ISSUE #29

👋 Hey NCC golfers,

NFL Week 1 is in the books, which also means Fall golf is here!

This week we're breaking down 5 local spots where you can get your golf fix and catch every snap. It's your football-and-golf game plan for the whole season.

Also, we're hosting the NCC Mini Golf Championship under the lights, and you're invited! Details are in the Don't Miss This section below.

Let’s get into it.

The NFL is back! But so is the Sunday dilemma we all face: Do you book a tee time, or watch back-to-back games?

Nothing pains me more than checking GolfNow during a game and seeing a wide-open tee sheet. I could have the whole course to myself!

But here's the good news: you don't have to choose.

New Castle County has become a genuinely great place to get your golf fix and catch every snap, sometimes at the same time. Here are five spots where football and golf live under one roof this fall.

This might be the perfect setup. The Launch Zone is a two-floor, 42-bay driving range with 25 HDTVs scattered throughout, so there's a game on at every bay. You can book your own private bay for only $25 per bay for an hour or $15 for a half-hour, plus $5 per person in your group (up to six). That makes this our top pick for the upcoming season. A full crew can post up, take turns hitting, and catch every game for next to nothing per person.

Not in the mood to swing? Head to the Tavern for one of their regular watch parties (they had a good one going for Seahawks-Patriots recently). Either way, golf, cold drinks, football on the TV. Hard to beat.

Book your game-time bay here

Flight Indoor Golf in Hockessin is the newest golf simulator in town, featuring 4 TrackMan bays. They are the only spot on this list targeting Monday Night Football with their upcoming MNF League.

Grab a partner, build a 2-person team, and play every Monday night for 1.5 hours. It costs $200 to join, but that works out to $20 a night at the end of the season. It runs September 14 through November 16, so if you want your Monday Night Football with a side of golf:

Visit this page to register your team now.

Lefty's is your make-a-whole-night-of-it spot. It's a full sports bar with the games on, plus a Topgolf Swing Suite and a lineup of other activities under one roof.

We recommend saving this for a special occasion (birthday, graduation, etc.) as the sim rental is not cheap, and you’ll likely want to experience more than just golf when you visit.

View all of Lefty’s reservable attractions here.

This is the Sunday Night Football play. Specials run all-day long featuring $3 beers, $10 nachos, and specialty cocktails starting at $12.

Honestly, it’s great for a date night or meetup with friends kind of vibe. Play some glow-in-the-dark mini golf, maybe book a sim, and get some delicious food at their restaurant. Throw in an Eagles win, and you have yourself a perfect Sunday night.

Book your game-time bay here.

Here's the wildcard, because I know some of you love to throw your own watch parties. First State Party Pros rents out portable golf simulator bays, so you can set up a sim right at your tailgate, backyard, or living room and have the game on right next to it.

They currently offer 2 packages:

Both options come with a TV stand, an on-site attendant, clubs, mats, and balls. You can inquire about booking by visiting their website here.

So there you have it. Maybe you don’t have to choose between sneaking 9 holes in after work or getting ready to watch your team this season. There are options for every night of the week, and in every corner of this county for football AND golf.

Also not mentioned on this list, but somewhat obvious, is your local course pub!

We can’t forget to mention our favorite pubs in the county like The Tavern at Back Creek, Highlands Whiskey Bar at St. Anne’s, The Greenhill Pub at Ed Oliver, and many more delicious options at our local courses.

Now please take a second to answer the poll below so I can learn more about the football fans who read this newsletter.

Take a second to vote! You'll see how everyone else voted the moment you do.

!! Hole-In-One Raffle, CASH Prizes, and Free Ice Cream!!

Friday, September 25th, we're taking over Riverwalk Mini Golf on the Wilmington Riverfront for our first mini-golf tournament. This is the first event we've ever thrown, and we want you to come out and compete.

🌙 Friday, September 25th, 6 to 9 PM, under the lights
⛳ BYOP (bring your own putter).
🏌️ One round, 18 holes, stroke play. No flights, no handicaps.
🍦 Subscribers (that's you) get a discounted entry fee plus a complimentary ice cream or drink, just for being on the list.
🏆 Big prizes on the line. Free rounds, pro shop gift cards, simulator certificates, and more!
🔞 Must be 18 or older to play.

We chose mini golf as our first tournament because we believe it's the great equalizer. Your single-digit handicap means nothing when there's a windmill involved. 😉

Grab your spot before it sells out! Register at the link below, and start practicing your putting!

↗️ 🏆 Frog Hollow crowns its women's champions. Congrats to Samantha Bannon, the Ladies Club Champion, and Amanda Hurlock, who took the Match Play title.

↗️ 🚜 Delcastle aerates this week. Punching greens as part of the fall maintenance push, they reopen today. Hats off to their Superintendent, Steve, and the rest of the grounds crew.

↗️ 🚜 St. Anne's greens maintenance runs Sept 13-15. Verticutting took place Sunday, then Dryject occurred yesterday through today. Half of the course is playable, and they're back to normal Wednesday the 16th.

↗️ 🎃 St. Anne's announces Halloween party October 23. A wicked night at Highlands Woodfire and Whiskey, 7pm, costumes encouraged. Save the date.

↗️ 🐔 UD men's golf opens with a top-10 finish. The Blue Hens tied for 9th at the Bryan National Collegiate to start the fall, closing strong on the final day.

↗️ 🎨 Birdie's hosts a Sip and Paint September 25. 6 to 8pm. A fun, low-key night out for the crew. Tickets are $30.

↗️ 🍦 Putters Paradise runs a sundae deal. Now through October 11, buy a pie sundae at regular price and get a second for 99 cents.

↗️ 💸 Deerfield opens early 2027 membership sales. Buy a 2027 pass starting September 15 and play the rest of 2026 free, with membership running through December 2027. That's up to 15+ months for the price of one year. Passes range from a 5-Day Twilight ($2,500) to a 7-Day full membership ($4,000).

↗️ ⛳ Deerfield hosts a Srixon/Cleveland fitting September 19. Dial in new gear for the fall stretch, 11am to 3pm.

Hey NCC crew,

We're throwing our first-ever event on September 25, and it's already filling up. Which means it's a real chance to get in front of a room full of local golfers, and a whole newsletter and social audience beyond that.

So if you're a business owner, or you know one, we're looking for a few more sponsors, and some prizes for the winners. Whether you want your name on the event, a banner at the course, a shout-out to our readers, or just to toss in a prize and get some love, let's talk.

It's a fun, low-cost way to put your business in front of exactly the local crowd you'd want to reach.

Got something to contribute or want to sponsor? Just reply to this email and we'll work something out.

Otherwise, I'll see you at Riverwalk. Bring your putter.

I ❤️ New Castle County Golf.

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