Newport National Golf Club

What Newport National Golf Club does

Newport National Golf Club is a privately-held, public-access golf resort located on a 200-acre former landscape nursery in Middletown, Rhode Island on Aquidneck Island. The property operates a 27-hole golf complex comprising The Orchard Course, an 18-hole, par-72, 7,244-yard championship links-style course designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2002, and The Vineyard Course, a 9-hole course on gently rolling terrain that opened in 2024 and includes a new clubhouse and a state-of-the-art practice facility with a 70,000+ square foot double-ended driving range and a one-acre short game area. The Orchard Course is built on fescue-lined bentgrass fairways, tees, and greens with sloping fairways, marshes, strategically placed bunkers, and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet Passage, designed to evoke Irish and Scottish links with steady winds off Narragansett Bay.

The business generates revenue across seven streams: public green/cart fees on both courses (peak summer Orchard rates of $210-$235), full golf memberships (currently full for 2026 with a 2027 waitlist), corporate/group tournaments for 100+ players with shotgun starts, pro shop retail and Callaway club rentals, food and beverage through The Vineyard Bar & Grill, and gift cards. Tee times are booked via an integrated Jonas Synergy online platform (members and public portals), with phone-based reservations through the Pro Shop and dedicated direct outreach for tournament/event business. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, targeting individual public-access golfers, regional tourists, repeat local members, and corporate event buyers.

The property carries multiple industry endorsements (Golf Digest #1 Public Access in Rhode Island; New England Golf Monthly #1 in New England; GolfWeek Top 20 New Courses; PGA 8th Best Links Style in America) and is designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, with a conservation easement held by the Aquidneck Land Trust protecting nearly five miles of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail. The club is managed by General Manager Daniel Hall (30+ years in club management, CMAA member) alongside Assistant GM Angela O'Brien, Head PGA Professional Chris Hulme (PGA member since 1998), and Superintendent Simon Harootian (URI-educated, joined 2020). No parent company, institutional investors, or venture backing is disclosed.

Name

Newport National Golf Club

Legal name

Newport National Golf Club

Website

https://newportnational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newport National Golf Club is a privately-held public-access golf resort in Middletown, Rhode Island, operating a 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed links complex (18-hole Orchard + 9-hole Vineyard) with revenue from green fees, memberships, tournaments, pro shop, and dining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf membership
• Corporate golf outings
• Golf pro shop
• Clubhouse dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Tee Time Fees: Green fee and cart revenue from public golfers playing the Orchard Course (18-hole) and Vineyard Course (9-hole). Seasonal pricing varies with peak summer rates reaching $210-235 for Orchard Course.
2. Golf Membership: Full golf memberships offering priority tee times and member-only access. Membership is currently full for 2026 with waitlist for 2027 enrollment.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf apparel, equipment, and Newport National logoed merchandise including hats, shirts, jackets, golf bags, and balls.
4. Food & Beverage / Dining: The Vineyard Bar & Grill and grill room dining services for members and guests, including post-round meals and event catering.
5. Tournaments & Corporate Outings: Group event hosting for corporate events, charity events, and group outings typically for 100+ players with shotgun starts.
6. Club Rentals: Golf club rental sets available from Pro Shop, featuring Callaway Performance clubs for visitors without clubs.
7. Gift Cards: Gift cards redeemable for golf rounds or Pro Shop merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Newport National Golf Club operates a 27-hole public access golf complex on 200 acres in Middletown, Rhode Island, comprising the 18-hole, par-72, 7,244-yard Orchard Course (designed by Arthur Hills in 2002) and the 9-hole Vineyard Course (added 2024). The club sells tee time access to public golfers, full golf memberships (currently full for 2026 with a 2027 waitlist), corporate/group outings and tournaments, and ancillary services including a pro shop, Callaway club rentals, on-site dining at The Vineyard Bar & Grill, and gift cards.

Product overview

Newport National Golf Club operates as a 27-hole golf complex comprising two distinct courses: The Orchard Course (18-hole championship links-style course, par 72, 7,244 yards designed by Arthur Hills) and The Vineyard Course (9-hole course completed in 2024). The club offers comprehensive golf services including practice facilities, club rentals (Callaway Performance), a pro shop, dining, gift cards, and tournament/event hosting. Membership options are available with all memberships currently full for 2026 with a waitlist for 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Orchard Course: The original 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills. A 7,244-yard, par-72 links-style course featuring sloping fairways, marshes, strategically placed bunkers, and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet Passage.
• The Vineyard Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 hour target pace of play

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Audubon InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudubon International has designated Newport National Golf Club as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. This certification recognizes efforts in environmental stewardship through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, including best management practices in environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, water quality management, and outreach education.
• Aquidneck Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewport National partners with the Aquidneck Land Trust to preserve open space and natural wildlife habitats. A conservation easement protects the property which includes nearly five miles of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, a bridle and walking path along the course perimeter.
• Callaway GolfminorOthersPro Shop carries and rents Callaway Performance golf clubs for visitors who need equipment rental. Clubs feature performance, soft feel and precision demanded by golfers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: Historic Long Island links-style club and multiple-time U.S. Open host. Comparable as a marquee Northeast links-style venue with championship heritage, though structured as a private club rather than Newport National's public-access model.
• Friar's Head: Long Island, New York links-style course with sweeping coastal views, positioned as a high-end Northeast private club. Comparable geographic/regional context (Northeast, coastal links) and elite conditioning standards, though operated as a private club rather than public-access.

Direct peers

• Erin Hills: Wisconsin public-access course that has hosted a U.S. Open, offering walkable fescue-lined links-style terrain to the general public. Comparable as a U.S. public-access course with major-championship legitimacy and premium green-fee pricing.
• Pebble Beach Golf Links: Iconic oceanside public-access course designed by a marquee architect and consistently ranked among America's top golf experiences. Highly comparable on premium coastal links positioning, public-access model, and destination-tourist demand dynamics.
• Pinehurst Resort (No. 2): North Carolina multi-course resort anchored by its legendary No. 2 championship course, marketed to public-access resort guests. Comparable destination-golf model, multi-course footprint, and championship-conditioning standards.
• Chambers Bay: Pacific Northwest public-access links-style course with sweeping terrain and walking-only ethos, owned by Pierce County. Comparable as a publicly accessible, links-styled championship course designed to attract both regional golfers and destination visitors.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Multi-course destination links-style resort on the Oregon coast offering public-access golf with stay-and-play packages. Directly comparable to Newport National as a premium public-access links destination where the golf experience itself (rather than membership) drives demand.
• Bethpage Black: New York State-run public-access championship course, famous for its difficulty and major-championship pedigree. Comparable as a high-end public-access Northeast course drawing both regional play and destination golfers at premium rates.
• Whistling Straits (Kohler): Wisconsin destination public-access links-style course built on coastal terrain, designed to emulate Irish/Scottish links. Comparable premium public-access links positioning, destination-golf model, and tournament-hosting credentials.

Emerging players

• TPC Boston: Tournament Players Club venue in Norton, MA offering premium public-access golf in the New England market. Competes for the same regional public-access premium-golfer demand as Newport National within roughly a 60-mile radius.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newportnational
• Facebookfacebook.com/newportnational

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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