39% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Newport National Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Newport National Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Newport National Gc, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Newport National Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Newport National Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
robin@newportnational.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
324 Mitchell's Ln, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Course Description
Newport National Golf Club is a premier public golf facility located in Middletown, Rhode Island. The 200-acre course, designed by Arthur Hills, features a links-style layout with ocean and bay views and winds off Narragansett Bay, offering challenging play for all skill levels. It markets itself as New England’s top public access course, with multiple amenities including a pro shop, memberships, and a tee-time booking system. The club emphasizes a coastal New England golf experience and nearby Newport attractions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
2002
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(161 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Newport National Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a power gauntlet with long par fours forcing tee-to-green decisions under constant length pressure. Shorter holes offer slim scoring windows amid risks of big numbers from misses.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727102 yards6494 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.7Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 433 | 193 | 176 | 322 | 476 | 478 | 557 | 382 | 3530 | 401 | 542 | 354 | 167 | 557 | 424 | 247 | 474 | 406 | 3572 | 7102 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 726553 yards5992 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 400 | 168 | 154 | 296 | 449 | 444 | 495 | 348 | 3240 | 383 | 505 | 326 | 148 | 523 | 396 | 212 | 439 | 381 | 3313 | 6553 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 715217 yards4770 metersCR 64.1Bogey 86.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.7 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 129 | 118 | 256 | 383 | 319 | 460 | 286 | 2609 | 317 | 408 | 263 | 113 | 426 | 314 | 159 | 362 | 246 | 2608 | 5217 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Newport National Gc
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Newport National Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Newport National Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started49% match
For BLACK tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Mechanics22%
37% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Visualization16%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Trajectory14%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started71% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
Green Reading15%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
20% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
20% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started45% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment14%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For RED tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
48% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
64% match
For RED tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
80% match
For RED tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
54% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
33% match
For RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Newport National Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Newport National Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Newport National Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Newport National Gc challenges consistency. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Newport National Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6160 yards. The back tees extend to 7102.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Newport National Gc?
With a course rating of 74.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Newport National Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7102.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Newport National Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Newport National Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 7102.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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