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While courses across the county aerate their greens this fall, Frog Hollow just pulled fall aeration off the schedule en...
09/24/2026

While courses across the county aerate their greens this fall, Frog Hollow just pulled fall aeration off the schedule entirely.

After talking with their superintendent, the call was simple: the greens are strong, and they're staying that way.

The decision is typically made by reading the turf: how compacted the soil is, how much thatch has built up, how the roots look, how the greens have handled the year's weather and traffic. If the greens are genuinely healthy, strong roots, good drainage, manageable thatch, then there is no reason to aerate.

That's exactly the call Frog Hollow made.

It's a bit of a flex, honestly. Skipping fall aeration means your greens were in good enough shape to begin with, that's a credit to the crew keeping them that way.

So here's your insider tip: if you want to putt on pure greens this month, Frog Hollow is your play. Know before you book. πŸ‘€

Your Blue Hens are rolling. πŸ”πŸ†The University of Delaware women's golf team just won the Mary Fossum Invitational, taking...
09/24/2026

Your Blue Hens are rolling. πŸ”πŸ†

The University of Delaware women's golf team just won the Mary Fossum Invitational, taking the team title in their third event of the season. Led by Gooneratne, the Hens keep proving that Delaware golf runs deep, on the course and in the classroom.

Great stuff from a program that's building something real right here in Newark. Go Hens. πŸ‘

Check out the full recap via the link in the comments.

Ever played golf in the dark? Here's your chance. πŸŒ™β›³Delcastle is putting on its first-ever Day-Night Doubleheader.Here's...
09/23/2026

Ever played golf in the dark? Here's your chance. πŸŒ™β›³

Delcastle is putting on its first-ever Day-Night Doubleheader.

Here's how it works: you play a 9-hole twilight scramble at 3:30, sit down for a full buffet dinner, then head back out for 9 holes of Night Golf under the stars, glowing ball and all.

Two rounds, dinner in between, and a whole different way to experience the course.

πŸ“… Saturday, October 3rd, 3:30 to 9:00 PM
πŸ’΅ $90 per player
β›³ Includes both 9s (cart for the twilight round), buffet dinner, an LED glow ball, night golf supplies, and prizes
πŸ‘₯ Sign up as a group to get paired with your crew, or email [email protected] for pairing requests

Grab your foursome and give it a shot. When's the last time you teed it up under the lights?

Register at the link in the comments. πŸ‘‡

Big week ahead in NCC golf, and it all kicks off in your inbox tomorrow morning. β›³Here's a taste of what's coming:πŸ† Our ...
09/21/2026

Big week ahead in NCC golf, and it all kicks off in your inbox tomorrow morning. β›³

Here's a taste of what's coming:

πŸ† Our first-ever Mini Golf Championship is THIS FRIDAY, and it's almost full. Last chance to grab a spot.

πŸ’Έ Back Creek just dropped their rates, real savings heading into fall.

πŸŽƒ White Clay's got a whole month of Halloween planned, pop-up bar, a free family day, the works.

πŸŒ™ Delcastle's throwing a first-ever day-night doubleheader (twilight golf, dinner, then night golf).

πŸ” The UD women just won an invitational, and the men are finishing up tomorrow.

Plus fall specials, aeration updates so you can book smart, and a whole lot more.

It all drops tomorrow at 7am, free. If you're not on the list, now's the time. πŸ‘‡

Calling all mini-golfers in New Castle County! 🫡Friday, September 25 at Riverwalk Mini Golf we are hosting a Mini Golf t...
09/15/2026

Calling all mini-golfers in New Castle County! 🫡

Friday, September 25 at Riverwalk Mini Golf we are hosting a Mini Golf tournament to crown the best mini golfer in the county!

One round, 18 holes, low score wins. No flights, no handicaps. Just you and your putter.

The details:
πŸ“ Riverwalk Mini Golf, 550 Justison St, Wilmington (Riverfront, behind the Children's Museum)
πŸ—“οΈ Friday, September 25
πŸ•• 6:00 to 9:00 PM, under the lights
β›³ 18 holes, stroke play, low score wins
🏌 BYOP - Bring Your Own Putter
🎟️ $25 to register
πŸ‘₯ 50 spots, 18 and older to play
πŸ† Cash Prizes, Trophies, and more!

Spots are limited and registration is open now. Link in the event details / first comment. Trouble signing up? Just message us and we'll get you in

β›³ The Blue Hens opened their fall season with a top-10 finish this past weekend.UD men's golf tied for 9th at the Bryan ...
09/14/2026

β›³ The Blue Hens opened their fall season with a top-10 finish this past weekend.

UD men's golf tied for 9th at the Bryan National Collegiate in North Carolina, closing with a 1-under team round on the final day to climb the leaderboard. In a 13-team field, the Hens' third round was the difference.

The stars of the weekend:
πŸ” Jeffrey Homer led UD at even par, tying for 16th, with a bogey-free final round.
πŸ” Caleb Itzoe went back-to-back eagles on 10 and 11 Saturday, part of a 2-under round.
πŸ” Chikun Xin carded a career-low 69 to close it out.

As a team, they racked up 47 birdies and two eagles over three rounds. Not a bad way to kick off the fall.

Next up: the Temple Invitational, September 21-22. We'll be watching.

Go Hens. πŸ‘

β›³ A couple of familiar Delaware names showed up on the leaderboard at the Skee Riegel Senior Open this past week.Patrick...
09/14/2026

β›³ A couple of familiar Delaware names showed up on the leaderboard at the Skee Riegel Senior Open this past week.

Patrick Keefe, the man behind Frog Hollow, teed it up in the Super Senior Division and finished T4. Not bad for a guy who spends most of his time making sure the rest of us have a course to play.

And in the main Senior division, UD men's coach Brendon Post put together a strong week, finishing runner-up at 3-under. Delaware golf was well represented.

We love seeing the people who grow the game around here still competing themselves. Nice work, gentlemen. πŸ‘

Think you're the best mini golfer in Delaware? Prove it. πŸ†The NCC Golf Report Mini Golf Tournament is happening Friday, ...
09/11/2026

Think you're the best mini golfer in Delaware? Prove it. πŸ†

The NCC Golf Report Mini Golf Tournament is happening Friday, September 25, at on the Wilmington Riverfront.

Official world mini golf rules, real prizes, and Friday night lights!

Here's the deal:
πŸ“… Friday, September 25 [6-9 PM]
πŸ“ Riverwalk Mini Golf
🏌️ BYOP [Bring your own putter]
πŸ’΅ $25 per player
πŸ† Prizes & Trophies for the winners

Spots are limited to 50 players, so this one will fill up. Grab a friend, grab a putter, and come play.

Register at the link in the bio. πŸ‘‡

Looking for plans tonight? ⛳️St. Anne's is throwing a Fairway Divot Filling Party this evening, and the deal couldn't be...
09/11/2026

Looking for plans tonight? ⛳️

St. Anne's is throwing a Fairway Divot Filling Party this evening, and the deal couldn't be simpler. Show up, help patch the fairways and tee boxes, and they'll put a cold draft or a seltzer in your hand for the trouble.

Members and the public are both welcome, so you don't need to play there to pitch in.

Here's the rundown:
πŸ“… Tonight, Friday, September 11
πŸ•” Starting at 5:00 PM
πŸ“ Meet at the clubhouse
🍺 Free draft beer and seltzers, on them

Fix the course you play, grab a cold one, and hang out with other local golfers. We haven't seen many courses try this, and honestly, more should. Community golf done right.

Grab a friend and head out. πŸ‘

St. Anne's dealt with some course vandalism over the weekend. Local police are involved, and the club is letting that pr...
09/08/2026

St. Anne's dealt with some course vandalism over the weekend. Local police are involved, and the club is letting that process play out. πŸš”

We won't get into specifics while it does, but here's the thing worth saying: these local courses are the heart of public golf around here. The people who run them pour everything into keeping them in shape for the rest of us. Vandalism doesn't just cost a business, it takes something from the whole community that plays there.

Respect the courses. They're ours to enjoy, and ours to protect.

Hang in there, St. Anne's. πŸ’š

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