The best-conditioned golf courses in Newport, Rhode Island
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Newport, Rhode Island that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for conditions: greens, fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers. Each course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 7 courses qualify.
Also covers North Kingstown, Middletown, Warwick, Portsmouth, Wyoming and 7 more nearby towns.
Main
Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Charlestown, RI, USAConditions 4.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PrivateDr. Michael Hurdzan
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 4.7Scenery
- 4.6Facilities
- Pristine
- Must play
- Challenging
Newport Country Club
Newport, RI, USAConditions 4.7 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PrivateWilliam Davis
- 4.7Conditions
- 4.7Layout
- 5.0Scenery
- 4.7Facilities
The 4th hole is a par 3 along Ocean Avenue. My buddy hit driver and I hit a hybrid and we were both short. The wind was whipping.
Written by
@JTC
- Must play
- Walkable
- Views
Orchard
Newport National Golf Club
Middletown, RI, USAConditions 4.4 out of 5 from 13 golfers
PublicArthur Hills
- 4.4Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.4Scenery
- 3.0Facilities
As long as you have decent distance off the tee and a good mid-iron game you can tear this place up. Greens are pure and hold the ball exceptionally well. Lots of subtle ridges and break in the greens. Fun hazards and well placed bunkers make approach shots important.
Written by
@ekgage
- Must play
- Pristine
- Views
Alpine Country Club
Cranston, RI, USAConditions 4.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PrivateGeoffrey Cornish
- 4.1Conditions
- 3.3Layout
- 2.3Scenery
- NRFacilities
Course is always in great condition, no problems there. Ownership only cares about money and does nothing to give back to members. Will not accommodate any request and rounds of golf can reach 5+ hours during peak times.
Written by
@Coop_Golf
- Driving range
- Restaurant
- Bar
Rhode Island Country Club
Barrington, RI, USAConditions 4.0 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PrivateDonald Ross
- 4.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.5Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
- Driving range
- Must play
- Hidden gem
Potowomut Golf Club
Warwick, RI, USA
Conditions 3.9 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Meadow Brook Golf Club
Wyoming, RI, USA
Conditions 3.9 out of 5 from 6 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Main at Shelter Harbor Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Newport, Rhode Island at Conditions 4.8/5 (6 golfers). 7 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Newport, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its conditions on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Newport, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:53 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
