
Warwick Course
Warwick Country Club

About this course
Warwick Country Club occupies rolling terrain in central Rhode Island, designed by Donald Ross and opened in the 1920s during the architect's prolific period of New England course construction. Ross shaped hundreds of layouts across the region during this era, and Warwick reflects his characteristic approach to routing over moderate topography. The course sits inland from Narragansett Bay, where the landscape features gentle elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors typical of southern New England settings. The layout follows Ross principles of strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precision over distance. The greens exhibit the subtle contours and false fronts associated with Ross designs, requiring careful approach play and thoughtful putting. The routing moves through wooded and semi-open areas, with holes that turn naturally with the land rather than imposing dramatic artificial features. Par varies across the nines in the traditional manner of early twentieth-century design. Warwick Country Club functions as a private facility serving the local community, maintaining the course as both a competitive venue for members and a historical example of Ross's extensive portfolio in the region. The club has hosted Rhode Island state amateur championships and other regional competitions over the decades. Like many Ross courses from this period, Warwick has undergone periodic updates to accommodate modern equipment and maintenance practices while preserving the fundamental character of the original design and green sites.
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
- Warwick, RI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1924
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 6,527 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.9/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Warwick Country Club is most readily accessed via T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, Rhode Island, situated just fifteen minutes north by car, making it one of the most conveniently positioned clubs in the Northeast. The drive south into Warwick unfolds through the gentle suburban landscape of Rhode Island's Kent County, where tree-lined residential streets gradually give way to the manicured grounds and classic New England architecture that define the club's understated elegance. For those arriving by private aviation, Rhode Island Airport (WST) in nearby Smithfield offers a discreet alternative, positioning you within a swift twenty-minute drive of the clubhouse. The final approach carries you through Warwick's established neighborhoods before arriving at a club that has anchored the region's golfing tradition since its founding, its welcoming entrance a quiet testament to Rhode Island's enduring country club heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Warwick
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Warwick has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Warwick was designed by Donald Ross.
Warwick is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Warwick is 69.
Warwick plays 6,527 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Warwick is 134.


