
Newport Course
The Golf Club of Newport


About this course
Newport, at The Golf Club of Newport, carves a compelling round through the rolling hills of upstate New York. Established in the late 20th century, the course presents a modern take on traditional parkland design, demanding strategic play across its generous fairways. While not steeped in major championship lore, Newport provides a challenge that favors the thoughtful golfer who can manage approach shots into undulating greens. Its understated reputation resonates with a dedicated membership drawn to the pure enjoyment of the game amidst the region's serene landscape. The Golf Club of Newport’s clubhouse is renowned for a unique and cherished tradition: each year, a single member is awarded the coveted "Golden Mulligan" – a one-time, no-questions-asked do-over on any shot, adding a distinctive layer of camaraderie and playful competitiveness to the club's atmosphere.
Quick facts
- Location
- Newport, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Geoffrey Cornish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,067 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
Getting there
The Golf Club of Newport sits in the remote uplands of northern New York, most readily accessed via Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), roughly ninety minutes to the south, or alternatively through smaller regional hubs such as Watertown International (ART) closer to the Canadian border. The drive north from Syracuse carries you through the transition zone between the Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack foothills, where the landscape gradually steepens and the air sharpens as you climb into the high country. Private aviation brings guests to smaller regional strips in the area, offering a more discreet arrival suited to the club's understated character. The final miles unfold through quiet back roads lined with birch and evergreen, the terrain opening into the rolling, windswept terrain that defines this corner of upstate New York - a landscape as uncompromising and authentic as the golf course itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Newport
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Newport has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 6 logged golfers.
Newport was designed by Geoffrey Cornish.
Yes. Newport is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Newport is 72.
Newport plays 7,067 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Newport is 131.



