
Newport Beach Course
Newport Beach Golf Course

About this course
Newport Beach Golf Course is a municipal facility located in the heart of Orange County's coastal community. Designed by Harry Rainville and later renovated by his son David Rainville, the course occupies a relatively flat parcel of land characteristic of the Southern California coastline. The layout serves as an accessible public option in an area known for its concentration of private clubs and resort courses. The course operates as a par-59 executive layout, featuring a combination of par-3 and par-4 holes designed to accommodate players of varying skill levels and time constraints. The compact routing makes efficient use of the available property, with holes generally playing straight and open. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, while mature trees frame some fairways and add definition to the playing corridors. As a municipal course in a densely populated coastal area, Newport Beach Golf Course serves both local residents and visitors seeking a quick round or practice opportunity. The facility includes a lighted driving range and practice areas, making it a popular destination for evening practice sessions. The course's location near the Pacific Coast Highway and proximity to Newport Harbor places it within the broader context of Orange County golf, offering a casual alternative to the region's more demanding championship layouts.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1966
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Harry Rainville, David Rainville
- Par
- 59
- Length
- 3,180 yards
- Difficulty
- 57.2/84
- Course Vaults score
- 4.6
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, a quick fifteen-minute drive north along the Pacific Coast Highway, though private aviation guests often prefer the discretion of the airport's Atlantic Aviation FBO. The approach to Newport Beach Golf Course traces the edge of the Back Bay estuary, where tidal marshlands and preserved wetlands give way to the manicured fairways tucked between the coastal bluffs and the rhythmic hum of Pacific surf. This municipal gem sits quietly within one of Southern California's most exclusive enclaves, its arrival marked not by grand gates but by the sudden shift from beachfront boulevards to the open, salt-aired expanse of links-style terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Newport Beach
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Newport Beach has a Course Vaults score of 4.6 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Newport Beach was designed by Harry Rainville and David Rainville.
Yes. Newport Beach is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Newport Beach is 59.
Newport Beach plays 3,180 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Newport Beach is 84.





