NEWPORT NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Middletown, RI, USA
Designed by Arthur Hills

Orchard at Newport National rises from former farmland, transforming Rhode Island soil into a sprawling, open layout that echoes the grand links courses of the British Isles. The wide fairways – unusually generous for the region – invite aggressive play off the tee, though wayward shots can quickly find the knee-high fescue rough that defines the course's character. The prevailing winds off the nearby Atlantic require constant calculation, turning seemingly straightforward holes into strategic puzzles.
Arthur Hills sculpted this modern marvel, cleverly utilizing the rolling terrain to create a course both challenging for accomplished players and accessible to higher handicaps. While lacking the championship pedigree of some nearby clubs, Orchard at Newport National offers a pure golfing experience, prioritizing playability and enjoyment. It favors those who can shape the ball against the coastal breeze.
Known locally as simply "Newport National," the club draws a membership largely comprised of passionate golfers who value camaraderie and a relaxed atmosphere. The clubhouse, understated yet elegant, is often filled with lively post-round discussions about the day's triumphs and tribulations.
Reviews
their sole focus is on the golf course, and it shows
Pricey for the service you get. Great layout. Need to put more $ into the course
Fun Track Plush Green
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Orchard at Newport National Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 56 explicit golfer ratings.
Orchard was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Orchard at Newport National Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Orchard is 72.
Orchard plays 7,244 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Orchard is 139.