Goddard State Park Golf Course - Golf Course in Warwick, RI

Grade Breakdown

Overall D 62/100

Course Condition F 58/100

Design & Challenge F 55/100

Amenities F 40/100

Value B 85/100

Service F 55/100

Reputation F 50/100

About This Course

Goddard State Park Golf Course is an affordable 9-hole municipal course opened in 1939 with Donald Ross routing, offering excellent value at $15-$20 green fees. The rolling fairways through mature hardwoods provide a scenic experience within Goddard Memorial State Park, though conditions vary significantly with weather and practice facilities are limited. Best suited for casual golfers seeking an affordable round in a natural setting rather than competitive play.

Course Info

Holes 9

Par 36

Yardage 3,021

Type Municipal

Designer Donald Ross

Year Built 1939

Terrain Rolling

Walking Allowed

Green Fees

Weekday $15

Weekend $20

Signature Hole

Hole #6 - dogleg left with sand trap in front of green; Hole #8 - 390-yard par-4 rated as #1 handicap hole

Details

Address 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick, RI

City Warwick, RI

Phone +14018849834

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Playable

Beginners will find this course playable with its wide fairways and forgiving layout, though the short 9-hole format means you'll complete a round quickly. The $15 walking fee provides excellent value for learning golf in a scenic state park setting.

Take advantage of the cash-only payment policy by bringing exact change
Book tee times up to 2 days in advance by calling 401-884-9834
Play during April-June for best course conditions when fairways are lush

Intermediate Playable

Intermediate golfers will appreciate the strategic elements around greens with sand traps and subtle slope on original push-up greens. The rolling terrain through mature hardwoods adds natural challenge without resort-style obstacles.

Approach shots require precision as greens have subtle slope and grain
Hole #6 is the 2nd rated most difficult hole with a sand trap in front of green
Course conditions vary significantly after rain - greens may be slow

Advanced Playable

Advanced golfers seeking challenge will find the Donald Ross routing offers strategic thinking over pure distance, with wide fairways that reward accuracy. The historic 1930s design provides a classic test without modern championship features.

Hole #8 is rated as the #1 handicap hole - treat it as a key scoring opportunity
Course closes November 30th annually - plan accordingly for fall play
Limited practice facilities available on-site