Private

Newport Country Club

Alister Index

Course

Prestige

Compete

Alister Index

Course

Prestige

Compete

Newport, RI · Founded 1893

Newport Country Club is a private golf club in Newport, Rhode Island, designed by William Davis in 1893. The club has 18 holes, a par of 70. The average member handicap is 18.5 with 9% single-digit players.

William Davis designed America's oldest golf club on seaside terrain where Atlantic winds turn straightforward holes into strategic puzzles. The 1893 layout has evolved carefully over 130 years, maintaining its links-like character while hosting major amateur championships.

Scorecard

5,922 yardsRating 67.6Slope 114

Swipe to see all holes →

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Par	4	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	5	35	4	4	4	3	4	3	4	5	4	35	70
Blue	293	310	312	383	184	180	357	369	535	2,923	347	361	347	157	417	201	363	481	325	2,999	5,922
White	286	302	302	377	171	163	345	356	521	2,823	333	341	333	144	373	165	357	442	320	2,808	5,631
Gold	281	273	284	335	162	160	294	338	482	2,609	299	328	309	133	324	160	323	411	305	2,592	5,201
MIDDLE	286	302	332	377	171	163	345	356	521	2,853	333	341	333	144	373	165	357	442	320	2,808	5,661
FORWARD	272	237	265	319	130	155	264	295	446	2,383	230	326	290	130	296	133	268	433	298	2,404	4,787
Hdcp	17	15	9	3	1	13	11	7	5		16	14	10	18	2	4	6	8	12

Member Profile

Above Average

18.5

Avg Handicap

Median Handicap17.5

Handicap Distribution

ScratchSingle digitTeens20+

Single-digit players9%

Gender split73% M / 27% F

Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.

About Newport Country Club

Newport plays nothing like its modest yardage suggests, with firm conditions and constant ocean breezes that demand creative shot-making. The greens are smaller and more crowned than modern designs, requiring approach shots that land short and run up rather than flying directly to pins. This is golf in its purest form—no artificial features, just natural terrain, coastal weather, and the challenge of playing the conditions as you find them.

Visit Official Website →

Key Facts

Newport Country Club is located in Newport, Rhode Island.
Club type: private.
Course architect: William Davis.
Year founded: 1893.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 70.
Average member handicap: 18.5.
Single-digit handicap players: 9%.
GHIN-registered members: 33.
Alister Index score: 80/100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Country Club

Who designed Newport Country Club?

Newport Country Club was designed by William Davis. The course was established in 1893. It features 18 holes.

How many holes does Newport Country Club have?

Newport Country Club is an 18-hole private golf club. The club was founded in 1893.

What is the Alister Index score for Newport Country Club?

Newport Country Club scores 80 out of 100 on the Alister Index (grade B-). The score is based on 3 of the five dimensions — course quality, exclusivity, prestige, member experience, and competitiveness — using the data available for this club.

Where is Newport Country Club located?