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Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Charlestown, Rhode Island, United States
18 Holes · Par 71 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Shelter Harbor Golf Club is a par 71 course in Charlestown, Rhode Island, designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. It is laid out among wetlands, mature trees and rock walls, with glacial boulders on the site, and it covers about 400 acres near the southern shore. Fairways are generous, so the test comes mainly from demanding approach shots and challenging greens rather than from narrow driving corridors.
- A permanent prohibition on development protects the club's roughly 400 acres of open space.
- Reviewers praise the bentgrass greens, comparing them to velvet and a pool table.
- The clubhouse looks out over the course and the countryside toward the waters of Block Island Sound.
- The club is a member-owned equity club, a structure in which the members own the property.
History of Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Shelter Harbor opened in July 2005. It was the first new private course built in Washington County, Rhode Island, in more than 100 years.
Signature holes at Shelter Harbor Golf Club
The 7th is a short par 4 that reviewers single out as one of the most memorable holes on the course.
When to play Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Late spring through early autumn is the main golf season on the Rhode Island shore, while winter weather limits play.
Playing Shelter Harbor Golf Club: tips
Shelter Harbor is a private club. Play is by invitation from a member, there are no public tee times and no published green fee. Caddie service is available, so ask your host to arrange one. T.F. Green Airport in Warwick is the closest major airport.
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1 Golf Club Drive, Charlestown, RI 02813
Charlestown, Rhode Island, United States
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Can the public play Shelter Harbor?
No. Members and their guests play the course, and there is no public tee-time booking.
Does Shelter Harbor have a par-3 course?
Yes. Alongside the championship course there is a separate par-3 course, also designed by Hurdzan and Fry.
Are caddies available at Shelter Harbor?
Yes. Caddie service is available, and it is worth asking your host to arrange one in advance.