Five Public Sussex County Golf Courses
Southern Delaware, celebrated for its beaches and boardwalks, is also a golfer’s paradise. If you’re sailing across the Delaware Bay on the Cape May–Lewes Ferry or planning a coastal getaway, bring your clubs—because Sussex County has no shortage of scenic, public fairways waiting for you.
American Classic Golf Club
Midway Par 3 Golf Course
This 18-hole Par 3 course features perfectly manicured lawns and regulation-size greens. There is no water or bunkers, making it a great place to learn the game and fun for the entire family. The entire course takes only 2 hours to play, giving you a much-needed golf fix while on vacation! Midway Par 3 is only 5 miles from the Lewes Ferry Terminal and nestled in between the popular Rehoboth Tanger Outlets!
The Rookery Golf Club
These 18 holes of championship golf lie between the Broadkill River and a heron rookery to the east. The course is designed to be challenging, but features four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels and also includes a practice facility. After finishing a round, you deserve a bite at their Blue Heron Grille! The Rookery Golf Club is only 11 miles from the Lewes Terminal.
Baywood Greens Golf Club
Described as the “Augusta of the North,” Baywood Greens is a bucket list course. The stunning Woodside Nine and Waterside Nine each offer majestic views, crafted to compliment the sprawling landscape. There is a snack bar and refreshments available at the Baywood Clubhouse Restaurant. Located in Long Neck, Baywood Greens Golf Club is a 12-mile drive from the Ferry Terminal.
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Rick Jacobson, a former associate of Jack Nicklaus, designed this coastal 27 hole course to be unique and memorable. Its use of strategic sand dunes, bunkers, and water hazards makes players think through each hole while also reminding them of the area’s natural terrain. After a round, grab a bite at Coastal Kitchen! Located in Ocean View, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club is 22 miles from the Lewes Ferry Terminal, but well worth the drive!
Plan Your Golf Getaway
Sussex County pairs beach vibes with fairway fun. Stay in Lewes, Rehoboth, or Dewey Beach, ride the Ferry from Cape May, and spend your mornings teeing off before catching a sunset cruise home.
Your perfect round—and your perfect view—are waiting just across the Bay.
