You may have not considered adding Delaware golf to your First State travel itinerary, but if you like to play, it's worth bringing your clubs along. There are more than a few dozen golf courses in Delaware where you can enjoy a round or two, and as golf continues to grow as a sport worldwide, you can bet that more and more great Delaware golf courses are just on the horizon. Delaware is such a small state that you can conceivably play all the courses you have your eye on here without having to drive too far, and each of the main Delaware tourist destinations have at least a few sufficient courses close by. There really aren't too many golf resorts in Delaware, but there are Delaware golf packages available, so you might check those out. Some golf courses in Delaware have been designed by some of the top names in the industry, so go ahead and plan that Delaware golf vacation, and treat yourself to a wonderful golfing experience.

If you were to make a list of the best golf courses in Delaware, you'd find few who would argue that the course at the Bayside Resort Golf Club deserves special attention. The course here is the first one that Jack Nicklaus designed in Delaware, and it is truly a magnificent stretch of holes. Bayside Resort is a mixed-use property, serving both as a golf resort and as a conservation establishment. It's found near the Delaware beach resort town of Fenwick Island. Some 285 acres here have been left untouched by the resort, offering nature lovers the chance to observe the native flora and fauna. Depending on which tees you pick at the golf course here, it can be as long as 7,545 yards, or as short as 5,168 yards. Golfers of all ability levels can enjoy the Bayside Resort golf course, but do expect a challenge, regardless of your skills. The course is open for play throughout the year, much like the Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club courses are. There are three nice, 9-hole Delaware golf courses found at Bear Trap Dunes, so that totals 27-holes of golfing pleasure. Because of the number of holes found here, you'll rarely find yourself waiting around before shots, which is a huge advantage. The course(s) here were designed by a past associate of Jack Nicklaus, Rick Jacobson. Locals love to play here, and you probably will too.

If you want to work on your game while having a good time, the short Marsh Island Golf Club course is worth a visit when enjoying a vacation in Delaware's beachtown of Lewes. It's just a par 65, reaching a maximum length of 4,500 yards from the back tees. You will definitely be using your irons a lot, and though the course is short, it is pretty darn challenging, making it fun to play for all skill levels. Delaware golf courses are in good supply near the Delaware beach resorts, so you can have the best of both worlds mixing golf with watersports. If you find yourself in or near the state's largest city of Wilmington, you might enjoy a little Delaware golf at the White Clay Creek Country Club. The 18-hole public course here opened in 2005, and from the back tees, it reaches a hefty 7,007 yards. It's generally considered to be the best Delaware golf course in the Wilmington area, and it sure makes a nice addition to all the other interesting Wilmington attractions, such as Rockford Tower and the historic Wilmington and Western Railroad.

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The Delaware golf packages are the way to go for many, as they typically involve savings that are hard to find otherwise. Many of the top Delaware golf courses offer some kind of package, and when you are staying at one of the Delaware hotels, you'll often find that they offer golf packages, or at least the chance to play at an exclusive area course. In Rehoboth Beach, for example, you can stay at The Avenue Inn and arrange tee times at local courses with help from the staff. The luxurious and renowned Hotel DuPont in Wilmington offers its guests Delaware golf packages of sorts that have them playing on the DuPont Country Club's championship course. Finding and arranging Delaware golf packages online is easier than ever, so you can plan your Delaware golf trip in no time at all. For those golfers visiting the Delaware beach resorts, you might consider playing in nearby Ocean City, Maryland. There are a myriad of great golf packages available there than combine your lodging and golf fees. Some of the featured courses that are included in the Ocean City golf packages are nearby Delaware golf courses, and there sure are some good ones found here.