The Vineyard Course
The Vineyard Course at Newport National is a wonderful complement to the existing Orchard Course. Set on a gently rolling terrain, each hole is carefully crafted so they blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings and preserve the historic stone walls and specimen oak trees. Much like the Orchard Course, the Vineyard Course has a charming New England feel that is reminiscent of many classic old golf courses found in the Northeast. Along with a beautiful new clubhouse, the Vineyard Course also provide a new state-of-the-art practice facility, which includes a double-ended driving range with over 70,000 square feet of practice tee and multiple target greens. It also includes a one acre short game area with multiple bunkers and ample fairway surrounds so players can practice virtually any short shot they can imagine.
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Hole-by-hole Course Tour
Hole 1
This slightly uphill drive, often played into the prevailing wind, must favor the left-center of the fairway. Miss right, and
your approach becomes a challenge, as the green is blind from the fairway. Small in size, the green is well protected by a bunker guarding the front right, demanding a precise second shot.
Hole 2
Favoring the left-center of the fairway off the tee is essential, as a rescue runs the entire length of the right side. On your second shot, avoiding the two cross bunkers will leave you in prime position to attack the green and score.
Hole 3
Featuring the largest green on the new nine, hitting the putting surface may seem inviting, but don’t be fooled. The subtle yet challenging contours of the green complex can quickly turn a birdie look into a
demanding two-putt for par.
Hole 4
A large lake comes into play, adding both beauty and difficulty to the challenge. The green features some of the most pronounced square contours of any of our new greens, rewarding a confident approach and a steady putting stroke.
Hole 5
The putting surface slants noticeably from right to left, rewarding a thoughtful approach. Miss slightly right, and the closely mowed area can be used to your advantage, allowing the ball to feed gently onto the green.
Hole 6
Fescue and a series of bunkers guard the entire right side, placing a premium on accuracy. The kidney-shaped green is protected by a large bunker in front, demanding a confident approach. Miss a bit long, however, and you’ll find a beautifully maintained closely mowed area that offers a fair chance to get up and down.
Hole 7
A deep bunker guards the left side of the green, which slopes distinctly from left to right and is small in size. Precision is essential here—par on this hole can truly make your day.
Hole 8
After successfully maneuvering your way up the fairway, you’ll face a tricky third shot that requires pinpoint accuracy to hold the green. Shallow in depth and guarded by a massive front bunker, this green rewards precision and punishes hesitation.
Hole 9
The approach plays to a soft, gently undulating green, with bunkers guarding both the right and left sides. A collection area surrounds the putting surface, often allowing for a manageable up-and-down to close out your round on a high note.
Golf Course Architect
Designed by
Arthur Hills
Hills • Forrest • Smith
The name Arthur Hills is well recognized in the world of golf. Arthur was the founding principal of Hills & Forest International Golf Course Architects. With over 40 years of experience, he was responsible for designing more than 185 new golf courses around the world and was called upon to refine or renovate more than 125 courses including some of the country’s most renowned clubs.
Course Conservation
Audubon International has designated Newport National Golf Club as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. This certification recognizes the efforts we have made in environmental stewardship through participation in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Under this program, we continually strive toward best management practices in environmental planning; wildlife and habitat management; chemical use reduction and safety; water conservation; water quality management; and outreach education.
Newport National partners with the Aquidneck Land Trust to preserve open space and natural wildlife habitats. A conservation easement protects the property which includes nearly five miles of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, a bridle and walking path along the course perimeter.
Guest Information
The atmosphere at Newport National is designed to be warm and welcoming. Rules are established to help assure your enjoyment of the club, not to restrict it. Members are responsible for informing their guests of the dress requirements prior to their arrival at the club. Here are a few items worth noting before your visit.
Course Attire:
Newport National asks that proper attire be worn at all times on the golf course. Proper attire includes:
- A collared golf shirt
- Slacks and Bermuda length shorts for men
- Slacks, skirts and skorts for women
- Proper head-wear (forward facing hats)
- Shoes with soft spikes only
We ask you kindly leave your denim, t-shirts, tank tops, and shoes with metal spikes at home.
Management reserves the right to define “appropriate” attire. Anyone not wearing appropriate attire will be asked to purchase proper apparel in the golf shop before being given access to the golf course.
Course Rules:
- U.S.G.A. Rules of Golf govern all play except where modified by local rules.
- Please replace divots, rake bunkers, repair ball and spike marks on greens.
- The club considers the speed of play of paramount importance and has a goal of 4 hour golf. The Ranger will ask slow players to skip open holes or request they play the course another day if unable to keep pace.
- All players are requested to keep up with the group in front. If there is an open hole ahead, let faster groups go through.
- Remember, 3 minutes is the time limit for searching for a lost ball.
- Practicing is not allowed on the golf course.
- All roads and cart paths are played as ground under repair.
- Golfers are restricted from entering environmentally sensitive areas.
- Play any ball as it lies near stonewalls, no relief.
- Please obey all posted signs.