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Newport Beach Golf Course

An executive golf course at golden hour

The course’s own description calls it “the only public golf course in Newport Beach.”

Why the house keeps it

We keep Newport Beach Golf Course because it is the town's own — in its own words, the only public golf course in Newport Beach: an 18-hole executive layout, par 59, lighted for night play, with a full published rate card and its rules printed on the same page. No introductions needed; that is its virtue.

Address3100 Irvine Ave · Newport Beach

The golf — on the card

Holes18-hole executive course
Par59
Yardage3,216 yards
ArchitectsHarry & David Rainville
Opened1966 in most course records; GolfLink lists 1976, a variance noted in the research record
PlayLighted for night play
PracticeDriving range and putting green
9-hole optionsNo separate 9-hole product is stated in the research record; the course is an 18-hole executive layout.

Membership & costs

The course publishes its full rate card (walking):

  • Mon–Thu — 9 holes: Regular $21 · Senior $19 · Junior $17; 18 holes: Regular $29 · Senior $27 · Junior $22.
  • Fri–Sun & holidays — 9 holes: Regular $26 · Senior $22 · Junior $17; 18 holes: Regular $34 · Senior $30 · Junior $22.
  • Pull carts $5 (Senior/Junior $3); electric carts $18 for 9 holes, $24 for 18, Senior 18 holes $20.
  • Range balls: Small $7 (35 balls) · Medium $12 (70) · Large $15 (105).

Rates and Regulations ↗

Rules & house policies

No spectators; every player must have their own clubs and bag; no rainchecks, credits, or refunds once a round has started; carts are first-come, first-served, with no cart reservations; a cart driver must be 21 or older.

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