Best Par-3 Golf Courses in Rhode Island
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Rhode Island has 5 par-3 golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlawn Golf Course | Lincoln | Public | 1969 |
| 2 | Windmill Hill Golf Course | Warren | Public | 2000 |
| 3 | Button Hole Short Course Teaching Center | Providence | Public | 2001 |
| 4 | Mulligans Island Par 3 Course | Cranston | Public | 2002 |
| 5 | Shelter Harbor Golf Club Par 3 Course | Charlestown | Private | 2004 |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified par-3 course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many par-3 courses does Rhode Island have?
Rhode Island has 5 par-3 golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.