
Rhode Island Course
Rhode Island Country Club
About this course
Rhode Island Country Club, a stalwart of Barrington, holds a revered place in New England golf, its narrative woven into the very fabric of the state's sporting history. The course presents an engaging challenge, where strategic play trumps raw power. Designed in the early Golden Age, the course exhibits classic architectural touches while navigating undulating terrain that slopes gently towards Narragansett Bay. Notable for its strategic bunkering and closely mown approaches, Rhode Island Country Club presents a subtle test, favoring players who can shape shots and think their way around the course. The wind, an ever-present factor blowing in off the bay, demands constant calculation. Its narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers, and relatively short distance, put a premium on accuracy and course management. The club is home to a membership known for its deep local roots and passion for the game. Social events are frequent and well-attended, fostering a strong sense of community.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in RI
Quick facts
- Location
- Barrington, RI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1911
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,372 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/137
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Most visitors to Rhode Island Country Club arrive through T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, a compact and efficient gateway just twenty minutes south of the club's Barrington address. The drive north traces the western shore of Narragansett Bay, offering fleeting glimpses of sailboats and tidal marshes before turning inland through the leafy residential streets of this historic East Bay town. The final approach is understated and quintessentially New England - no grand gates or sweeping entrance drives, just a quiet turn onto Nayatt Road where the clubhouse sits gracefully among mature hardwoods, its presence known only to those who belong.

FAQ
Common questions about Rhode Island
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rhode Island has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Rhode Island was designed by Donald Ross.
Rhode Island is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Rhode Island is 71.
Rhode Island plays 6,372 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rhode Island is 137.




