The Rookery Golf Course
Plan your round at The Rookery Golf Course
The Rookery is an 18-hole public course in Milton, Delaware, opened in August 2000 and designed by Pete Oakley with superintendent Chris Adkins. It plays to a par of 71 and about 6,481 yards from the blue tees (70.7 rating, 128 slope). The Heron Grille is on site.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Pete Oakley and Chris Adkins
- Opened 2000
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
The Rookery Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
365
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
154
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
230
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
270
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
360
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
460
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
363
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
340
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
105
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
565
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
325
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
281
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
456
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
180
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
121
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
311
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
135
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
507
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Red | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 395 | 385 | 365 | 325 |
| 2 | 3 | 9 | 178 | 168 | 154 | 140 |
| 3 | 4 | 15 | 305 | 300 | 230 | 201 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 297 | 290 | 270 | 255 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 402 | 385 | 360 | 315 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 500 | 491 | 460 | 436 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 410 | 390 | 363 | 285 |
| 8 | 4 | 11 | 400 | 362 | 340 | 252 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 123 | 115 | 105 | 95 |
| Out | 35 | 3,010 | 2,886 | 2,647 | 2,304 | |
| 10 | 5 | 6 | 601 | 575 | 565 | 480 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 447 | 425 | 325 | 315 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 361 | 351 | 281 | 271 |
| 13 | 5 | 16 | 486 | 466 | 456 | 402 |
| 14 | 3 | 12 | 236 | 200 | 180 | 130 |
| 15 | 3 | 18 | 151 | 140 | 121 | 111 |
| 16 | 4 | 4 | 401 | 375 | 311 | 298 |
| 17 | 3 | 14 | 170 | 155 | 135 | 115 |
| 18 | 5 | 8 | 618 | 566 | 507 | 449 |
| In | 36 | 3,471 | 3,253 | 2,881 | 2,571 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,481 | 6,139 | 5,528 | 4,875 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.7 / 128 | 68.9 / 125 | 66.4 / 117 | 63.5 / 114 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Pick your tee from the posted card: blue, white, red or gold
- The course plays to par 71
- Call the shop for current tee-time availability
Carts & walking
Carts are available with 18-hole rounds. Check with the shop for cart-path rules.
Food & drink
The Heron Grille is the on-site restaurant.
Quick answers
The Rookery Golf Course at a glance
Is The Rookery Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. The Rookery Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does The Rookery Golf Course have, and what's the par?
The Rookery Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,875 to 6,481 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Rookery Golf Course?
The Rookery Golf Course was designed by Pete Oakley and Chris Adkins and opened in 2000.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Rookery Golf Course?
Carts are available with 18-hole rounds. Check with the shop for cart-path rules.
What food and drink does The Rookery Golf Course have?
The Heron Grille is the on-site restaurant.
How do you book a tee time at The Rookery Golf Course?
Call the course at (302) 684-3000.
Where is The Rookery Golf Course?
The Rookery Golf Course is at 27052 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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