Reviews of Newport National Golf Club (Golf)

Gregory Berry

Very nice track, terrific staff

peoplecarrots

Among the finest courses I've ever played

Tom Simone

Played Newport National last Saturday, August 28th. 10:28am Tee Time - we finished at 4:10pm. 5 1/2 hour round. A very nice course but they should be embarrassed. Would only play again mid-week.

wayne Chapman

If you like golf great place to go

Suzanne Butler

Newport National Golf Club, rated 4-1/2 stars, is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in Rhode Island. This links-style layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

Ross S

4.5 stars. Course was fantastic, a true links style layout. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because there is no range.

Kathy Bruneau

This golf course is absolutely beautiful and challenging. The only down fall is one price, whether you play 9 or 18.

Kerry Diomandes

worst experience on a golf course in 20 years. No ranger in sight. After 4 hours left with 5 holes to play. Better things to do than wait every shot. It took 55 minutes to play the 10th. They have gotten there last dime from me. loved the golf course, hated the way it was run

Jean Piette

DO NOT waste $150....not worth it. No driving range, 5 hour round during the week, every Yahoo in the area plays or it is the vacationer who plays 3x per year. Never saw a Ranger, and no golf etiquette anywhere. Overpriced Muni....

Joel Acheson

The cart stranded me on the 15th hole and apparently the employee that came to bring me a cart didn't feel that justified an apology--or even a courteous explanation.

papa john chicksoy@att.net

Friendly and attentive staff playing conditions wete great greens were just a little too slow for my liking but overall an enjoyable challenge

Barrett F

The course is always in great shape and has a decent layout that plays fair. I can't give the course more than three stars as the lack of a proper practice area and clubhouse really dings the property. If I was just reviewing the course itself, it would be a solid four stars, but including the lack of amenities for a course that costs over $100 and it brings it down a notch.

B Led

Nice course, very good condition and good staff. Pace of play was great and finished under 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon. The only real negative was the lack of warm up facilities.

Katie Desmond

Beautifully kept course. Worth the weekend greens fees. Greens are very tricky

John Quinn

Just played last week of August, pace was decent except for a few par 3s, course is in great shape. Carts required but are newer with GPS and course map. Small clubhouse with deck with food & bar service. Cart service on course for drinks. Courteous staff to help you enjoy your round.

Jordan Williams

Super challenging and in perfect shape! Very fun!

Mike Connors

I prefer Links courses. This is a great layout. Challenging but rewarding.

Joseph Max

I've played a number of courses across the country, Cabo, and Hawaii. This place is a treat, in my top 10. Addressing some issues with previous reviews. Slow play -- believe they've fixed this with new carts with GPS that track speed of play and allows the management to fix slower groups. We teed off at 10:00 on a Sunday and finished in 4 hours, 15 min. Green fees / value -- I payed a weekend rate of $150. For the course conditions and experience, I would say it was worth it. Maybe the higher fees chase away less serious players who play slower, thus helping speed of play. I've played many of the bigger name courses out there. Conditions yesterday were about as good as I've ever seen. Reminded me of Spanish Bay with the layout (minus the Pacific Ocean view). I actually preferred the conditions to SB. Lack of amenities, etc. I came to play golf so I didn't care how much $$$ was pumped into the pro shop facility. Finally, someone spending the money on the course instead of the clubhouse. The carts were awesome - gps, etc but also the most comfortable seats I've seen on a cart. Staff was great, no issues... Lunch at the turn was great as well with a variety of options.

Paul Harris

The course was in great shape. The tee boxes were immaculate. The greens were prefect. Everyone I met was friendly and respectful. I got moved up to the next group since I was a single so I didn't get the chance to see the practice area although I was surprised to hear there was no driving range. I'll be back and I recommend this course to anyone.

terrence gavan

This review is about the great running/walking (horses too) trail that circumvents the golf course. The Aquidneck Land Trust has an easement, so you can walk around most of the course and enjoy the lush landscape, with both wild and cultivated flowers and shrubs. This is one of the highest points on the island and you can see the ocean from certain points. Bonus: Find golf balls.

Todd Halliwell

Beautiful course, computer on cart for distance, very nice. Found the course challenging but alot of fun.

marc thibault

Great condition, well designed, courteous staff and great pace of play...but WAY too expensive in its current condition! Newport National is worth $80-100 MAX, sorry it just doesn’t live up to the hype.

Nelson Kelly

Well manicured but basic layout. Not that interesting.

Brian White

Very nice course. I would give five stars if the had a nicer clubhouse and weren't slightly overpriced.

Richard

Pretty good golf course. Ok experience.

Jay F

Great course and service. Make sure to get a newer cart with the GPS

Garth Tempel

Not bad

Brian Vinciguerra

Great experience. Very good shape.

Bill Zeoli

What a treat to play this place. A wonderful collection of interesting holes, excellent greens complexes and well placed bunkers. Very open, so wind is probably always a factor. Nice attentive service from the staff. Don't be loooking for any frills, though. They work from a trailer and an enclosed patio. Food and drink resonable priced., byr, really, who cares. Go for the golf and enjoy the experience.

james tollefson

the higher rates have chased the hacks and leagues away so the course is pristine once again. greens rolling true and the whole course cut to perfection. its expensive but worth it every now and then.

Eddie B

Great time spent with the fellas had a blast the course was quite dryer the i expected besides that greens challenge you and help u take lines you wouldn't shoot any other course

murdock macrae

Uncle

Matthew Hiltzik

Incredible condition, very playable but challenging layout just a beautiful place to enjoy a round. Staff were attentive and accessible. Only slight negative is no driving range, but otherwise outstanding.

George DeVine

One of the best golf courses in New England very challenging

Andrew Hawkins

We usually have a group of 20 golfers, travel in the winter and play, where we find an open golf club. We were looking at Newport National for the weekend, but $85 in the middle of winter is a joke. We will take our group else where.

JP Royal

I have played this course many times over the years. The course I like....the management/staff/customer service is THE WORST. They send you an email ( been on their list for a couple years ) for a 65$ rate, I show up with my foursome and we are charged 75$. I explain the email and was told in rude way that they just decided to raise their rates....??? Not the first time this has happened, only last time with some arguing I got the rate they sent out. This place will never get another dime from me again.... MUCH better courses in RI with better amenities and staff.

Dana Greene

A fine track but facilities are limited with no driving range and grill/pro shop in modular structure.

Peter Bell

Mixed review for me. The tee boxes, greens and fairways could not have been better. The carts were a level above all other cars I've ever seen. Comfortable seat cushions, GPS, cooler with ice, a real treat. My threesome played on Thursday at 2:00, the pace was okay until the 10th hole. A bottleneck of foursomes stuck on the 10th, left us waiting for at least 30 minutes. Perhaps one reason for the delay was the snack bar services. We were prompted to order lunch from the cart, presumably to have lunch waiting at the turn. Unfortunately the lunch was not ready, which held up the play even worse. That portion of the service was disappointing and awkward, not to mention the snack cart was absent for most of our round and not friendly when it did arrive. I was disappointed that there was no driving range and unimpressed overall for the price. Probably not going to play this course again.

Jorge Pineda

The food it's outstanding,the staff is professional and courteous it's an over all great experience

D Haggerty

Can't wait to go back very nice course