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4.4
469 Reviews (469)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
167
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
91.4%
Recommend this course
437 out of 469 reviews
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4.6
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
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8 out of 9 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
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9 out of 10 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

4.4
469 Reviews (469)

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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Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 134
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Awesome

Very nice course. Great views, challenging holes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will play here again!! Pace was very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Newport bay

Big bag drop area when you arrive, I had never played here before and the staff was happy to lead me in the right direction to the clubhouse. As a single golfer I was paired up with another 2 some. Newport bay that day was cart path only that day ,which I did not like, but not the worst. The course was in good shape, the greens were perfect. Pace of play was a little slow, but that happens when you and other players aren’t sure where they are going.. in all I had a great time at the course that day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here

Was expecting more, pictures on website look amazing. Course is old and could use some changes. I agree there are some nice views of wetlands, but the course needs some renovations.

I played alone, and there was few twosomes in front of me, and older foursome holding us all up, hitting 50-100 yards if lucky. Now I’m all for everyone enjoying there round and having fun, but after 7-8 holes of waiting 10-15 mins to hit a shot. I understand some singles or twosomes should also join up, but nobody wanted to, so what are you to do, but wait. Could call and ask for ranger, but there wasn’t one, just the starter. Gave up after 8 holes.. Didn’t even see the back nine, which is probably better or the two nines. Other course looked in worse shape the Newport Bay, and looked like very small greens. Staff was nice, just wasn’t impressed with shape or pace. Golfers please let fast pace players or singles /doubles play through, it’s called golf edict, like driving on the highway, slower traffic stay in right lane..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Okay but……

On Newport Bay we had to play the front twice -because the 3 some in front of us were so obnoxiously slow.

The cart gentleman was just an awesome individual- offered to let us play the back that we had skipped.

At any rate - it was a good day to be out there - that’s what you get at the beach.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Brad

This was my third time playing this course and it was in excellent condition! Newport Bay is one of my favorite courses in all of OC. The greens rolled very true and had good pace to them. Being Memorial Day weekend the pace of play was very slow, but that's to be expected. Can't wait to come back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Views!

Normally playing in PA you don't get to experience the views that this course had to offer. Staff was friendly, and course was in good condition. Wind was a little challenging on the back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Had a great 4 day play stay at the Newport Bay Golf Course. Greens, fairways, tee boxes & SERVICE was A++. Bret and the staff were very friendly and professional. We will be coming back this year. Highly recommend this facility and course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Newport Bay Golf Course

Had a great 4 day play stay at the Newport Bay Golf Course. Greens, fairways, tee boxes & SERVICE was A++. Bret and the staff were very friendly and professional. We will be coming back this year. Highly recommend this facility and course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good bang for your Buck

Good layout. Got in a Hot deal and it was well worth the $50. Course is a beast in the wind. Some of the best water holes in OC. 6 sets of tees make it playable for all. Will definitely be back hopefully there will not be a 2-3 club wind blowing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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