
Jamestown Course
Jamestown Golf Course


About this course
Jamestown Golf Course occupies a scenic setting on Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, connected to mainland Rhode Island and Newport by bridges. The course sits amid the rolling coastal terrain characteristic of the region, where the landscape features natural elevation changes and views of the surrounding bay waters. The layout takes advantage of the island's topography, with holes routed through a mix of open and wooded areas that reflect the New England coastal environment. The course serves as a public facility operated by the town of Jamestown, making it accessible to both residents and visitors exploring the area. As a municipal course, it functions as a community recreational asset while also drawing golfers interested in playing on Conanicut Island, which is known for its quieter, less developed character compared to neighboring Newport. The routing provides a straightforward test of golf suitable for a range of skill levels, with the natural terrain creating interest through elevation changes rather than elaborate design features. The setting offers glimpses of Narragansett Bay from various points on the property, and the course benefits from the temperate maritime climate of the Rhode Island coast. Jamestown Golf Course represents a typical example of accessible public golf in a New England coastal community, where the natural landscape provides much of the playing experience and the facility serves both local golfers and those visiting the island's historic sites and beaches.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in RI
Quick facts
- Location
- Jamestown, RI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1895
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,058 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.1/113
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via T.F. Green Airport in Providence, roughly thirty minutes north, though Newport State Airport accommodates private aviation just ten minutes away for those seeking a more discreet arrival. The drive south traces the western shore of Narragansett Bay before crossing onto Conanicut Island via the graceful span of the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, where glimpses of sailboats and stone lighthouses hint at the maritime character ahead. Jamestown Golf Course sits tucked into the island's rural southern end, its understated entrance emerging from tree-lined roads that feel a world apart from the summer bustle of nearby Newport - a fitting threshold to one of New England's most quietly cherished layouts.

FAQ
Common questions about Jamestown
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Jamestown has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Yes. Jamestown is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Jamestown is 36.
Jamestown plays 3,058 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Jamestown is 113.
Jamestown is a 9-hole course.


