An old-school Willie Park design playing along the Long Island Sound, Madison is short, compact, and quirky but features plenty of charm and is an excellent golf-only members’ course. I would classify this course as an underrated hidden gem and one of the best options in Eastern Connecticut. … More Review: Madison 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
In an area saturated with fine private golf courses, Pawtucket is quite underrated in my opinion. This is a classic Willie Park Jr. course with fantastic hole designs and plenty of challenge for better players. I highly recommend Pawtucket, especially now that the general public can gain access. … More Review: Pawtucket Country Club
Agawam is the prime example of how too much change is a bad thing when it comes to golf course design. Once one of the most exclusive and best Donald Ross designs in Rhode Island, Agawam has had more plastic surgery than any other course in the state and feels disjointed for this reason. Despite several good holes, don’t be surprised if you leave here feeling underwhelmed. … More Review: Agawam Hunt
Designer: John Reid (1897), Willie Park Jr. (1915, Redesign), Howard Toomey/William Flynn (1925, Redesign), Tom Doak (1999, Renovation) Location: Northfield, New Jersey History: Atlantic City Country Club undoubtedly has one of the richest histories of any American golf course. Most notably, the term “birdie” was created here in 1903, after Abner Smith hit a “bird of a shot” on … More Review: Atlantic City Country Club
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