Meadow Brook Golf Course
Meadow Brook Golf Course in Richmond, RI, presents an 18-hole public parkland layout defined by rolling fairways, mature trees, and well-kept greens. Accessible and inviting, it offers a straightforward test of golf with a relaxed rural backdrop.
Course Overview
Meadow Brook Golf Course, located on Kingstown Road in Richmond, Rhode Island, offers an 18-hole public layout set within a quiet, rural landscape. This course embraces a traditional parkland style with gently rolling fairways, mature tree lines, and well-kept greens that present a straightforward yet satisfying round for players of varying skill levels. While it lacks some amenities commonly found at newer facilities, Meadow Brook’s charm stems from its honest golfing experience and natural surroundings.
The course measures just over 6,500 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, delivering a moderate challenge without overwhelming distance or complexity. Fairways are reasonably wide, which encourages confident tee shots, but strategic bunkers and undulating greens reward precise approach play. The routing encourages a steady rhythm, yet some holes introduce subtle challenges through natural elevation changes and tree placement that require thoughtful club selection.
Visitors will find the course approachable for mid- to high-handicap golfers, while low handicappers can sharpen their skills on the slightly elevated scoring holes. The absence of a driving range or beverage service means players should come prepared, but this simplicity allows for an undistracted focus on the game itself. Walking is permitted and the terrain is mostly gentle, making for an enjoyable stroll around the course when paired with appropriate footwear.
Meadow Brook appeals to golfers seeking an unpretentious, well-maintained course that blends traditional parkland characteristics with Rhode Island’s tranquil countryside. Despite some operational challenges reported by players, the course itself remains an enjoyable place to practice steady ball-striking and course management. Those planning a visit should consider weekday tee times for a smoother pace of play and bring snacks and refreshments as services onsite are limited.
The clubhouse provides basic facilities and a welcoming atmosphere typical of a community public golf setting. Meadow Brook stands out as a solid choice for golfers in the area wanting a dependable, scenic round without the frills or premiums of resort-style golf. It offers a grounded experience that rewards focus and good shot execution amid a peaceful New England setting.
Course Highlights
This modestly appointed parkland course welcomes all abilities with fairways framed by mature hardwoods and strategically placed bunkers. Natural elevation changes influence shot strategy, while greens are smooth though occasionally receptive to wind. The course offers a traditional golf experience characteristic of Rhode Island’s countryside with no driving range or beverage carts available.
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Guest Reviews
Brady Miale
Course was excellent, guy inside was nice, but the ranger was purposefully yelling at only our group (4 20 year olds) to play faster, we tee’d off at 5:36, finished at 9:15. Guys behind us were a hole and a half ATLEAST behind us the entire time, but we were repeatedly accused of “backing the course up”. Great course, great fun layout, horrible ranger.
Frank Robinson
The greens were nice but the rest of the place needed some work for sure
Christian Scungio
Showed up for an 18-hole round on a Saturday afternoon in mid-May prime golf season and the first thing we’re told is “Sorry, we’re understaffed.” Not exactly a great start. There were already two groups of four waiting to tee off, and things were running at least 45 minutes behind. Pace of play was terrible. No ranger in sight to keep things moving, and after slogging through 11 painfully slow holes in 4.5 hours, I just walked off the course. To make things worse, there was no manager at the counter to even discuss a raincheck or refund. The course itself? Nothing special definitely not worth the frustration. If you value your time and money, play somewhere else. WISH I COULD RATE IT 0/10
Zach Sonnenberg
Course was in terrific shape. No driving range or beverage cart, but still a good experience.
Rosanne Margaret Castanos
Course is decent. But poor management. There's no course manager managing tee times. Pointed us to start in hole 1 when we're supposed to start in hole 2 near the club house. So that was already a mess to begin with. Then we continued to hole 2 to tee off and of course there's a bunch of people waiting to tee off. So theu pointed us to start in the back 9 and we did but we just went cutting people off again and waiting at least 10-15mins/hole just to tee off ans we're rushing coz there are people behind us. We paid for 18 holes $85/person and we only played 9 holes in the span of 4 hours. We went to the club house to atleast get a refund or raincheck and the girl there said no one is there to do that. It was an awful experience for trying the course for the first time. We're not coming back and we don't recommend it either. For that price we can go somewhere else with better service. 0/10 rating.
David Perry
Hadn't been here for several decades. If you remember it then you know now it is a completely different course! It is an amazing transformation. Absolutely beautiful course. Changed the layout a bit, opened it up. Tee boxes, fairways and greens in immaculate condition. Very reasonable greens fees. I would imagine the carts will get updated at some point but they get you where you need to go and really don't take away from the golfing experience.
Michelle Miale
Treat paying customers with respect . The ranger here needs to find a new profession. His name is Jay. When I finally got him on the phone he yelled at me for 3 straight minutes and said “maybe I shouldn’t be a ranger” sir you are correct!!! You picked on these boys because of your poor tee time management.
Christian Briggs
Terrible Experience at Meadowbrook - Discriminatory Marshall Ruined Our Round I’ve played at countless golf courses, but my experience at Meadowbrook was by far one of the worst. The course itself is a nice track—a beautiful layout with challenging holes and decent greens—but that’s where the positives end. The real issue lies with the awful marshall who was overseeing our round. While the course might have been enjoyable under different circumstances, the marshall completely ruined our experience. He was rude, unprofessional, and showed a blatant disregard for basic courtesy and hospitality. To make matters worse, it became painfully clear that the marshall’s behavior was rooted in pure discrimination. Our foursome, which consisted of younger golfers, was unfairly targeted. We were treated as if we didn’t belong on the course simply because of our age. We were subjected to condescending remarks, unnecessary comments about pace of play, and even an unsolicited “warning” despite playing at a perfectly reasonable pace. The marshall’s attitude was nothing short of dismissive and rude, and it made the round feel uncomfortable and unpleasant. I’ve never experienced such blatant ageism at any other course, and it's truly disheartening to see that a place like Meadowbrook would employ someone with such a toxic attitude. Golf is a game for all ages, and to be treated like second-class citizens because of our youth is not only offensive, but completely unacceptable. I will not be returning to Meadowbrook, nor would I recommend it to anyone who values fairness, respect, and a positive experience. It’s a shame because the course itself is great, but the poor treatment from staff has ensured that I’ll never set foot there again. 1/5 - Would give zero stars if I could.
Brady Miale
Course was excellent, guy inside was nice, but the ranger was purposefully yelling at only our group (4 20 year olds) to play faster, we tee’d off at 5:36, finished at 9:15. Guys behind us were a hole and a half ATLEAST behind us the entire time, but we were repeatedly accused of “backing the course up”. Great course, great fun layout, horrible ranger.
Christian Briggs
Terrible Experience at Meadowbrook - Discriminatory Marshall Ruined Our Round I’ve played at countless golf courses, but my experience at Meadowbrook was by far one of the worst. The course itself is a nice track—a beautiful layout with challenging holes and decent greens—but that’s where the positives end. The real issue lies with the awful marshall who was overseeing our round. While the course might have been enjoyable under different circumstances, the marshall completely ruined our experience. He was rude, unprofessional, and showed a blatant disregard for basic courtesy and hospitality. To make matters worse, it became painfully clear that the marshall’s behavior was rooted in pure discrimination. Our foursome, which consisted of younger golfers, was unfairly targeted. We were treated as if we didn’t belong on the course simply because of our age. We were subjected to condescending remarks, unnecessary comments about pace of play, and even an unsolicited “warning” despite playing at a perfectly reasonable pace. The marshall’s attitude was nothing short of dismissive and rude, and it made the round feel uncomfortable and unpleasant. I’ve never experienced such blatant ageism at any other course, and it's truly disheartening to see that a place like Meadowbrook would employ someone with such a toxic attitude. Golf is a game for all ages, and to be treated like second-class citizens because of our youth is not only offensive, but completely unacceptable. I will not be returning to Meadowbrook, nor would I recommend it to anyone who values fairness, respect, and a positive experience. It’s a shame because the course itself is great, but the poor treatment from staff has ensured that I’ll never set foot there again. 1/5 - Would give zero stars if I could.
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Course Details
Access & Location
163 Kingstown Rd, Richmond, RI 02898, USA
Modest clubhouse offering registration and basic amenities
Walking permitted; terrain mostly gentle with some rolling hills, recommended sturdy golf shoes
No prior reservation necessary; first-come, first-served tee times typical during off-peak hours
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