If you are anywhere near Bridgeville, Delaware, make sur and tee it up at Heritage Shores Golf Course. You will be very glad that you did.
With six teeing grounds on every hole, and an array of strategically incorporated bunkers and undulating fairways, coupled with water obstacles, this par 72 golf course will challenge and test each and every player.
“Heritage Shores is a fabulous course, designed by Arthur Hills, with water on 17 of our 18 holes,” said Heritage Shore’s Head Golf Professional Shane Long. “We have six sets of tees, measuring anywhere from about 5,400 yards to about 7,000. We are set inside a wonderful 55 and over community. We offer memberships and are open to non-residents and public to play year round.”
Built by Hills in 2007, Heritage Shores, added to the Kemper Sports management company this year, is a well-maintained and fun-to-play golfing gem in the vicinity of the world famous Ocean City, Maryland golfing mecca.
“Heritage Shores is a premier semi-private course set in a great community,” Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner said. “We are excited to once again be working with Brookfield Residential and the Heritage Shores Homeowners’ Association to take Heritage Shores to new heights for members and guests through our passion for delivering first-class service.”
The course’s main feature is its ponding. Water is everywhere on the course. Hills, who designed many golf courses in the South, like in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, brought some of that Myrtle Beach flavor north to Delaware, less than 30 minutes from most Delaware beaches. Avoiding these hazards is as simple as making good contact on the ball, but a handful feature splashdown opportunities right next to the green.
A main example of this is Heritage Shore’s Closing Hole, No.18. A Par 5 measuring around 500 yards, water runs up the right side off the tee, and then down the left, with bunkers and a pond bordering the uniquely rectangular shaped 18th Green. A small inlet short of the putting surface requires a forced carry to the green, making going at it in just two swings a real challenge.
“ Eighteen is probably the Signature Hole of the course,” said Long. “ Water on both sides of the fairway, off to the right but mostly out of play off the tee, and water left, makes 18 a three shot par 5 for almost everybody. The rectangular shaped green is a rare highlight to the hole, as well. It’s a terrific Finishing Hole.”
Another favorite of Long’s is the par-3 Fourteenth. An uphill Par 3, 14 plays anywhere from a short iron to a hybrid or fairway metal.
“14 is a really challenging Pa 3,” said Long. It goes about 135 yards to about 80. It has an undulating green and a forced carry all over water. If you’re long, you will have a super delicate chip straight down the hill and back down towards the water.
“ We have everything at Heritage Shores,” said Long. “ We are a very active 55 and older community with so much to do. We have so many wonderful dining options for people to enjoy, and things like bicycling and kayaking, and, of course, golf.
“It’s a just a good community for people and a good course for people to play.”
Heritage Shores is more than a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. We even have a dedicated Lifestyle Director to help our residents get the most out of the incredible low-maintenance living offered here. Our community boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, and much more. Every aspect of Heritage Shores is designed to foster a vibrant, active lifestyle, from the health and wellness center to our outdoor game table pavilions. Whether you’re taking a kayak out for a paddle, enjoying a meal with friends at one of our on-site restaurants, or simply soaking up the sun by the pools, there’s something for everyone here.
Home Sweet Home: Flexibility and Elegance
Heritage Shores offers main-level living, single-family, and villa Brookfield Residential homes for purchase from the upper $200’s or lease from the $3,000’s, each reflecting quality craftsmanship and innovative design. Choose a home that fits your lifestyle, knowing that flexibility and financial savvy are part of the package. With various floor plans and styles, you can enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle without compromising on elegance or comfort.
Heritage Shores was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2007. The par-72, links-style layout stretches just over 7,000 yards and weaves through a 55-and-over active lifestyle community half an hour from Delaware’s beaches. The club also features one of Southern Delaware’s top practice facilities that includes a two-acre, all-grass range, putting green and multiple short game areas.
