Newport RI Golf Courses: Public Courses, Mini Golf & Where to Stay

Newport things to do guide · Reviewed October 2026

The best Newport RI golf courses for visitors are Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, Green Valley and Montaup country clubs in Portsmouth, and the 9-hole Jamestown Golf Course across the bridge. Newport itself is home to the famous (and private) Newport Country Club, and Aquidneck Island adds two more private clubs, a mini golf course and a year-round indoor golf center. This guide sorts out which courses you can actually book, what each one is like, and where to stay for a golf weekend.

Newport golf courses at a glance

Public golf courses near Newport, RI

There is no public 18-hole course inside Newport’s city limits, but the best public golf near Newport is only a short drive away in Middletown and Portsmouth. These are the courses where visitors can book a tee time.

Newport National Golf Club (Middletown)

Newport National is the headline public course on Aquidneck Island. Its Orchard Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout that stretches to about 7,244 yards from the back tees, designed by Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers on land that was once a large landscape nursery. It plays like a links course, with rolling fairways, marshland and well-placed bunkers, and it looks out over the Sakonnet Passage toward the ocean. Wind off the water is part of the challenge, so pack an extra club. Golfweek named it one of the top new courses in America soon after it opened, and it is the course most visiting golfers ask about first.

Address: 324 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 · Phone: (401) 848-9690 · Newport National website

Green Valley Country Club (Portsmouth)

Green Valley is a semi-private 18-hole championship course that is open to public play. It is a good choice if Newport National is booked or you want a more relaxed round. The club has a full pro shop, two golf professionals who give private lessons, junior summer programs, and a banquet room for golf outings, receptions and dinners.

Address: 371 Union Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · Phone: (401) 847-9543 · Green Valley website

Montaup Country Club (Portsmouth)

Montaup sits at the north end of Aquidneck Island on Mount Hope Bay. It is a semi-private, par-71 course of about 6,321 yards that is fairly open and flat, so the wind does most of the work. Its signature hole is the par-5 16th, with views of Mount Hope Bay and the Mount Hope Bridge, and the opening holes are known locally as a tough start, with water guarding the first green. Montaup lists year-round play, which makes it worth a call in the shoulder season. Ask the pro shop about public tee times before you go.

Address: 500 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · Phone: (401) 683-0955 · Montaup website

Jamestown Golf Course (Jamestown)

Just across the Newport Bridge, Jamestown Golf Course is a public 9-hole, par-36 course of about 3,058 yards on Narragansett Bay. It is one of the oldest public courses in the area, with roots in the 1890s, and it is an easy, scenic round if you only have a couple of hours. The windswept layout has wide fairways and greens that take some reading, and there is a driving range, putting green, clubhouse and a restaurant and lounge on site. The listed season runs from April through the end of November.

Address: 245 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 · Phone: (401) 423-9930

Private golf clubs in Newport and Aquidneck Island

Newport’s most famous golf is private. You will need to be a member, a member’s guest, or playing in a members’ event to get on these courses.

Newport Country Club

Founded in 1893, Newport Country Club is one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and one of the most historic golf clubs in the country. It hosted the very first U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in 1895, the 1995 U.S. Amateur won by Tiger Woods, the 2006 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2024 U.S. Senior Open. Its Beaux Arts clubhouse dates to 1895. You can’t book a tee time, but its history is a big part of why “Newport” and “golf” go together. Newport Country Club website

Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club (Middletown)

Wanumetonomy is a private club with a classic 18-hole, par-70 links-style course on Browns Lane in Middletown, and it has more than a century of history. Guest play follows the club’s guest policies. Wanumetonomy website

The Aquidneck Club (Portsmouth)

Formerly the Carnegie Abbey Club, The Aquidneck Club is a private, member-owned club in Portsmouth with an 18-hole, Scottish links-style course on Narragansett Bay. Former members bought the club in 2019 and renamed it.

Mini golf in Newport, RI

For families, the closest option is Newport Mini Golf at 40 Valley Road in Middletown, which opened in September 2023. It is a few minutes’ drive from downtown Newport and Easton’s Beach, so it pairs well with a beach day. Outdoor mini golf is seasonal, so check its current hours before you head over. If you are traveling with kids, our family-friendly Newport hotels guide and fun things to do in Rhode Island list have more ideas for rainy and sunny days.

Indoor golf near Newport, RI

Newport Indoor Golf in Portsmouth keeps you swinging when the weather won’t cooperate. Its 6,000-square-foot space next to the Newport Car Museum has Trackman golf simulators with dozens of courses and driving range modes, five reservable bays, PGA lessons and clinics, custom club fitting, club sales, leagues and private events. It is open year-round, which makes it one of the few golf options on the island in winter.

Address: 1947 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · Phone: (401) 847-1947

Visiting in the colder months? See our things to do in Newport in winter guide for more ideas.

Best golf courses near Newport for a day trip

If you want to explore more of Rhode Island golf, popular public courses farther from Newport include North Kingstown Golf Course in North Kingstown, Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence and the courses around Westerly and Richmond in South County. Pair a round with a stop from our best hotels in Rhode Island guide if you are making a longer trip of it.

Tips for a Newport golf trip

• Book early in summer. July and August weekends fill up fast, especially at Newport National.
• Plan for wind. Almost every course here is on or near the water, and the breeze changes how holes play.
• Go in the shoulder season. Late spring and early fall bring cooler weather and easier tee times, and hotel rates drop. Our Newport hotel booking tips can help you save.
• Make a day of it. After a round in Middletown or Portsmouth, try one of the nice restaurants on Aquidneck Island, or head back into town for the Newport food and drink scene.
• Add something active. Non-golfers in your group can enjoy biking in Newport or the best hiking trails and parks near Newport.

Where to stay near Newport golf courses

Middletown hotels put you closest to Newport National, Wanumetonomy and the Portsmouth courses, while still being a short drive from downtown Newport and the beaches:

Residence Inn Newport Middletown

Suites with kitchens that work well for golf buddies or longer stays, on the Middletown side of the island. Check Residence Inn Newport Middletown rates and availability →

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown

A dependable, value-minded base with easy road access to the Middletown and Portsmouth courses. Check Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown rates and availability →

Atlantic Beach Hotel

A waterfront stay near Easton’s Beach in Middletown, a good pick if your group wants ocean views after the round. Check Atlantic Beach Hotel rates and availability →

Newport Marriott

A full-service hotel on the downtown waterfront if you would rather be near restaurants and the harbor at night. Check Newport Marriott rates and availability →

Compare more options in our guides to the best hotels in Newport, RI, Newport hotels near the beach and budget-friendly Newport hotels, and check our Reader Deals page for current discounts.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public golf courses near Newport, RI?

The main public option is Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, an 18-hole, par-72 links-style course. Green Valley Country Club and Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth are semi-private clubs that also take public play, and Jamestown Golf Course is a public 9-hole course across the Newport Bridge.

Can you play Newport Country Club?

Newport Country Club is a private club, so play is generally limited to members and their guests. It is one of the founding clubs of the USGA and hosted the first U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in 1895.

Is there mini golf in Newport, RI?

Yes. Newport Mini Golf opened in September 2023 at 40 Valley Road in Middletown, a short drive from downtown Newport. Check its current season and hours before you go.

Is there indoor golf near Newport, RI?

Newport Indoor Golf at 1947 West Main Road in Portsmouth, next to the Newport Car Museum, has Trackman golf simulators, lessons, club fitting and leagues, and is open year-round.

Where should golfers stay near Newport, RI?

Hotels in Middletown put you closest to Newport National, Wanumetonomy and the Portsmouth courses, while downtown Newport hotels are better if you want restaurants and the harbor after your round. Good picks include the Residence Inn Newport Middletown, Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown and the Atlantic Beach Hotel.

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