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Ocean City Golf Club - Newport Bay
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6657 yards | 71.0 | 126 |
| Blue | 72 | 6307 yards | 69.4 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 6025 yards | 67.5 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5205 yards | 71.5 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.5/133 | 384 | 182 | 444 | 342 | 345 | 546 | 173 | 401 | 472 | 3289 | 433 | 338 | 520 | 216 | 535 | 440 | 349 | 178 | 359 | 3368 | 6657 |
| Blended M: 72.9/130 | 384 | 182 | 426 | 342 | 345 | 512 | 173 | 385 | 472 | 3221 | 414 | 338 | 520 | 199 | 535 | 405 | 349 | 178 | 359 | 3297 | 6518 |
| Blue M: 72.3/126 | 362 | 170 | 426 | 329 | 334 | 512 | 149 | 385 | 453 | 3120 | 414 | 321 | 487 | 199 | 520 | 405 | 329 | 172 | 340 | 3187 | 6307 |
| Blue/White M: 71.1/120 | 345 | 170 | 375 | 329 | 334 | 455 | 149 | 360 | 453 | 2970 | 360 | 321 | 487 | 150 | 520 | 370 | 329 | 155 | 340 | 3032 | 6002 |
| White M: 69.8/114 W: 73.5/130 | 345 | 140 | 375 | 305 | 300 | 455 | 120 | 360 | 425 | 2825 | 360 | 304 | 458 | 150 | 474 | 370 | 300 | 155 | 306 | 2877 | 5702 |
| White/Red W: 72.0/127 | 345 | 132 | 361 | 290 | 300 | 403 | 120 | 351 | 407 | 2709 | 344 | 304 | 374 | 139 | 470 | 349 | 300 | 155 | 229 | 2664 | 5373 |
| Red M: 65.0/113 W: 70.0/121 | 305 | 132 | 361 | 290 | 293 | 403 | 106 | 351 | 407 | 2648 | 344 | 255 | 374 | 139 | 470 | 349 | 272 | 125 | 229 | 2557 | 5205 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 |
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Photo submitted by Scottygolfs78 on 07/22/2025
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vineetsahni on 08/12/2022
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17th green Photo submitted by MacAndrews on 07/15/2022
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17 th hole Photo submitted by u314162976154 on 06/29/2022
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Photo submitted by allonsy on 12/09/2019
Enjoyable round
Paired up with part with a larger group. Corse was in good shape for this time of year.. Ranger had to push group ahead of us a couple of times. ,
Course is challenging but well worth the golf
This course was very nice, challenging if your a beginner. Definitely recommend this course to others. However, they need water coolers on more holes as well as maps of the holes. But using golfnow made this easy and the "hot deal" was fantastic. Would golf again! Won't be disappointed.
Average at best
The course is called Seaside but it doesn't really offer much of a seaside feel or view. The course is tree lined most of the way but is wide enough for driver. If this is a vacation trip to Ocean City there are many courses that are better. If you are a local or a twosome out for a relaxing 18 go for it but pay attention to the price. It is worth paying almost double for the top course. If you can find for under $40 go for it but it will not be that memorable of a day. I have played over 100 courses and keep ratings at home. This was not one of the best nor was it one of the worst. I enjoyed River Run more and it is about the same price.
Nice Course Great Deal thru Golf Now
Great Course, Staff was extremely Friendly. The Premier Course Newport bay had been Aerated last week, offered us that course at the same rate because the other 18 (seaside) was jammed. Greens were in great shape especially considering that they were aerated a week before.
If I had to be critical there about 4 holes where the mosquitos and horse flies were unbearable. I recommend bug spray.
Great Overall Experience.
First Time Player
The course was in very good condition and the layout, though somewhat open, offered sufficient challenge to most player levels. I played the Newport Bay course and it was very scenic with several holes featuring water and marsh views. Some wind on the water-oriented holes. Smallish greens with some topography. Moderate rough and some trees that restrict green access for those not familiar with the dogleg holes. Beware! I traveled from the Bethany Beach area in the AM and it took close to an hour to get there. Overall I thought it was worth the trip and I will be back.
poor service when scheduled with GolfNow
This is the 3rd time that happened to me (three diferent courses). When they realize that I have booked trough GolfNow, the service go down, they treat you as a welfare recepient. They told me that they don't make any money when I use GolfNow.
beautiful course
A must play course. Have played this course 4 times and have never been disappointed
Course is an excellent value
The conditions were first class, the entire staff were very helpful and friendly. The pace of play was good and we experianced no waiting the entire round.
Great conditions
Great value price from golf now. Course in excellent condition. Fun layout with lots of scenic holes along the bay.
extremely well laid out no cookie cutter course
Very nice course with a great layout. Nice views with the twists and turns of a course you dont play everyday.Great value with the Golfnow discount. Would recommend the course to anyone in the area. We drove 1 1/2 hrs to get there and it was stile worth it
Good Value
Course was as average, but good value for the money. Would recommend to others.
Challenging layout
Very nice layout, especially the back nine holes along the bay. Provides a challenge for every level. Good value
Great course, great value!
I played both courses at OC Golf Club, the GN Hot Deal rate, and enjoyed them both. The Newport Bay is far more picturesque and a little more challenging. Both courses are well kept, have good practice facilities and friendly staff.
average but lacking
the course was in great condition. the pace of play was extremely slow (3hrs front 9) and no visible marshaling. yardage marking is limited, no gps in carts. not really worth the drive, better courses
in the area.
Small, undulating greens
Played Newport Bay course on a Tuesday morning in 3 hours 45 minutes. Course was in excellent condition. Lots of blind shots, which was unexpected given the flat terrain. The greens were small but with a lot of undulations. Beautiful views from some of the holes. And lots of wind, which is probably to-be-expected, given the exposure on the back nine. I'd play this course again.
One of Ocean City's Finest.
I can't say enough about this course except I love it. Everyone on staff is so friendly and polite. The course was challenging yet easily playable for every level. Over all it was a great time and I looking forward to getting back out on this course!
Course in good shape
We have played this course several times and always enjoy it. It is a challenge for us but it is a fair test.
Great Course!
First time playing Newport Bay. Staff was terrific, course was in excellent condition. Pace of play was a little slow, but not too bad. This course competes nicely with the other Ocean City courses. Good value compared to some others.
Great Value
Fairways are in great shape. Greens are a little shaggy. Staff very responsive.
Best Ocean Course
Beautiful layout. Many holes along Newport Bay and marshes.. Shot 8 over usual score but was too nice to care.
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