Misquamicut Club

Overview: Misquamicut Club occupies a coastal setting in Watch Hill where sandy ground, exposed edges, and seaside vegetation give the course its character. The compact layout is associated with strategic green contours and the changing conditions of the Rhode Island shore.

History: The available historical record describes a layered course history. Early holes are attributed to Willie Park Jr., with later work associated with Tom Bendelow, Seth Raynor, and Donald Ross. The ranked course record identifies the Ross-era layout as dating to 1922.

Did You Know? Misquamicut takes its name from a regional Watch Hill place name that is commonly translated as red fish, linking the club to the local coastal landscape.