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Good things do come in small packages.
Rhode Island is home to a handful of top public golf courses to play. Our reviewers can help identify them.
GolfPass releases a Top 5 Public Golf Courses in Rhode Island every March thanks to YOU. We create our annual Golfers' Choice lists by curating the reviews submitted by everyday golfers. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages.
Each course needed at least one review and at least some public access to qualify.
We make our Golfers' Choice best-of lists user friendly. Simply click on the photo of each course to learn more about the facility or to book a tee time (in most cases).
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Rhode Island golf courses reviewed in 2025: 19
Reviews of Rhode Island golf courses in 2025: 184
How the Rankings Are Determined
Review Requirements
We analyzed nearly 190 reviews of Rhode Island golf courses published on GolfPass in 2025 (until our Dec. 1 cutoff date) to determine the list. Each course needed at least one review by real golfers to be eligible.
GolfPass Rating Index
This was created to provide a more accurate indication of a golf course's current overall rating. Newer reviews are weighted heavier than older ones, as are reviews from golfers who leave more reviews. (In this way, they become trusted sources).
Who This List Is Best For
Golfers’ Choice measures what every day golfers think makes a course great, including playability, enjoyment, value and service not just architectural prestige or pedigree. Golfers’ Choice ranks the best golf courses based on real golfer reviews - highlighting prestigious, architecturally significant courses alongside hidden gem public golf courses that everyday golfers genuinely love and recommend.
Best public golf courses in Rhode Island
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Meadow Brook Golf Club
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Green fee: $47-$85
What they're saying: "I was definitely underwhelmed when I first arrived. However, after I got through 3-4 holes, I immediately realized that the course is in excellent condition. The fairways seemed a little short, but I can't complain too much about that. I preferred the back 9 despite the increase in the amount of water hazards." - KevinCoombsPast Golfers' Choice rankings for the best public golf courses in Rhode Island![Triggs Memorial - green]()
Explore the best public golf courses in Rhode Island for 2025. Find top-rated spots for your next golf trip.![Winnapaug CC]()
Our reviewers help determine Rhode Island's most popular public golf courses.Our community of reviewers reveal the 5 best golf courses of Rhode Island.![Agawam Hunt RI.jpeg]()
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Our reviews community rates the best public golf courses in the state.![Meadow Brook Golf Club - water]()
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Fenner Hill Golf Club
Green fee: $46-$67+
What they're saying: "Good practice facilities combined with a varied interesting layout leads to a fun time had by all. Good target golf skills are a plus." - Jinglesii53 -
Triggs Memorial Golf Course
Green fee: $50-$81
What they're saying: "Please go and ahead and playing this course if you happen to visit Rhode Island. Fairway, green, tee box everything was good condition" - Hmin1216 -
Newport National Golf Club
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Middletown, Rhode IslandSemi-PrivateGreen fee: $110-$165
What they're saying: "Newport National is what I call a "gem of gems"! A little over an hour's drive from Boston, this is (a) track totally worth coming to! Layout and conditions are some of the best you'll find and for the value of your money. Some of the best views of Aquidneck Island with its links style play. I'm always excited when I get to tee off here." - James2701648 -
Laurel Lane Country Club
Green fee: $32-$62
What they're saying: "First-time playing here and was welcomed by the friendly staff. The course was in great condition and the pace was perfect. Played 18 in less than 4 hours. Cannot wait to return in the Fall with the foliage picturesque recommended by the regular players." - Ajamrin
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