard Memorial State Park Golf Course
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