Building Your Dream Golf Vacation: Rhode Island Golf Packages
Planning a golf trip to Rhode Island? While the state is small enough to be explored from a single home base, creating a 'stay-and-play' package can streamline your trip and often provide great value. Here's a guide to building your own Rhode Island golf package.
Step 1: Choose Your Hub City
Where you stay will determine the feel of your trip.
- Newport: Ideal for a high-end trip focused on Newport National, with world-class dining, shopping, and history right at your doorstep.
- Providence: A central location that provides easy access to courses across the state, including Triggs Memorial. Offers a vibrant city atmosphere with great restaurants.
- Westerly/South County: Perfect for a more relaxed, beach-town vibe, with access to courses like Winnapaug, Meadow Brook, and Richmond CC.
Step 2: Anchor Your Itinerary
Pick your 'must-play' courses first and book those tee times. For most, this will be Newport National. Once your anchor rounds are set, you can fill in the rest of your schedule with other courses in the area.
Step 3: Look for Official Packages
Some hotels and courses partner to offer official stay-and-play packages. For example, the Newport Beach Hotel & Suites, located near Newport National, often has golf packages available. Always check the websites of hotels near your target courses for deals.
Step 4: Build Your Own Package
Don't be afraid to create your own package. Book your hotel and tee times separately to get the exact itinerary you want. A sample trip could look like this:
- Day 1: Arrive in Providence, play an afternoon round at Triggs Memorial.
- Day 2: Drive to Newport for a morning round at Newport National, explore the town in the afternoon.
- Day 3: Head to South County for a round at Meadow Brook before departing.