Reviews Newport Country Club

I've died and gone to golf heaven, I've been trying to get on this course since the early 80's, and never even coming close to stepping foot on the property. Newport Country Club, founded in 1893, is a historic private golf club in Rhode Island, that hosted both the first U.S. Amateur Championship and the first U.S. Open in 1895. Newport Country Club is one of the founding 5 members of the United States Golf Association and is one of the most historical courses in the United States. The grand old clubhouse built by Whitney Warren is what just stands out so much when you first arrive. What an incredible experience to play a course that has had a big part in the evolution of golf in the United States and one that has so much historical significance. I can remember watching Tiger Woods win the US Am on TV here, but would never thought I would get a chance to play such an exclusive , that the US Presidents play in their free time...!

Newport Country Club is home to one of the top-rated and finest championship golf courses in New England. The excellent open, links-style layout contains a wealth of wonderfully crafted, memorable and challenging holes. Definitely a course that will challenge your all-round game. However, this is a private course generally playable only by members and their guests.

Had the chance to join for the time I was at the Naval War College. Being from RI and knowing RI kids don't necessarily get to play there. I absolutely had to take advantage of the opportunity. Apply, interview with the club president, and told to go drop off my fee with the membership secretary at the business office. Then 13 months of pure joy less the 3 months of a bad winter. One hole, the 14th, par 3 says it all. Hitting 205 from the tips next to the back veranda of the clubhouse looking toward the ocean to a green overhanging on the side of a hill. Played it with everything from driver-to-9-iron depending on the weather and wind. Awesome. No frills, but where else can a foursome of walkers play in 3-3.5 hours. Even my home course, as great as it is, still can't top that course.