Rhode Island isn’t a big state but it has earned a reputation as a place for some of the best golf in the country.
It doesn’t matter where you go in the state. Whether it’s north or south, private or public, 18 holes or just nine, you will find a golf course that offers something that fits your game.
This summer, The Providence Journal wants to find out which courses are most beloved in all of Rhode Island. We plan to review select courses this summer as we have done the last three years, but we want to give the people of Rhode Island a chance to make their opinions heard as we try to find the best golf courses in Rhode Island.
We’ve divided the state’s golf courses into three categories — nine hole, public and private. The lists were derived from member clubs listed on the Rhode Island Golf **** ociation website, as well as clubs The Journal were aware of that are not affiliated with the RIGA.
Those clubs are listed below, with a brief description of each course. We’ll start with the nine-hole courses, followed by the 18-hole public courses, before wrapping up with the private courses.