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4.5
476 Reviews (476)
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
91.7%
Recommend this course
444 out of 476 reviews
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4.7
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.7
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Newport Bay's challenging layout delivers scenic holes and well-maintained conditions that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly staff, solid amenities, and competitive pricing make this course a strong value in Orange County.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6657 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.0

Ocean City Golf Club boasts 36 holes of championship golf. The Seaside Course opened in 1959 and it was later joined by the Newport Bay Course. Both offer scenic views of the surrounding marshes and bay. Newport Bay is a formidable challenge but it will test your ability to think strategically, not your distance. Strategically placed bunkers come into play and the subtle contours of the landscape were utilized to their full extent. The course is a formidable test but it is player friendly enough to appeal to all skill levels. The golf course also touts some of the most scenic views on the Mid-Atlantic coast, although the surroundings are more Carolinian in feel. Both of Ocean City's courses offer something different. Seaside has a more traditional design but both offer plenty of variety.

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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lester George

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

4.5
476 Reviews (476)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Forced Carries 24
Bunkers 21
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Locals 18
A Weekend Splurge 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 16
Near Local Attractions 10

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wide open course

Course is in great condition ! Courteous staff and helpful attendants ! Will play there again soon !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot deals rule

Course in great shape after many days of rain.. Hot deal was perfect made for a great time..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Never again

We finished our morning round early and headed here for our afternoon tee time. In the parking lot/bag drop area were two groups for 5-6 foursomes. Each going out on different courses. They were drinking to excess to say the least prior to going out. While on the course they were loud and rude. They threw beer cans and insults at other golfers. The speed of play was at a crawl. The ranger were told repeatedly. He did nothing but say they paid their money to play. After nine holes the rangers were no where to be found. At one point at the 14th hole their were 6 groups on the hole or waiting to play. After the end of this 5 Hr and 20 minute round, the course staff was gone. The pro stop closed and all the rangers and starter were gone.. Possibly the worse golf experience I have ever had.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice and Slow

The golf course is an excellent layout in pretty good shape. We were very disappointed in the pace of play. Never saw a Marshall the entire 5 1/2 hours plus to play 18 holes. We waited on every single hole, every single shot and it never opened up. One group playing extremely slow was allowed to stifle everyone behind them. Very poor job of monitoring pace of play by management.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A pleasant, uncomplicated course

Seaside is a fun course for a high handicap golfer. Skilled players will not be challenged. Not particularly scenic but well maintained and in very good condition. Regular green fees in the $65-$75 range are too expensive for this course. However, a Golf Now Hot Deal rate of $34 was a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Ocean City GC: Newport Bay

The Newport Bay course a OCGC is one of my favorite tracks on Delmarva. However, playing it this past week was quite a disappointment. The bermuda fairways were no where near ready for play and the greens still had pock marks from the last aeration, all at a premium price. Given the condition, a significantly reduced green fee should have been applied.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Cold and Windy

Even though the weather was bad; 50 degrees, overcast and gusts up to 30 mph we had fun. This course is most challenging because it has a half dozen dog leg lefts, so shaping shots is key.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OC Newport

Always in nice condition always challenging always fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course awesome value on golf now.

Played Newport Bay 1st and pace was great. Enjoyed it so much did a replay on Seaside. Two different courses and both were in good shape. Greens rolled true! We spent 100.00 total for 2 people and played 36 holes of golf each. Can't beat the price, will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course was in nice shape

Haven't played there in several years. Couse was in great condition and challenging. Staff very friendly. Only problem was they ran out of practice balls. They need a bigger automatic ball machine. Would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff.

The staff could not have been nicer. There is not much water in play. Well maintained course and facilities. Large clubhouse. Frequent beverage cart. Overall very good golfing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Smooth Greens

Course was in amazing shape. The greens were in super shape.
Very good layout. Nice little practice area next to the putting green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 161
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing

Must play if in OC MD area

Country club treatment and playing conditions. Newport course was in immaculate condition. Fairways wwre evenly cut and greens rolled true. Extremely friendly staff with good food and service. Definitely a must play if in the OC MD area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has beautiful vistas .

Newport Bay is a beautiful course with many challenging but fair holes. The place of play was a little slow but ok. The greens were in excellent shape. The price is right if you have a discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

The Newport Bay course is a joy to play as the conditions are excellent, and the views spectacular. With friendly and very accommodating staff this course rates as one of my all time favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

O C Newport Course

Course in great condition. Very friendly staff. Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day

Played with 3 other visitors really enjoyed the course , back nine was really great with wind coming off the bay, loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course for vacationer

course was in good condition, fairways and greens were well maintained. the views are excellent. played this course before and returned because of them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad Score Card

I'm not sure if they updated the golf course or what happen but the back 9 does not match the scorecard. It really confused us and I wish we were made aware of this when we started.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mosquitos were horrendous

I almost quit the course the mosquitos were so bad. We should have been warned by the club house and by the starter and we should have been told to load up on bug spray. We were not.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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