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Newport Country Club hosted both the first U.S. Amateur and the inaugural U.S. Open, helping launch competitive golf in America.
About
Newport Country Club is a private, historically significant club on the Rhode Island coast. Designed by William F. Davis and later shaped by A.W. Tillinghast, it boasts links-style characteristics, Bent/Poa Annua greens, and a storied legacy as a USGA founding club and past U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur host.
Caddie Tip
With ever-present ocean winds, club selection can change quickly on approach shots. Many greens are elevated and slope away from the fairway, so keeping the ball below the hole is vital. Trust your caddie’s advice on putt breaks, which are often subtle and influenced by surrounding water views.
The Main Challenge
The greatest challenge at Newport Country Club is contending with steady ocean winds, which sweep across the open, rolling landscape and dramatically impact club selection and trajectory. Accurate approaches to subtly contoured, elevated greens are essential, and recovery from the deep rough and pot bunkers is demanding.
The Good
Members and guests rave about the course’s authentic links feel, sweeping coastal vistas, and demanding wind conditions. The iconic clubhouse and storied history create a sense of prestige and tradition for every round, and many love the challenging finish in view of the elegant mansion.
The Not So Good
Some golfers note that the course can suffer from drainage issues in wet weather, particularly after heavy coastal rain. Others wish for enhanced practice facilities and more consistent fairway conditions during late season, particularly along the lower-lying holes bordering the wettest areas.
Signature Hole:
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18
The 18th hole at Newport Country Club is a classic par 4 that finishes in front of the imposing and iconic clubhouse. Demanding both a precise drive and a well-placed approach to its subtly contoured green, the hole serves as a fitting and memorable end, with breathtaking views of the course and bay.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is a grand historic building offering formal dining, locker facilities, banquet spaces, elegant lounges, and sweeping veranda views of the course and coastline. Members enjoy top-tier service, tradition, and impressive architecture throughout the property.
Practice Facilities
Practice facilities include a full grass driving range, short-game area with putting and chipping greens, and dedicated bunker practice. The clubhouse also offers premier amenities such as formal and casual dining, locker rooms, and event spaces in a historic mansion.
Dress Code:
Prestigious
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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