Potowomut Golf Club C
Warwick, RI 02818-4613
Grade Breakdown
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About This Course
Potowomut Golf Club is a classic private course established in 1927 featuring traditional Walter Johnson/William Bradley Booth design elements. With well-maintained rye grass fairways and bent grass greens, the course offers strategic challenge through elevation changes, creek hazards, and bunker placement. Multiple tee options accommodate various skill levels, while positive reviews highlight excellent service and facilities.
Course Info
Practice Facilities
driving rangeSignature Hole
10th hole - par 5 with cliff green and cavernous bunker on the right
Details
Who Should Play Here?
Beginners can play Potowomut on forward tees (Red or White W) where the course is more forgiving at 5649-6020 yards. However, strategic elements like exposed par 3s and creek hazards require basic course management skills.
- Play Red or White (W) tees for more manageable yardage
- Be prepared for uphill/downhill club selection challenges on holes like the 3rd
- Take advantage of walking policy to pace yourself
Intermediate golfers will find excellent value with multiple tee options and classic design features that test course management. The slope ratings (124-134) provide appropriate challenge without being punishing.
- The 2nd hole 'Little Bend' tests approach play with creek hazard
- Par 3 6th requires precision on narrow green with deep bunkers
- Use tee box variety to practice different shot distances
Advanced players will appreciate the classic Walter Johnson/William Bradley Booth design with strategic complexity. Championship tees at 6380 yards offer proper challenge with slope rating of 128.
- Blue tees provide true test with 70.6 course rating
- 10th hole par 5 offers risk/reward strategy with cliff green
- Wind exposure on holes like the 3rd demands precise club selection
Tags
established private club classic architecture strategic play well maintained charity events hilly terrain bent grass greensNearby Golf Courses
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