Newport Golf Trip Planning Guide
Newport combines oceanfront golf with a walkable downtown packed with bars, restaurants, and historic mansions. Play courses along the rocky Rhode Island coast, tour Gilded Age estates, and hit Thames Street for one of the best bar crawls in New England. The sailing culture adds a preppy edge that makes the whole trip feel elevated.
4 courses · 6 restaurants · 4 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
PVD (35 min drive)
$40–$195
$700/night
4 of 4
~$463/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Newport. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Newport National Golf Club — links, $125–$195 · 4.6★
Arthur Hills links design with Sakonnet River views — wide-open, windswept, and top 100 caliber
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar — seafood, $$$
Waterfront seafood on Sayer's Wharf with harbor views and a raw bar
The Fastnet Pub — dive · Open late
Irish pub on Broadway with live music, strong pours, and a rowdy late-night crowd
Day 2
Montaup Country Club — parkland, $50–$85 · 4.4★
Semi-private Portsmouth course with challenging layout and Narragansett Bay views on the back nine
Mansion Tours (The Breakers, Marble House) — 2-3 hours, $25–$50/pp
Tour the Vanderbilt mansions — absurdly opulent Gilded Age estates on the cliffs
The Black Pearl — seafood, $$$
Newport institution on Bannister's Wharf — clam chowder is legendary, Commodore Room for upscale dining
One Pelham East — sports bar · Open late
Thames Street institution — live music, dancing, and the epicenter of Newport nightlife
Day 3
Green Valley Country Club — parkland, $45–$75 · 4.3★
Friendly public course in Portsmouth with solid conditioning and a good pace of play
Newport Cliff Walk — 2-3 hours, $5–$15/pp
3.5-mile coastal trail past mansions and ocean cliffs — the best activity in Newport
Midtown Oyster Bar — seafood, $$
Thames Street raw bar with oysters, craft cocktails, and a rooftop deck
The Roof Deck at Hotel Viking — rooftop
Rooftop cocktail bar with panoramic harbor views — sunset drinks are a must
Course-by-Course Guide
Newport has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Newport National Golf Club
PremiumArthur Hills links design with Sakonnet River views — wide-open, windswept, and top 100 caliber
Green Valley Country Club
SolidFriendly public course in Portsmouth with solid conditioning and a good pace of play
Montaup Country Club
SolidSemi-private Portsmouth course with challenging layout and Narragansett Bay views on the back nine
Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club
SolidShort but strategic Middletown course right on the island — ocean breezes make it play longer than the card
Where to Stay
Newport has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $700/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$3000/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Middletown / Second Beach area
$700–$2500/night
Sleeps 8–14 · Downtown Newport / Historic Hill
Group Dining Guide
6 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
$$$Waterfront seafood on Sayer's Wharf with harbor views and a raw bar
The Black Pearl
$$$Newport institution on Bannister's Wharf — clam chowder is legendary, Commodore Room for upscale dining
Midtown Oyster Bar
$$Thames Street raw bar with oysters, craft cocktails, and a rooftop deck
Diego's
$Thames Street Mexican with strong margaritas and a rooftop that packs out on weekends
Bouchard Inn & Restaurant
$$$$French fine dining in a Victorian mansion — the big-night splurge dinner
22 Bowen's
$$$$Classic wharf-side prime steakhouse with panoramic Newport Harbor views and private event space for groups
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
The Fastnet Pub
Late NightIrish pub on Broadway with live music, strong pours, and a rowdy late-night crowd
One Pelham East
Late NightThames Street institution — live music, dancing, and the epicenter of Newport nightlife
The Roof Deck at Hotel Viking
Rooftop cocktail bar with panoramic harbor views — sunset drinks are a must
Pour Judgement Bar & Grill
Late NightBroadway dive with cheap beers, jukeboxes, and a loyal locals scene
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Mansion Tours (The Breakers, Marble House)
Tour the Vanderbilt mansions — absurdly opulent Gilded Age estates on the cliffs
Newport Cliff Walk
3.5-mile coastal trail past mansions and ocean cliffs — the best activity in Newport
12 Meter Sailing Charter
Sail a former America's Cup yacht in Narragansett Bay — legitimately cool group experience
Newport Distilling Company
Thomas Tew rum and Sea Fog vodka tastings at the Thames Street distillery
Newport Polo
Saturday afternoon polo matches with a tailgate — bring a cooler and enjoy the scene
Getting There
Fly into T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) — it's a 35-minute drive to Newport. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Newport Trolley Tours and Viking Tours Newport). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.