Winnapaug CC
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3.5
217 Reviews (217)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
73.8%
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167 out of 217 reviews
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Course Highlights
This oceanside course delivers outstanding value with a varied layout that showcases scenic water holes and sea breezes on the back nine. Friendly staff and noticeably improved course conditions have recent golfers returning to see the transformation firsthand.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6391 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1922)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Rhode Island (2023 #3) (2022 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #20)
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3.5
217 Reviews (217)
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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Pattihaas! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth it

Course didn’t honor Golf Now booking.

Course has consistently gone down hill on upkeep and conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/14/2021

Hello, u000004216353. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Do not book it with GolfNow

I called the GC before arriving and they do not accept the GolfNow reservations. Be aware.

Trying to get the credit from the GolfNow and wish me luck

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Commented on 07/14/2021

Hi u1042972262,

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience with Winnapaug Golf Course and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Sincerely,
Winnapaug Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/12/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, u8081644. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Winnapaug Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Terrible

I paid through golf now and then found out the golf course did NOT ACCEPT Golf Now even though you accepted my payment. So, I am out $24+ and didn't get to play golf at all........

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Commented on 07/06/2021

Hello, u314161802749. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop, and thank you for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course.

We hope to hear from you soon.

DSE
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No love for golf now users

I was passing through on my way to Newport RI and booked 9 holes. Upon arrival the man "working" the pro? shop asked to see my golf now receipt. I pulled up a screenshot on my phone. He said he needed the actual receipt. I retrieved my confirmation email and he wasn't satisfied with that either. He scoffed at the booking price and made some comment under his breath, then complained about golf now's rates. I told him that his employer entered into a contract with golf now and it wasn't his place to make disparaging comments to paying guests because he wasn't happy with the arrangement. He said he couldn't tell if it was with a cart and I told him it was. He balked again. I provided him with the golf now customer service # and told him to call it to verify with golf now if he still had a problem. I told him that he clearly needs to polish up on his hospitality skills and that it wasn't my problem or concern that he was having a bad day (as he stated). Unfortunately the course was in no better shape than he was, however the greens were fairly decent.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/07/2021

Hi, DSE. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (401) 596-1237, and thanks for visiting Winnapaug Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Will not honor golfnow, stay away.

They are using golfnow, as a bait and switch situation. Nothing but a problem, I have used golfnow for a few years, never been treated like, I had done something wrong. Not at all welcomed, had no idea, that my reservation included cart. Two hand written signs posted in pro shop, requiring, golfnow reservations, require, your credit card receipt, not willing to honor my email reservation on my phone. I lost interest in playing, after the crap scene, had driven an hour, to try the course because, they mentioned new ownership, and improving condions. Do not bother.

Friendliness Poor
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years but are very sorry to hear your recent experience with us may have been poor due to the course conditions.

We greatly value your feedback as we work towards any necessary improvements and hope you will notice some of these improvements during your next round with us. Thank you for choosing our course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Payment

They could not access your system I had paid 3 dollars owed 25 had to pay 30 cash because credit did not work either ,pro shop was great golf.now was not !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2021

Hello, u0000068674. Thank you for visiting us at Winnapaug Golf Course. We are sorry about the difficulties you had with Golf Now. We hope that despite the issues you will join us on the course soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

GOLFNOW NOT ACCEPTED HERE!!! DO NOT PLAY HERE.

This course does not honor nor accept pre paid times from golf now that are made before certain times. Meaning, you pre paid for your am tee time on a Saturday and show up to the course, surprise, you now are at the course with no other real option but to pay their rate. I pre paid $45 for my round and showed my payment. They did not care and told me I had to pay their rate $60 or else I couldn't play.

Terrible service, rude guy at the pro shop.

Don't even get me started on course conditions. Terrible terrible conditions. Half the holes have no grass but instead dirt. Two of the holes it's like hitting at a driving range. No real challenge. The starter drives around looking for golfers who have coolers and will take your cooler away. This was my first and LAST time I will ever play here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Hello, u3062384. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop, and thank you for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Great staff and pace of play. Greens and fairway in top shape, rough could use some work. Will not find a better price for layout and conditions

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314161793151. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Winnapaug Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Hostile Pro Who Didn’t Honor Golf Now’s Price

Felt uncomfortable the moment we stepped into the pro shop as the man working berated us, spoke over us every time we tried to ask a question, cussed, and then proceeded to charge more than the amount on Golf Now. When asked why it was more he again got upset, said he can charge whatever he wants and pointed at a piece of paper with a note about not using golf now prices on certain days/times that was written in marker... Course looked good other than the fairway bunkers and large patches missing in the rough areas, pace of play was good.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/28/2021

Hi, u426193411. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (401) 596-1237, and thanks for visiting Winnapaug Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time

Booked while on vacation, when I arrived they asked for more money for a pre paid $48 time…. Course isnt worth $10 for 18 , rocks and dead grass everywhere, cant tell if they have bunkers or just let the woods cave into the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/28/2021

Hi, Jake1483984. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the course conditions. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future. Thanks for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course is in vastly improved conditions from several years ago. Fairways are in great condition. Greens couldn’t be better, and there is actually grass growing in the rough areas.

Kudos to the new management for the fantastic efforts they have put forth to bring this course back into favorable conditions. I just hope the improvements don’t bring huge crowds that may diminish the favorable pace of play we recently experienced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2021

Hello, itom212. Thank you for visiting us at Winnapaug Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2021

Hello, Phetpaseuth. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Winnapaug Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Winnipaug didn't honor golf now app price

Course is in rough shape and they didn't honor the golf now app when I arrived .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/14/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A course worth playing!

Friendly and professional staff...most accommodating. Course needs work but the new ownership is on the case. Excellent layout and can see this course charging double once the renovations are completed.

Lost my towel, they called me and are mailing it back to me! How is that for customer service! (I live 90 miles away,)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Hi, michaelj129. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Winnapaug Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

AVOID: New Owners Have Destroyed the Course

I'll never return to this place again. New ownership has destroyed a course which had a lot of beauty and tradition. They have been tearing down every tree in sight for two years. . Turning the land into a bald, feature-less, blah landscape. They have no distance markers and have chopped down all of the trees that provided aiming points on blind shots.. All of their membership has left and gone over to another course nearby.. All this course needed was for an owner who would inbest in a fairway aerator and to get overseeded to shore up all the grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Hi, farnumst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Winnapaug Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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