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Newport Country Club

280Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: (401)846-3701Fax: (401)842-0930

This is an average length course with real personality. The greens are undulating on the short holes and slightly sloped on the long holes. The fairways are narrow, requiring accurate shot placement if you wish to have a chance at a birdie or par. This club was originally founded in 1894 and has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. It was and named to "GOLF Magazine's" 1995 list of the "First 100 Clubs in America." "Golf Digest" rated this as the 2nd "Best in State" course for the years 1995 through 1998. In addition, "GOLFWEEK" chose it 51st in the category of "America's 100 Best Classical Courses" for 1997, 59th in 1998 and 71st in 1999. The U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur tournaments were held here in 1895.

Holes: 18

Greens: Bent Grass

Fairways: Bent Grass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Back Tees	70	6735	72.7	129
Middle Tees	72	6482	71.3	130
Forward Tees	72	5574	72.6	122

Greens Fees:	$20-$49
Course Type:	private
Dress Code:	No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season:	Apr 1 to Oct 31 (closed on Mondays)
Guest Policy:	Closed

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Course reviews for Newport Country Club
Average Golfer Review (4.0 Stars):

Number of Reviews: 3
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6 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

average, Sep 24, 2004

reviewer: jeff ehitley from ny

a links course in name only. the blue blood atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired, however, once teed off, the course is an enjoyable experience. the par 3's are particularly splendid with most of them playing 200 yards with the wind against. greens are rewarding, with slightly less break than first appears. demand one of the highly knowledgable irish caddies to gain that extra advantage.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

great course, May 31, 2004

reviewer: golfer man from Newport, RI USA

newport CC is an amazing golf course that should be played by everyone.

4 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

classic, Mar 29, 2004

reviewer: raggsie from newport ri

Classic links golf course. A must play.

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