Christmas golf gift opportunities for Cape Region
December 15, 2023
There is still time to find something nice for golf-loving friends and family members among the Cape Region’s golf courses and other golf-related businesses.
American Classic Golf Club
American Classic near Midway is holding a flash sale on gift cards on Dec. 19 and 20. Every $50 card earns $10 in club credit, up to $50 per person. Donations are also being taken for the Veterans Home through Dec. 21.
The club is open each day from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. For more information, call 302-703-6662 or visit americanclassicgolf.com.
Steve Smith PGA
Local PGA Professional Steve Smith takes reservations for lessons at his Swing Suite located next door to the Verizon store on Route One in Rehoboth.
Gift certificates are available for those seeking a tune-up or with an interest in learning solid swing basics in a private comfortable environment this Winter.
Contact Smith at 302-236-3645 or by text or email at oneironwedge@comcast.net.
Stenger’s Shamrock Farms Par 3
Bob and Wendy Stenger’s charming par 3 layout at 22222 Saw Mill Road west of Milton is open year round. The course celebrates its 20th anniversary of opening next May as a great place for beginners and seasoned players working on the short game.
Greens fees are $18 and pull cart rentals are only a dollar.
Gift certificates are available, and the course is open from 8:00 a.m. to dark. Call 302-684-1808 for more information or go to shamrockpar3golf.com.
The Foreland Club
The Cape Region’s first 24/7 access, fully indoor golf club opened earlier this year at 24 Village Green Drive in Ocean View, directly across the street from the Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse.
PGA pro Dustin Smale installed three Trackman simulators, with options to play over 250 championship golf courses or practice like tour players. Lessons and custom clubs from all major equipment manufacturers.
Foreland’s new “resident pro” is Ryan Diehl of Eastern Shore Custom Club, formerly with Cripple Creek Country Club. He offers tailored lessons as well as fittings.
For more information, go to theforelandclub.com or call 302-402-6645.
The Rookery
The Rookery offers several discounts at its pro shop at 27052 Broadkill Road, east of State Route 1.
Golf shoes, shirts, and golf bags are 25% off. There’s also a grab bag holding select golf clubs for sale at 35% off. In addition, Director of Golf Butch Holtzclaw and head pro Kyle Deas are selling half-hour golf lessons for $60. Gift certificates are also available.
The course is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, go to rookerygolf.com or call 302-684-3000.
Hooper’s Landing
Hooper’s Landing offers public golf in Seaford at reasonable prices. Cape Henlopen High alum Mike Connor is the head golf pro.
Connor says men’s golf polos and outerwear are 25% off, with ladies clothing at 40% off. Footjoy shoes are 15% off. All putters and wedges are 10% off.
Demo clubs for the 2023 season are available for up to 45% off normal retail, and hats can be bought for 20% off. Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls are being sold at employee pricing to help clear the shelves.
He is also selling lesson packages, including a five hour-long lessons option.
The course is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. For more information, go to hooperslanding.com or call 302-629-2890.
Baywood Greens
Head golf pro Anthony Hollerbeck said the “exclusively public” golf course near Millsboro had a busy golf season.
The pro shop has a ladies and men’s sales rack with 25% off for the holiday season. You can also find plenty of other stuff along with gift certificates.
For more information, go to Baywoodgreens.com or call 888-844-2254.
Mulligan’s Pointe
The Georgetown club has several membership plans and packages for 2024. The pro shop is well-stocked, and gift certificates are available.
For those considering joining the club, the Ladies Day on Tuesday and Men’s League on Wednesday afternoons are popular with the current membership.
For more information, go to mulliganspointe.com or call 302-856-3363.
Plantation Lakes
The Millsboro golf course’s clubhouse and pro shop are well worth a visit. The shop is offering clearance pricing for Stealth2 product. Vokey SM9 wedges are on sale at $149.99 each. There is also a 15% discount on all in-stock putters.
Plantation Lakes apparel options include thermal gloves, cart mitts, beanies, and snoods. The shop’s golf balls stock is also offered at the minimum advertised pricing.
Current hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, go to plantationlakesclub.com or call 302-933-8072 ext. 103.
Midway Par 3
This family-owned golf course is a longtime Cape Region favorite for locals and tourists.
The course is just off Route 1 at 34578 Pinnacle Road. Call 302-645-7955 or go to midwaypar3golf.com for gift certificates or more information.
Club Champion
The club fitting company went international in 2023, merging with fitters in Canada, Great Britain, and Australia. It also added several locations across the United States.
Gift card options include a physical version as well as digital options.
The Delaware store is at the Christiana Town Center near Newark, 521 West Main St., Suite 8B. For more information, call 302-731-7278 or go to clubchampiongolf.com.