Montaup Country Club

Montaup Country Club occupies a scenic peninsula site in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where Narragansett Bay meets Mount Hope Bay. The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1927, representing one of the architect's New England layouts from his most prolific period. The property's waterfront location provides distinctive topography for the region, with the routing taking advantage of elevation changes and water views across multiple holes along the eastern shore. The layout features classic Ross design elements including strategic bunkering, crowned greens with subtle contours, and holes that reward thoughtful positioning over pure distance. The course plays along rolling terrain with several holes running near the water's edge, while others move through more sheltered, tree-lined corridors inland. The par-71 design measures approximately 6,400 yards from the back tees, with the balance and variety typical of Ross's work during this era. Montaup operates as a private club serving the Portsmouth and greater Aquidneck Island community. The course has undergone periodic restoration work over the decades to preserve Ross's original design intent while adapting to modern maintenance practices and playing standards. The setting offers views across the bay toward Bristol and the surrounding Rhode Island coastline, giving the course a distinct maritime character that distinguishes it from inland New England layouts. The club maintains a traditional membership structure focused on golf and social activities for local families.