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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
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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
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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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Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Seaside was nice in early May!

The condition of the gold course was very nice. It had rained for two days straight just thirty-six hours before we played and there wasn't any sign of water in the fairways or around the greens. There was a very minute amount in some rough areas between holes. The fairways were in very good condition as was the greens. The greens were fast and had good roll. A great value at just twenty-five dollars.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice view on the bay on backnine

Played de Newport Bay course on a cold and very windy day.
The greens were fast and the roll is good. The fairways definitely needs more attention. The definition between rough and fairway is poor. I preferred the backnine because of the view on the bay is very nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great scenery!

We enjoyed playing this course. Unfortunately, the grasses were mainly dormant, so fairways did not have much color in April. The views of the adjoining marsh and bay areas always are superb. The breezes can alter your shots, so be careful, or a very playable course can turn harsh in a hurry. With the discounted rate, it was a great value as well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Newport course is very scenic

I'll return, great value for a nice location. i liked Newport over Seaside

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout with great water views

This is the better of the Ocean City Country Courses. Reasonable condition for January. Greens were moderate speed, but a lot of unrepaired pitch marks. Not crowded. Played the white tees (6000 yds). Most holes have reasonable landing areas. Several holes require some planing or they can cause high scores.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in good condition

Price was great. The greens are great for this time of the year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course on a rotten day.

We have played this course this fall and it was fantastic, however on this day, it was cold, windy, and rain. The course has great holes and vistas (from before), but this day it was just not a good day for sightseeing. At least no one else was foolish enough to slow us down.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Newport Bay-Scenic and Challenging

Well established golf course with panaramic views of the Assawoman Bay. Difficult greens, challenging course layouts and friendly staff. Worth the value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A nice challeging course

Played Newport Bay:

A nice break from the more demanding OC area resort couses. But you still have challeging holes and is not a push- over.
I would recommend playing newport bay in your course rotation.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value for the money

Nice course, friendly staff. The green were in great condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

not real long but challenging

Course was in great shape, greens were very good with good pace. Not s super long course but offers enough challenge to make up for that. Great staff and a worth while stop for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

An oldy but a goody

Wife and I played on 9/10.Pace of play was acceptable.
Greens were very fast and true as well as consistant.
An enjoyable outing. I will play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

2 courses -Newport and Seaside

Very different types of courses.....Seaside is not so "seaside" and is a pretty regular course.....I would not have been happy to have paid the courses advertised rate but golfnow made it most acceptable.
The Newport was an extremely challenging course with lots of water and bogs. Very scenic but very difficult if you don't know the course since there are visibility issues with water holes...but what a beautiful setting - be sure to take bug spray!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

There are better choices in OC

A decent course but not worth the money they want for it. I paid a discounted rate of $60 during the week. Course conditions and layout were ok but, nothing spectacular. There are better choices for the $ in OC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Incredible views, great couse, we play it a lot

This course plays well, and is challenging from the blues for us,and has been in good shape every time we have played it. The staff is helpfull and keep the pace of play moving.
The bay views are very nice

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course at a reasonable price

Newport is more challenging than Seaside but a little more expensive. Both are in good shape and fun to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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