The Rookery Golf Course Delaware
The Rookery Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Delaware, playing 6,274 yards from the Blue - 2021 tees with a rating of 70.7 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,274 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.7 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Delaware, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.8024, -75.2637 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue - 2021 | 6,274 | 71 | 70.7 | 128 |
| White - 2021 | 5,922 | 71 | 68.9 | 125 |
| White/Red Hybrid - 2021 | 5,652 | 71 | 67.6 | 120 |
| Red - 2021 | 5,408 | 71 | 66.4 | 117 |
| Red Gold Hybrid - 2021 | 5,069 | 71 | 64.9 | 114 |
| Gold - 2021 | 4,753 | 71 | 63.5 | 114 |
| White 2021 | 5,922 | 71 | 74.8 | 130 |
| White/Red Hybrid 2021 | 5,658 | 71 | 73.3 | 128 |
| Red 2021 | 5,414 | 71 | 72.2 | 125 |
| Red/Gold 2021 | 5,044 | 71 | 69.5 | 120 |
| Gold 2021 | 4,922 | 71 | 68.7 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue - 2021 70.7/128 | 380 | 172 | 290 | 285 | 392 | 485 | 400 | 385 | 118 | 2907 | 585 | 434 | 348 | 480 | 230 | 145 | 390 | 165 | 590 | 3367 | 6274 |
| White - 2021 68.9/125 | 370 | 165 | 270 | 276 | 374 | 465 | 380 | 340 | 110 | 2750 | 565 | 417 | 340 | 455 | 190 | 130 | 375 | 155 | 545 | 3172 | 5922 |
| White/Red Hybrid - 2021 67.6/120 | 370 | 165 | 270 | 276 | 355 | 458 | 360 | 340 | 110 | 2704 | 565 | 315 | 340 | 455 | 190 | 130 | 308 | 155 | 490 | 2948 | 5652 |
| Red - 2021 66.4/117 | 365 | 151 | 230 | 265 | 355 | 458 | 360 | 320 | 103 | 2607 | 547 | 315 | 273 | 456 | 162 | 115 | 308 | 135 | 490 | 2801 | 5408 |
| Red Gold Hybrid - 2021 64.9/114 | 315 | 151 | 230 | 265 | 355 | 458 | 275 | 238 | 103 | 2390 | 470 | 315 | 273 | 456 | 130 | 162 | 308 | 135 | 430 | 2679 | 5069 |
| Gold - 2021 63.5/114 | 315 | 140 | 201 | 255 | 310 | 407 | 275 | 238 | 95 | 2236 | 470 | 295 | 271 | 402 | 130 | 106 | 298 | 115 | 430 | 2517 | 4753 |
| White 2021 74.8/130 | 370 | 165 | 270 | 276 | 374 | 465 | 380 | 340 | 110 | 2750 | 565 | 417 | 340 | 455 | 190 | 130 | 375 | 155 | 545 | 3172 | 5922 |
| White/Red Hybrid 2021 73.3/128 | 370 | 165 | 270 | 276 | 355 | 458 | 363 | 340 | 110 | 2707 | 565 | 315 | 340 | 455 | 190 | 130 | 311 | 155 | 490 | 2951 | 5658 |
| Red 2021 72.2/125 | 365 | 151 | 230 | 265 | 355 | 458 | 363 | 320 | 103 | 2610 | 550 | 315 | 273 | 456 | 162 | 115 | 308 | 135 | 490 | 2804 | 5414 |
| Red/Gold 2021 69.5/120 | 320 | 154 | 230 | 265 | 355 | 458 | 276 | 240 | 105 | 2403 | 468 | 315 | 270 | 456 | 130 | 121 | 311 | 135 | 435 | 2641 | 5044 |
| Gold 2021 68.7/119 | 320 | 154 | 201 | 265 | 316 | 458 | 276 | 240 | 105 | 2335 | 468 | 315 | 270 | 402 | 130 | 121 | 311 | 135 | 435 | 2587 | 4922 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue - 2021 (6,274 yards, 70.7/128)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red 2021 (5,414 yards, 72.2/125)
860 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold - 2021 (4,753 yards, 63.5/114)
1,521 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 590 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 118 yards. 95 from the Gold - 2021 tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Rookery Golf Course?
The Rookery Golf Course has a course rating of 70.7 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Gold 2021 tees, the rating is 68.7 with a slope of 119.
How long is The Rookery Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Rookery Golf Course plays 6,274 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Rookery Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 485-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Rookery Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue - 2021 tees (6,274 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold - 2021 tees (4,753 yards).
Is The Rookery Golf Course public or private?
The Rookery Golf Course is a public golf course in Delaware. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Rookery Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Stenger's Shamrock Farms Par 3 (Milton), American Classic Golf Club, Midway Par 3 (Lewes), American Classic Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Rookery Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Rookery Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Rookery Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Rookery Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Rookery Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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