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3.7
317 Reviews (317)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
79.4%
Recommend this course
272 out of 317 reviews
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3.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.7
Layout
3.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
2.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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3.6
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.5
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pristine tee boxes and fairways make this Ocean City layout a reliable go-to for well-maintained conditions. The course design earns consistent praise for its approachable yet engaging layout with plenty of sand play.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6701 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.4

Ocean City Golf Club offers two championship courses: Newport Bay and Seaside. Opened in 1959, the Seaside Course is the club's original layout and since opening it has remained an Eastern shore favorite. It has a more traditional design than the other course, which underwent a renovation and rebuild. Seaside offers classic greens tightly lined with bunkers that are balanced with wide-open, player-friendly fairways. It is a challenging but playable test that is popular amongst locals. Five sets of tees make it even more approachable. The views of the marshes and bay, as well as the trees, give the course the feel of one in the Carolinas. In addition to the two courses, Ocean City Golf Club also offers a driving range and putting green before teeing off.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.7
317 Reviews (317)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 7
Water Hazards 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Playing Multiple Courses 14
Seniors 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12
Near Local Attractions 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Time in the Wind and Rain

Was paired with two local gentleman that were very nice and helpful. There was nobody in front of us the whole round. It was a windy day in the mid 40's with the rain coming in on the back nine. The cart girl came around often and was very pleasant. Nobody seems to rake the traps but that seems to be common at most courses these days unfortunately.

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

Pleasurable Round

Course in great shape. Excellent speed of play. Nice staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Average

Enjoyed the course however it rained the night before and the course holds water.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hello Jeffery, thank you for giving our course, Ocean City Golf Club, a three-star review. We are sorry to hear that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. However, we are glad to see that you enjoyed the course layout and pace of play.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

A hot day. The course was in good shape. Maybe the locals knew something we didn't since there was nobody in front or behind us. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes were out in force. Maybe the Newport Bay course would been better to keep the mosquitoes away.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/25/2017

It is an outdoor sport!

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

Hidden gem

Tucked away near Assateague Island beach, the course was a pleasure to play. Nicely manicured and well thought out. Mostly flat which I greatly appreciated. Greens guarded by bunkers. Really enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout

Not a course I wish to return to as the greens are too slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/04/2017:
Joseph, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Ocean City Golf Club-Newport Bay. We are happy to see that you enjoyed our staff and pace of play. Your feedback will be used to make future improvements, as needed. We hope that you will give us the chance to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to rate our golf course, Ocean City Golf Club - Newport Bay in the Washington DC area. We are sorry to see that the course layout may not have been enjoyable and your feedback is appreciated. We hope that you had a good experience with our staff and that you had a smooth round. Thank you for playing with us and we hope to earn your business again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Not all the bells and whistles of some other area courses but the conditions are great. Pace of play was excellent, 4 hour round on a Saturday afternoon in June. Will be back here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice and somewhat challenging

Like the course. Sometimes though it seems that there are too many people on the course that are I. a hurry to get to the 19th hole. I'm a 10 handicap so I know I'm not playing slow. Relax and enjoy the day!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Very playable track

Closed out my trip here. It's a very playable track good for the first day actually. Not alot of hazards or major trouble but still challenging enough. Has rained all week so cart paths only. I had the first tee time and played alone in 2:38 which is fast even for me. Considering the rain the greens were in great shape , There was some work being done on the tee boxes but overall a very enjoyable round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

The course was in great condition and greens awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

No major difficulties such as marsh's, water hazards, hilly terrain, or other. But challenging because a lot of trees and tght fairways. Very nice scenary. Course conditions were very good. Definitely I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good time. Got behind 4 foursomes of women who were competing for some state thing. They were ridiculous with the time they took.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

In good condition. Easy to play with wide fairways, flat lies, and little trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A level playing field..

Course, including greens and tee boxes were in decent shape. Had cart path only because of rain the night before but play was fast. Use to hills, slopes, etc in Pa. So enjoyed playing a course without having to adjust for those type of shots. Used Golf Now and saved $$, but the person at the counter seemed to treat me as a second class citizen, knowing they were not earning any fees from my tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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