This is a short course that plays across some rolling sand dunes. That in itself makes it interesting. It's not a championship caliber course or anything like that but it makes for an enjoyable experience with the fam. There's enough shade that you're not baking the whole time, but still bring lots of water and a good hat for this one! Course is old, navigation can be a challenge and the baskets rusty, but if you're looking for an alternative to a beach day while you're in the area, I'd recommend it

In 2018, I said I would probably come to like this course better over time. It is true (smile). In the interim, I have only had the opportunity to play the course two more times. Latest, last weekend.

The disc golf course represents something extra to do at the beach. And quite different than most beach affair. You can bike, hike, play disc golf, and then throw yourself into the ocean. Make your entry fee pay (DE resident and especially if not)!

The dunes and pines make an interesting landscape for a disc golf course. Somewhat bleakly beautiful. The distant sound of crushing waves and seagulls while you are tossing plastic is sublime (smile).

The course is compact which could also be perceived as a con on a busy summer day, if such happens. Good (I think) though for 18 holes and because the dune walking gets tiresome (more later on that).

You can park near the basketball courts and start at no. 1 or park at the beach and start at no. 13 or 14.

The 14x (or 14b) hole is now the old no. 15, a short tight hole with a final steep uphill rise to the basket. Maybe this extra hole offers some variety if going around more than once. Or serves as a substitute if 15 or 17 are unplayable (i.e. wet). New 15 is staggered parallel to the 16 fairway.

Woods and uphill play predominate here, but that is good challenge IMHO. The dunes rise and fall significantly.

There are several get-able holes (nos. 5, 12, and 15 at the top of that list) and one bombs-away hole (no. 18).

The strategy needed for some holes requires some forethought. I particularly appreciate that on nos. 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 14x or b, 17. The designers (Headrick and successors) certainly thought how to make some of these holes more creative and beyond a basic disc-golf course layout.

The tee signs now have full information for all 3 tees (red, white, blue). Placement and yardage. Lines of flight. Orientation to nearby holes. The signs are absolutely necessary to know where you're going! Just realize that the paint on the tee itself may be outdated.

On several holes, the difference between red and blue is quite significant (if not always white and blue). Not only longer but perhaps from a different direction altogether. I hope that offers good challenge to all skill levels.

There is a practice basket and a picnic table in the open near no. 1. As well as a kiosk board with information and scorecards.

On your first time here, make sure to study the tee signs and/or walk up to the baskets to know where they are. Very few are visible from even the red tee.

Overall, the holes are rather short (from the red tee anyway), but with the navigation/elevation issue of the dunes, maybe that is just as well...

Ocean air full of salt has rusted out most basket chains, but the baskets are still holding up. Several wooden tee pads though are dilapidated from rot and/or loose boards. Watch your footing on drives. The red tees (I believe) are in worse shape than the white and blue tees. Several of those have been rebuilt over time.

There is only one really open hole (18).

Nos. 15 and 17 will be flooded or muddy after a heavy rain.

Walking in dunes for hours is really tiring. Don't expect to get around in 1.5 hours unless you are young and an excellent player. I played two discs, and it took me about 3 hours.

Going up and down dunes requires small steps. Also reflects plenty sunlight into your face, even on a cooler and cloudy day. Wear sunscreen and bug spray or cream (biting flies in late summer). Carry a walking stick to help climb the dunes and navigate tree roots, get over fallen trees, etc. Sit down a few times; some holes have benches. Bring water.

Overall, a very fun course with enough challenge for the amateur without being overwhelming. And the awesome environment near the ocean cannot be beat!!

Challenging to build power as well as not slip in the sand. Unique course with tons of overhand and grenade shots(short). Not tons of traffic.

To scared to play long and middle tees and lose a disc. Sometimes signs missing or tee pad broken. No water spouts.

Had fun at this course. With a little love this could be a well rated course. Surely one of a kind

- Steady Ed Original. Disc golf history.
- Multiple Tees on all holes provide multiple different shots.
- Beautiful landscape.
- The beach is right there.
- Great for a day trip.

- Playing in sand definitely wears you out.
- some of the added white and blue tees seem to force you to make stupid shots.
- As others said sand can make teepads slippery, and some have a big drop off the front of them.
- Some Teepads are in terrible shape.
- After periods of rain, a few holes are unplayable due to standing water.

This is a great course for a day trip, or a weekend, or even a week. Especially because Cape Henlopen was a beautiful park with tons of amenities. Rehoboth is close by, providing lodging, nightlife and other activities.

We played (almost) all red tees, to stay true to the original historic layout, and we had a pretty decent time. All in all a fun course to play because the beach is right next to it, I wouldn't go out of my way just for this course however.

Sand Dunes make this course challenging. Many holes have up to three tees to throw from. Some tees are elevated on sides of hills providing a unique look and starting point. Good variety of shots from open to wooded alleys.

Course signage can be improved especially marking the direction of the next tee. Some tees have loose boards and holes. Also, some are literally buried in the sand. Chains on gates have been heavily affected by the salt.

Played this course on an overcast day which was perfect for beating the heat. Enjoye the change in scenery because I am used to playing wooded courses. Hole 14b is memorable where the pin is located on the tip of a steep hillside. Will definitely be visiting the course again.

Differently interesting. Playing in the sand was more difficult than I thought it would be, as (perhaps obviously) it's tough to get much on those long fairway shots.

Nice little store near the course that sells discs (but no water ) with a kindly park official who couldn't get the change drawer open when I bought an Xpress...easiest donation he ever received.

Ooooooollllllddddd signage and par designations. These circa 1980 metal signs with bad hole maps on them were as often misleading as they were correct. The fact that the course is in transition makes this doubly frustrating.

Very little in the way of course amenities. I did not find out until later in the day that Delaware has this "carry in-carry out" policy about their parks...which is no big deal really, but the occasional bench and/or trash can is nice IMO.

$8 out of state to park there, as you most likely know by now. I didn't care because I was on vacation, but this would be a negative if I were planning to drive from Maryland or something.

HOT HOT HOT midday. I'm so glad I played in the morning, because I might have dehydrated if I played it in the afternoon during the summer. All that sunshine bouncing off the sand...eeep.

If you can keep the disc high and level with little fade, you will do well here. If you have a killer tomahawk, you will own this place. There were sufficient obstacles for a player like me that depends on a low drive, but I know a couple players that lean on the overhand shots that would have an unfair advantage here. There are a couple holes that simply DO NOT HAVE A LINE if you don't have a good overhand.

I enjoyed myself here despite the negatives, mostly because it was so different from anything I've ever done before. I can definitely see that this is a "love it or leave it" course.

The locals are obviously putting some love into this course, and I bet when they are done (hopefully the signage will be part of your renovation) it will be a 3.5 or so. It's cool enough to deserve the attention imo, kudos to you guys.

If I found myself near it again, I'd play it...but I wouldn't go out of my way for this course. (Sorry, guys)

Multiple tee pad locations per hole (Red/White/Blue)

Sign on all 18 holes at White tee location showing distance, basket location, & pars

Permanent 18 baskets with what looks to be another 9-18 being built

$8.00 per car to play at this park

Be prepared to walk in the sand throughout the entire course!

At times it can be difficult to find alternate tee pad locations as there's only one sign per hole on White tees

Can't see the baskets location from tee pad on a majority of the holes

Basket 1 & 18 on opposite sides of the course

Difficult at times to navigate from one hole to the next

Overall I enjoyed the experience & may go back to play. I'd recommend others to play here as well

Interesting course! Boardwalk teepads and constant sand give it a beach feel, but I hop that you don't hope for rolls/skips in the sand!
Beach is very closeby: Within the park!

Sand gets in shoes, boardwalk tees can be rickety, hard to see basket from tee.

Cool course. I would come back for sure. It's certainly different from other Delmarva courses I've played!

Unique course over the sand dunes. loved the Wooden decks used for T pad.
Park is clean and easy to navigate.

I cheat I have a spotter point the direction I need to throw, Also helps find errant discs. Bugs and heat are the devil from the end of July to the first of August

If you like to play unique courses. This is a must. Yeah you have to pay but you will not be bored playing this course

Lots of elevation changes. Blinds shots that I felt you couldn't loose your disc on. The sand if you fancy that, the park it is located is fantastic spend the day on the beach.

Little hard to navigate for the first time. Walking in the sand is though.

I played this course after a long day of other DE courses and it was the highlight, i think because of the great difference the sand and mix of blind and elevation.