How is the course?:
The course opened in 1997. This links-style course features fairways that open up for a clear view of Delaware's beautiful C&D canal. However, for a links-style design, the course is very tight. The large greens are fast and advertised as the "best greens in the area." "GOLFWEEK" selected it 98th among "America's 100 Best Modern Courses" for 1999. The 6,105-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 75.7 and a slope of 135. Senior discounts are only available Monday through Thursday. The dress code specifies no denim or sweats of any color or kind, collared shirt, soft soled or soft spiked shoes only and bermuda length shorts. This policy is also in effect for the practice facilities. For additional information call the pro shop at (302) 378-6499 or visit the club online at www.backcreekgc.com. David E. Horne & Allen Liddicoat designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 81-90 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees range from $60 - $90.
Rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Back Creek Golf Club:
101 Back Creek Dr
19709 Middletown, Delaware
New Castle county.
Phone: 302-378-6499
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1982. This resort has two regulation eighteen hole courses, and it gets a majority of its business from corporate outings and visits. Both courses feature hard-to-read greens and hilly fairways. About eighty percent of the tees and greens on both courses are elevated. The courses are located on an island. The Blue Course has more trees than the Gold Course. However, the houses lining the Gold Course add to the difficulty. The Gold Course has more water hazards and wider fairways than the Blue Course. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on ten holes on the Golf Course. The greens on the Gold Course are fast and undulating. This facility's driving range playes to 150 yards and only irons are allowed. Shangri-La accepts tee times one day in advance for the public, and two weeks for members and resort guests. Donald Sechrest designed the course. Shangri-La Resort has 36 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Shangri-La Resort:
57401 E Hwy 125
74331 Afton, New York
Delaware county.
Phone: 918-257-4204
What is the course like?:
This is an executive course where you can improve your iron play. Senior citizens will enjoy themselves here because its easy to walk and the green fees are reasonable. Children sixteen and under can get a free round of golf after twenty rounds. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Hidden Valley Golf Course:
580 W William St
43015 Delaware, Ohio
Delaware county.
Phone: 740-363-1739
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1960. This course plays fair because there are no hidden hazards. The greens are medium in size and speed. Water hazards come into play on eight holes. The signature hole is #14, a 325-yard, par 4, requiring an uphill tee shot past a tree in the middle of the fairway. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Muncie Elks Country Club #245:
909 N County Rd 500 W
47304 Muncie, Indiana
Delaware county.
Phone: 765-759-7770
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1973. This course has forgiving fairways and its greens are average in size. The course is ideal for the beginning and average golfer. Horton designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Green Crest Golf Club:
7813 Bethany Rd
45044 Middletown, Delaware
Butler county.
Phone: 513-777-2090
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1913. This executive course is very hilly, so come prepared for some extra exercise, as well as a few uneven lies. The greens are fast year-round and relatively flat. The fairways are wide open with very few trees standing in the way of the greens. The signature hole is #7, a 331-yard, par 4, which has a slight dogleg left fairway. Water hazards come into play on thirteen holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for McCall Field Golf Course:
201 N Lynn Blvd
19082 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Delaware county.
Phone: 610-734-7903
Course description:
The course opened in 1965. This course is located next to Rehobath Bay. Golfers should be prepared to use all the clubs in their bag by the end of the day. Water hazards (three ponds and a stream) come into play on seven holes. The signature hole is #2, a 431-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a narrow tree-lined fairway, then an approach shot to a green that is guarded by a large sand bunker on the right. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 5th "Best Public Course" in the state for 1996. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our opinion:
We give this course 1 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Old Landing Golf Course:
300 Old Landing Rd
19971 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sussex county.
Phone: 302-227-3131
Course description:
The course opened in 1991. This course features a tight design. Several trees are still young, but as they mature the fairways will become even more narrower than before. The sloped greens are medium-sized, and the contoured fairways are somewhat hilly. Water hazards come into play on eight holes. The signature hole is #15, a 148-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to a green that slopes from left to right and is protected by two bunkers on the left.
Steve Esposito designed the course. Wallkill Golf Club, Town Of has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Wallkill Golf Club, Town Of:
40 Sands Rd
10941 Middletown, Delaware
Orange county.
Phone: 845-361-1022
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1996. This is course is great for a challenging round. It's mainly a target course, with no trees coming into play. Water is the prominent hazard featured throughout the course. Hole #7, a 325-yard, par 4, is probably the toughest hole on the course. The course is laid out beautifully near the bay. Joe Lucido designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Bethany Bay Golf Club:
2 Lee Ln
19970 Millville, Delaware
Sussex county.
Phone: 302-539-3833
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1927. Manchester Golf & Country Club was recently expanded to a full 18-holes. This course is well maintained, with frequently watered fairways, and greens that are small and fast. 2004 Iowa course of the year. The green fees shown are good for all-day play. For additional information call the pro shop at (319) 927-4155. Manchester Golf & Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
We give this course 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Manchester Golf & Country Club:
Rural Route 1
52057 Manchester, Maine
Delaware county.
Phone: 319-927-4155