Newport Country Club (Newport, RI, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
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Newport Country Club

Newport, RI, United States

Par
70
Holes
18
Yards
5,922
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 12 · 2
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Course Layout

197 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 197 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

114 bunkers
21,787 sq yd of sand — 6.3 bunkers per hole on average.
539 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
463 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
868 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
1.58 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 3 fairway zones.
114 bunkers · 24 greens · 3 fairway zones · 55 tee boxes · 1 water hazards.

About Newport Country Club

Newport Country Club is a historic private golf club in Newport, Rhode Island, US. Founded in 1893, it hosted both the first U.S. Amateur Championship and the first U.S. Open in 1895.

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What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Middle

Rating 70.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 74 +2
10 10 80 +8
15 15 85 +13
20 21 91 +19
25 27 97 +25
30 33 103 +31

Championship

Rating 69.3 · Slope 112 · Par 70 · 5,922 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 74 +4
10 9 79 +9
15 14 83 +13
20 19 88 +18
25 24 93 +23
30 29 98 +28

Back

Rating 67.0 · Slope 110 · Par 70 · 5,600 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 2 69 +-1
10 7 74 +4
15 12 79 +9
20 16 83 +13
25 21 88 +18
30 26 93 +23

Forward

Rating 56.3 · Slope 100 · Par 70 · 4,788 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 -9 47 +-23
10 -5 51 +-19
15 0 56 +-14
20 4 60 +-10
25 8 65 +-5
30 13 69 +-1

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 5 35 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 4 35 70
Yards 293 310 312 383 184 180 357 369 535 2,923 347 361 347 157 417 201 363 481 325 2,999 5,922
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 3 · 180 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 9
Par 5 · 535 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 13
Par 3 · 157 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 363 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Newport Country Club

Your Game Plan for Newport Country Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Middle

Yards:
6,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.0
Slope:
130

Championship

Yards:
5,922
Par:
70
Course Rating:
69.3
Slope:
112

Back

Yards:
5,600
Par:
70
Course Rating:
67.0
Slope:
110

Forward

Yards:
4,788
Par:
70
Course Rating:
56.3
Slope:
100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Newport Country Club?

Newport Country Club is a par 70 course with 18 holes measuring 5,922 total yards. Front nine par 35 (2,923 yards), back nine par 35 (2,999 yards).

What is the longest hole at Newport Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 9, a par 5 playing 535 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Newport Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 180 yards.

What should I shoot at Newport Country Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.