6. Hooper's Landing Golf Course

Hooper's Landing Golf Course

4.3493352941 4.3 stars from 5 (52)
  • Holes: 18
  • Par: 72
  • Length: 6725 yards
  • Slope: 126
  • Rating: 71.5
  • Layout
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Location
  • 1019 Locust St, Seaford, Delaware 19973, Sussex County
  • (302) 629-2890
  • (302) 629-8157
  • www.hooperslanding.com
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Year built: 1949
Architect(s): Alfred H. Tull (1949), Rich Mandell
Type: Municipal/Public
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Rye Grass
Golf Season: Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts: Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving range: Yes
Pitching/chipping area: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Practice bunker: Yes
Teaching pro: Yes
Golf school / academy: Yes

Policies

Walking allowed: Yes
Metal spikes allowed: No
Dress code: Collared shirts are required. Blue jeans are not allowed during spring, summer and fall.

Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard

Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 6725 yards 71.5 126
White 72 6175 yards 68.4 123
Gold 72 5624 yards 66.2 120
Gold (W) 72 5624 yards 71.3 128
Red (W) 72 5413 yards 70.7 117

Hooper's Landing Golf Course sprawls across more than 200 acres of gently rolling terrain. Constructed in 1949, the course has a classic design that is accessible for players of all skill levels. There are some tight holes that will make you think twice before pulling out the driver but they are nicely balanced by some wide-open holes where you can grip it and rip it. Though the golf course is relatively short at 6,725 yards from the back tees, the small, well bunkered greens offer plenty of challenges. The approaches to the greens demand accuracy, which will be further tested by water hazards and trees. Hooper's Landing Golf Course begins with a tricky dogleg right, a par 4 with a green that is not only heavily guarded by bunkers but it also sits above the fairway.

Rating Snapshot

GA Rating Index 4.3 stars from 5
Off-Course Amenities: 3.3 stars from 5
Value: 5.0 stars from 5
Pace of Play: 4.5 stars from 5
Staff Friendliness: 4.3 stars from 5
Course Layout: 4.8 stars from 5
Course Conditions: 4.0 stars from 5
Rating Breakdown 52 Reviews
5 stars:
18
4 stars:
23
3 stars:
9
2 stars:
2
1 stars:
0
98.8%

recommend this course

48 out of 52 reviews

What Golfers Are Saying

Location is worth the drive convenient to the city in the 'burbs   Great for locals advanced golfers seniors   Challenges include bunkers water hazards elevation changes  
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FEATURED REVIEW
u000005489714's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 02/21/2018
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Best golf value for the frugal golfer"

Missedfits's avatar
Age:  45-54
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/05/2017
Previously played

Reviewed on

The course is fair and has two personalities. The original 9 holes are wood lined and you have to be straight off the tee. The later added 9 holes are more forgiving which allows my big slices to still have an chance to reach the green from off the fairway. Pretty easy to see your target and find your ball.This course , like many is working on a budget and utilizes its funds very appropriately. Very lucky to have course where the average joe can feel comfortable. Best course for the money for miles around.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Average

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"A great value"

RonP935820's avatar
Age:  65+
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 12/21/2016
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice layout, good value for the money. A fun course to play.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Hoopers Landing"

jcollinspyramid's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  25+
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 12/07/2016
Previously played Used cart Cold weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice course but the greens need just a little work.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Average

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Windy day but a beautiful course"

Roger6812702's avatar
Top 500 Contributor
Age:  45-54
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/22/2016
First time playing Used cart Played 18 holes Average weather

Reviewed on

Went on a windy fall day.Wish it was like the day before..When I first arrived, I saw the holes right near the clubhouse and thought it was going to be long, and kind of boring. Did not realize the cartpath would lead me across to 10 holes in a nature perserve environment. Grass was alittle high, and leave are always an issue in the fall, so challenge to find those balls off the fairway, but expect some difficulties in the fall. Really a nice public course with some decent challenges and well placed water and bunkers on a couple hole. Overall I would say firmly to play if able.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Fairly Easy

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great shape for all the rain"

u000005549766's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/04/2016
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

They have worked very hard to get rid the water and keep the course playable agree all tyne rain we have had. Very friendly staff. .

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great Value"

DrewBurgess's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/16/2016
First time playing Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice course with layout that is fair for an average golfer like myself. Good condition and really good value for the money. Will play it again when traveling this way.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"1st time here"

u257600635's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/07/2016
First time playing Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice mature layout that keeps your interest. Good condition for a hot summer. Lots of shade.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Fair

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Still a bargain"

97collinsd's avatar
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/28/2016
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice course with most greens still in good shape despite the oppressive heat the past two weeks.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"One hidden gem."

jesusmysavior's avatar
Age:  45-54
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/04/2016
First time playing

Reviewed on

This was a special course, tee to green, great lay out. Staff were friendly and we're glad we were there. Don't pass this one up.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great value"

Wayne3499061's avatar
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Once every three months
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/24/2016
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Enjoyed playing on this mature course. It didn't hurt that I "got in the zone" and was -3 on the last 10 holes! Finished with a 77.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Nice course"

foodlion2565's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  25+
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/27/2016
Previously played

Reviewed on

Greens were fast. Overall course in great condition. Working on greens very fast.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"can't beat the price"

uWOOH8692WO's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/24/2016
Previously played Walked Played 18 holes Poor weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

course was in good shape greens rolled true but there were some burned spots. Fairways were average ,trapes were fine. staff very friendly and helpful. Great course for the money.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Poor

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great Round"

soniak4's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 04/25/2016
Previously played Used cart Played 18 holes Excellent weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Love this course because it is well maintained and priced really well. Bunkers could use a little fresh sand. Staff could use a little coaching on welcoming people but they were nice enough. Had a great time and played the course in 4 hours.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Inconsistent!"

Pittsville77's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/21/2015
Previously played Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Excellent weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

The coarse layout is nice..But the Rough is Way!!!! to inconsistent,There must be 4 different types of rough grasses and its so darn hard to get a feel of how hard or soft to swing,They need to keep the grasses and rough cut on a consistent basis.The greens were really!! fast also..just barely tap it and goes 6 feet buy if you miss,wow,I couldn't get the feel at all

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Good

Quality of food & beverage: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great condition"

gdathe's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/02/2015
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

I arrived right at my tee time and hurried to the first tee where I joined three gentlemen who are members. I enjoyed their company and they put up with my Bad round of golf. The course is in great condition. Not much of a snack bar, but I didn't go there to eat. I will return and play better.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Fair

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Nothing"

Steve6749481's avatar
Age:  35-44
Gender:  Female
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/01/2015
First time playing Played as a single Used cart Played 18 holes Average weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

First time playing this course. It's packed into an older residential community - but that's not really an issue. I hate those courses where you're right up on someones backyard if you miss the fairway (I miss a lot of fairways.) This course isn't like that - so thats a plus .It is laid out in an odd manner. 1-4 and 14-18 are on one side of a busy road, and 5-13 are on the other. Conditions were ok. Greens were a bit slower than I'm used to, but not the worst. Fairways had just been cut and there were a lot of clippings around, which really slowed the roll out down (on those rare occasions when I hit the fairway) All in all, a mediocre, forgettable course. The staff is excellent though and I saw the bev cart 4 times on a very hot Saturday.

Pace of Play: Fair

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Average

Quality of food & beverage: Fair

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Fairly Easy

I don't recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great course for money"

skeeter44's avatar
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  5-9
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/31/2015
First time playing Played with a group Used cart Played 9 holes Excellent weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Really enjoyed this course. Front side with trees makes for good tee shots. Back side hilly but enjoyable. Greens excellent, rolled true and not overly sloped. Makes for a great round of golf.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Hoppers Golf Course"

Ryan2149898's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/24/2015
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

I would highly recommend this course to anyone, of any age, and of any play skill level. It is a fun and challenging course, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the cart gal always seems to be right there when you need something.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"the course was in great condition"

freewill63's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
Handicap:  10-14
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/20/2015
Previously played Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

took my dad for fathers day and he really enjoyed himself thanks

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

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