The Rookery North Course

The Rookery North occupies gently rolling terrain in central Delaware, part of a larger golf complex that includes multiple eighteen-hole layouts. The course was designed by Ed Ault, Al Jamison, and Bill Love, a collaborative effort that reflects the regional approach to public-access golf development in the Mid-Atlantic during the late twentieth century. The design takes advantage of the area's natural topography, incorporating modest elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of Delaware's interior landscape. The routing moves through a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water features appearing on several holes to add strategic variety. The design philosophy emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage experienced golfers. Fairways are generally generous, though approach shots require accuracy to hold greens that feature moderate undulation and are often protected by bunkers and occasional wetland areas. The Rookery complex serves the Dover and Milford area as a destination for both local play and visiting golfers exploring Delaware's golf offerings. The North Course shares facilities with the property's other layouts, providing a full-service experience that includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities. The setting reflects the agricultural and forested character of central Delaware, with views extending across relatively flat to gently rolling farmland. The course operates as part of the state's public golf infrastructure, accommodating daily-fee play and tournament use throughout the season.