
Triggs Memorial Course
Triggs Memorial Golf Course

About this course
Triggs Memorial, a Rhode Island institution, stands as a testament to accessible, challenging golf in the heart of Providence. Designed by Donald Ross, the course opened in 1930 during the Golden Age of golf architecture, offering a strategic and enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. Nestled amongst the sloping terrain of Chalkstone Avenue, Triggs Memorial is a parkland style course presenting tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers and subtly undulating greens. The course favors players who can shape the ball, with several doglegs and demanding approach shots. It doesn’t punish the casual golfer but subtly demands accuracy to score well. While not having hosted any major professional championships, Triggs Memorial is a beloved local venue. The course has a rich history of hosting regional amateur events. This has solidified its place as a competitive proving ground. Triggs Memorial offers an unpretentious and classic golfing experience. It remains a popular destination for local golfers, known for its well-maintained conditions and friendly atmosphere, all within the city limits of Providence.
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
- Providence, RI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1932
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,588 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.4/134
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Triggs Memorial Golf Course begins at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, a compact twenty-minute drive north into the heart of Providence. The route traces Interstate 95 before peeling west onto residential avenues that climb gently into the city's western neighborhoods, where the urban grid softens into tree-lined streets and the occasional glimpse of New England triple-deckers. As you approach, the landscape opens to reveal the rolling, parkland-style terrain of this historic municipal course - a quietly dignified public gem perched above the capital, where the democratic spirit of American golf has thrived since 1932.

FAQ
Common questions about Triggs Memorial
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Triggs Memorial has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 67 logged golfers.
Triggs Memorial was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Triggs Memorial is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Triggs Memorial is 72.
Triggs Memorial plays 6,588 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Triggs Memorial is 134.


