Hole 6 at Newport Beach Country Club, The

Par 4 • 418 Yards • Newport Beach, California

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Challenging

The 383-yard 6th hole stands as one of Newport Country Club's most enjoyable driving holes, offering a generous fairway target that encourages aggressive play off the tee. While the approach appears straightforward, golfers must navigate a challenging cross-bunker and commit to a carry onto the wildly undulating green with its distinct pinnable plateaus.

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Green:17y × 27y

Fairway @250y:40y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 418 yds
Green: 3054 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 132
Course Rating: 73.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With generous fairway width of 38 yards at 200 yards and 40 yards at 250 yards, this is an ideal driver hole. The wide-open landing area allows you to take an aggressive line and set up the best angle for your approach shot.

approach

Plan your approach carefully to this compact 3,054 square foot green measuring just 17 by 27 yards. The small target demands precision, especially with the crossbunker protecting the front of the green requiring a full carry.

hazard warning

Avoid the fairway bunkers positioned at 252.6 yards from the tee by playing your drive to either side of this hazard. Most golfers can safely carry or play around this bunker with proper club selection.

approach

Be aware of greenside bunkers at 402.6 and 407.5 yards that guard the putting surface. With the green's wildly undulating surface featuring different pinnable plateaus, focus on hitting to the correct tier based on pin position.

tee shot

At 418 yards, this par 4 rewards aggressive driving to leave a shorter iron into the challenging green. The generous fairway width allows you to swing freely with driver to maximize distance and improve your approach angle.

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This 418-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 418-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 6?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 6?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 6?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 6?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 6 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Newport Beach Country Club, The. You can play this exact 418-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →