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3.7
520 Reviews (520)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
160
3 Stars
122
2 Stars
69
1 Stars
73
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
77.0%
Recommend this course
352 out of 520 reviews
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4.2
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 reviews
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3.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.6%
Recommend this course
54 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and affordable rates make this course a rewarding value for golfers at any level. The varied layout of par 3s and par 4s offers a fun, manageable challenge with a smooth pace of play.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 59
Length 3216 yards
Slope 84
Rating 57.2
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Newport Beach Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $24
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
520 Reviews (520)
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Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs a lot of work

Greens are in good shape, but golfers do not fix ball marks on greens. Repaired three or four marks per green during play. Course now requires holding onto drivers license and credit card if you rent a cart. They claim because of damage to a cart or two. New policy... id theft possibility is increased.... only course that I've played recently with this policy.... they collect phone numbers and I hope have insurance...., but.... bad policy unless they bond their employees. Teens on course lack any guidance.... five some created problems on back nine. I suggest playing elsewhere for a better golf experience... sorry Newport Golf course.... Baker in Fountain is a much better course for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/06/2020

Hello, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for your experience during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game and will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Newport Beach Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Once again I have nothing but great things to say about this course. Great shape fast greens and friendly staff. Will play here many more times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Why book ahead when they just let everyone show up and golf?

We had a tee time of 7:40 Saturday. It’s an executive course so we knew we’d be working on our irons. I’m not a big fan of teeing off on a Matt for each hikes first shot. Front 9 too is about 90 min.

My issue with the course if they way overbooked/ let too many people on. Our back 9 took about 3 hours! They implement a rule where 9 hole groups start on the back sucking the life out of your pace. Very clogged up, we made friends with the 3 groups behind us. Waiting to tee off.

I would compare this to Lake Forrest, basically a training course for your irons. Don’t expect to get done in a timely manner.

The course is nice, I did enjoy the holes and semi variety of the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 07/07/2020

Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely dissatisfied

I brought my wife here as a surprise. We have 3 boys under the age of 7, two of which are twins. Anyhow I surprised my wife with a 10:30am tee time today at your golf course only to find out that your facility was out of golf carts, and your tee’s were all under construction having us tee off from cracked, old, beat up, recycled turf. Absolutely ridiculous. The pace of play was slower than a darn dessert tortoise so I’m assuming they are over booking. Today’s surprise to my wife was ruined, we should have stayed home and enjoyed quiet time as we wasted not only valuable time together but money on this course. The website needs upgrading as the best thing about this experience was the pro shop. “Thanks guys for the shoes for my wife she loved them. “!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great little course

This is a nice mostly par 3 course. While it may be small and little rough around the edges, what with having range mats in the tee boxes, they definitely make up for it with price and using the most out of the limited space to make a fairly challenging course. Along with a decent driving range and well stocked pro shop and snack bar, this place gives every bang for your buck. Highly recommended for beginners, seniors, and people on a budget.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Times

Great little track to introduce golf to someone or just get out an walk a quick 9 on this we’ll-located Executive Course. Very friendly staff, easy rates. Easy to get on.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Diverse n fun little course

The layout was great: 2 holes right by the starter, then across the street to 4 holes then back across the street to 3 more then into a tunnel to ten then across a bridge to 11-12 and back across the bridge to 13-18. Nothing near 400 yards. Mostly par 3’s a few short part 4’s and a couple of longer par 4’s, if you play from the blues. A little over 3 hours for 18. Nice friendly staff and clientele. A twosome waved me into their group-nice guys: Scott and Jeff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser

I DID NOT PLAY TH COURSE...I CANCELLED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL AT THE GOLF NOW COMPANY4 DAYS BEFORE MY TEE TIME...GOLF NOW WTILL CHARGED ME BECAUSE IT WAS A "HOT TEE TIME" I NEVER SAW ANY PRINT SAYING THAT DISCLOSURE... IT MUST HAVE BEEN VERY SMALL PRINT....I WILL NEVER BOOK WITH GOLF NOW AGAIN....HIRE MOR PEOPLE SO A DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER CAN TALK TO YOU..... NOT A CHAT SESSION

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Commented on 05/27/2020

Hi, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you experienced at the course. Our goal is to keep the pace of play running smoothly and to never have it too backed up. As far as the raincheck goes, sounds like you prepaid for a Hot Deal on GolfNow. When this is the case, no money is paid to the pro-shop so there is no money that is owed back from the course. You may have booked other course times through GolfNow and that is why you were able to obtain a raincheck. If you call GolfNow, they would be happy to rectify the situation. We hope this clears any confusion up and we hope you give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

OC Value

Best course for your money. Morning rounds are quick. Afternoon can backup depending on the day. Greens are in excellent condition, fairways could use a little more TLC. Love the layout for short game practice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/19/2020

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit? Please know that we take customer feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing Newport Beach Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs Work!

A little Weed Killer and Fertilizer would go a long way to help this course. The tees are mats surprised! . Needs a coat of paint in places and good cleaning! PA

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/13/2020

Hi, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is very important to us. Please know that we are working to get everything up to par as the current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Newport Beach Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 69
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/13/2020

Hi, u314159919816! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

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Commented on 05/13/2020

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Newport Beach Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Glad to be back on the links

Great day on the links at Newport Beach Golf Course. The staff was awesome, and the owner greeted us with a warning that things were a bit slow with pace of play, due to everyone just being grateful to be out swinging the club again during the Covid-19 pandemic. Had a great time nonetheless, regardless of the pace of play, and enjoyed being at this facility. Greens were spectacular, and while this is not Augusta National, the entire track was enjoyable. Will definitely be back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

I was wondering why I put a deposit but then got charged more than $28 dollars

I put a $15 dollar deposit for 4 People for our Tee time at 7:40am on may1 2 of the four canceled so it was 2 that played I want to know why if I put a $15 dollar deposit I still got charged full price for the round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/13/2020

Hello, Frescas. We appreciate you reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the experience you had when booking your round. Your feedback about confusion during the booking process is important to us. We always want to make sure our golfers are clear about their purchase before checking out. We ask that you contact GolfNow customer service at 1 (800) 767-3574 for clarity. Please have your confirmation number handy. Thank you for playing Newport Beach Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

ok 4 the $

For the $ you pay it's ok. it needs new grass and better maintenance.

Driving range is good

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/04/2020

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Newport Beach Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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