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Introducing The New American Classic Online Store

We are excited to announce the launch of our new online store. Browse customizable apparel and accessories for the whole family from the comforts of home! You are able to pay directly online with a credit card and have the items shipped directly to you.

This store is an online extension of the American Classic golf shop and will be open year round. Included are brands like Turtleson, Johnnie-O, Straight Down, Donald Ross, Adidas, North Face and more! Check back often for the new items and brands for the whole family!

The store can be accessed through the link below. It can also be found on the American Classic Golf Club website. If you have any questions please let us know.

https://americanclassicgolf.teecommerce.shop

All the products in the shop are made custom, on-demand, so please allow for 5-10 business days for orders to ship from the decoration workshop.

Happy Shopping!

March 1, 2023/by Britt Morrison

Blogs, News

ESPN Air Dates Announced!

Breaking News!

The 2022 New Swarm FlingGolf Classic that was held here at the American Classic in May will be making its ESPN debut next Friday, August 5th and will air two more times on the 7th and 8th!

Tune in to cheer on some of your local favorites as they compete for FlingGolf World Championships. You will see Austin Ebersole and Jack Bovich battle it out in the Open Tournament, and Brandon Hammond who will be throwing for the World’s Longest Fling title. It’s an awesome feat to have 3 athletes from American Classic contend for world championships.

All airings are on ESPN2:

Friday, August 5th at 6:30am

Sunday, August 7th at 11:30am

Monday, August 8th at 7:30 pm (primetime)

If you would like to watch it with us, the American Classic is hosting a live watch party on Monday, August 8th. Drink & Food specials will be available! Cal Toner will be rocking with us from 5-7pm if you want to come early to hear some live music before the watch party starts! Watch party starts at 7pm and the airing is 7:30pm-8pm!

And again, congratulations to Jack, Austin, and Brandon for their hard work and success. All of us here at ACGC are so proud of you!

July 31, 2022/by Britt Morrison

Blogs, News

Golf Starter Pack: Part 2

In part 1 of our starter pack blog, we covered what equipment new golfers must have to get started in golf. This beginner golf “starter pack” included clubs, balls, and tees, and we talked about how these essential items can be acquired cheaply and quickly. Now that you have a general idea of the equipment needed to get started, getting out onto the course is within reach!

While the necessary equipment needed in golf is pretty straightforward and easy to acquire, it can still be challenging for new golfers who have never played before to smoothly transition into playing on public courses. Between the extensive etiquette rules, confusing golf rules, dress codes, and other golf nuances it can seem overwhelming trying to start. This can certainly be a lot to grasp, but it is really a lot simpler than it appears!

When looking to play on public golf courses, it is always best to call ahead and book a tee time (you can book online most places too) rather than just showing up. During the golf busy season, most courses will not be able to get you out without booking a tee time in advance. Golf courses make booking tee times a very simple process, and golf courses will allot four people per tee time slot. This means that each tee time will allow for a maximum of four people per group. Here at the American Classic we book our tee times in 10 minute increments, meaning that every 10 minutes a new group will tee off. This allows for each group to get out ahead of the group behind them, which helps the course flow smoothly. If you have a 9:00 tee time, it is best to get there at least 15 minutes early to ensure you can check in and get ready to start at 9:00. The goal is to tee off at 9:00, and showing up exactly at your scheduled tee time can make that nearly impossible. Late starts can hinder the pace of play on the course, so arriving early greatly helps the course! To book your tee time, simply call the course clubhouse or book online if your course offers it.

Now that you have booked your tee time and are ready to head to the course, let’s talk about some golf course etiquette rules that can apply to all public golf courses. To start, one of the most important etiquette rules to consider is pace of play. Pace of play relates to how long it takes to play your round, and how fast each group plays affects this. Since most courses will separate their tee times in 10 minute increments, it is important to aim to finish each hole in that allotted time. For example, if you are taking 15-20 minutes to finish one hole, you will hold up the groups behind you and hinder the flow of the course. Longer holes, like par 5’s and long par 4’s, will take some more time but these holes will also take the other groups longer as well. With that being said, you do not want to rush around the course and constantly stress over how fast you are playing. After all, golf is meant to be fun and relaxing, so finding a balance between keeping pace and rushing is crucial to your experience. Here are some tips to help you keep it moving without overstressing!

Plan your next shot as you are moving towards your ball, not when you reach it
Don’t be afraid to drop further along in the fairway or elsewhere if you lose a ball out of bounds
Consider playing alternate game formats like a scramble
Play “ready golf”- whoever is ready to go should hit no matter what
Make sure to watch your ball all the way to the ground. This helps you find your ball quicker and can avoid unnecessary looking time

Continuing on with course etiquette, many superintendents and course grounds crew workers would be upset if golf course care was not mentioned. When playing on public golf courses, taking care of the course is very important. This mainly relates to fixing divots and the ground in which you play on. A divot is a piece of turf that is dug out of the course when playing a shot. If you have torn up some turf on a shot (this is normal and will happen) replacing the chunk that flew out can speed up the recovery process and also fill in the hole left in the turf. Many courses will also provide you with seeding/sand and ask you to fill the areas tore up to help the turf recover.

The greens are the most delicate part of a golf course, so always be cautious and try not to damage them. Do not drive your golf cart on the greens! That may seem obvious, but I have seen some crazy things on the golf course. Fixing your ball marks/divots on the greens is also a crucial aspect of taking care of the course.

A final thing to consider regarding etiquette is the course dress code. Many courses will not allow clothing items like jeans or non-collared shirts, so make sure to ask before you head over. Here at the American Classic we are laid back about this and do not have a dress code, so feel free to wear whatever you are comfortable with when playing here!

Booking tee times, showing up early, keeping pace, and taking care of the course while playing will ensure a smooth and fun transition into golf! In the beginning, I would not stress over every little golf rule, and focus mainly on these etiquette basics while having fun with your friends on the course. Golf is a great game, and following these basics will make getting out onto the course stress-free!

-Sam Cresta, Assistant Golf Professional at American Classic Golf Club

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March 15, 2021/by Britt Morrison

Blogs, News

Golf Starter Pack: Part 1

Many golfers, including myself, have been patiently waiting for the weather to break so we can get back onto the course and into the swing of the 2021 golf season. The weather has been pretty terrible this month, and the cold temperatures, rain, and snow we have seen here in Delaware have not been optimal for golf. Wednesday’s 55-degree day proved to be a bright spot on a pretty horrible month weather-wise and provided us with optimism and hope that the golf season is not too far away. I certainly saw the enthusiasm from our golfers here at the American Classic Golf Club that Wednesday as the tee sheet quickly filled up with golfers excited to finally get out and play again.

While many beginner and experienced golfers are starting to get ready for the 2021 season, many others have interest in playing but do not know how to start or what they need to get into the game. Understanding the basic golf essentials needed to get into the game can seem overwhelming for those who have never played, but it is a lot easier to get started than it seems. Hopefully this blog will help get you one step closer to hitting the course!

If you are sure you want to get into golf, having a set of golf clubs is definitely needed. A few weeks ago, I wrote an in-depth blog on all things golf clubs, so I will just cover the important details here. The main golf clubs include irons, woods, hybrids, and wedges. While club manufacturers sell these clubs individually, I recommend purchasing a full set to start out. There are many affordable full sets available for men and women that will have all the clubs you need to get started. There is absolutely no need to spend a ton of money on your first set of clubs and purchasing a full set can be an affordable way to get started. I would also like to mention that many golf courses have clubs available to rent, so if you wanted to play a few rounds before investing in your own set it could be worth it to rent first.

The next things you will need are golf balls and tees. Golf balls are not included with your round, so you will have to purchase your own. Brands like Top Flite, Spalding, and Wilson are inexpensive golf balls that are perfect to start out with. You can get 15 of these golf balls for 10-15 dollars, while other balls like Titleist Pro V1s and TaylorMade Tp5s can be up to 56 dollars per dozen. In my opinion, there is no reason to spend a lot on golf balls when you are starting out, as you are unlikely to notice any difference between a 5-dollar Titleist ball and a 1-dollar Top Flite ball in the beginning of your golf journey. In the beginning, you will also lose more balls in water hazards and other out of bounds areas on the course, so it makes sense to start with a cheaper ball. When I play a Titleist or another expensive golf ball and lose it in the water or elsewhere, I always think “welp, there goes 5 dollars.” As you begin to improve and start playing more often, upgrading to a premium golf ball can certainly have its advantages and is worth it, but I would recommend starting with cheaper balls.

Golf tees are also essential items when starting out and are inexpensive. You can purchase a package of 50-100 tees for 5-10 dollars, and they are also easy to come by on the course. Tees come in sizes ranging from 1-4 inches and starting with a 2-3.5-inch tee is totally fine. Any package of tees you can find at your courses pro shop or online will be fine and work well for you on the course.

Once you have clubs, balls, and tees, you have just about all of the essential items needed to hit the course! One thing I recommend before taking on the course for the first time is considering hitting a few buckets at a driving range or hitting net. It is best to avoid hitting your first ever golf ball on the 1st tee of a golf course, so hitting at the range or net can be beneficial.

These are the basic and general items needed to get started, and in another blog going forward (Part 2), we will cover the basic etiquette rules and other items that will help you get out onto the course.

Hope to see you all out on the course soon!

-Sam Cresta, Assistant Golf Professional at American Classic Golf Club

March 1, 2021/by Britt Morrison

Blogs, News

Why You Should Regrip Your Clubs

With the cold weather officially arriving and the holidays in the rearview mirror, there’s no better time than now to get your golf clubs regripped. Whether they are falling apart in your hands or feel as smooth as a bowling ball, it’s something that must be done from time to time. We all know that our hands are the only thing touching the club, so it is important for the grips to be in good shape and ready for the season ahead. If we wouldn’t drive our cars on bald tires, we shouldn’t want to play golf with bad grips either!

The biggest reason that you should want to regrip your clubs is the importance that your grip has on your golf game. More times than not, your grip is the deciding factor of how your ball travels through the air. How to grip the club properly is one of the first lessons that every new golfer endures when taking up the sport. As you were learning about the most popular way to grip a golf club, the interlock, I’m sure you can think back to how awkward that specific grip felt the first time you tried it. It’s important togrip the club like this because you want your hands to work together as one without one going in the opposite direction of the other. Because of how vital the grip is in a golf swing, it’s a must that we give our clubs newer, tackier grips.

If there’s one thing that everyone can agree on, it’s that golf is hard enough as it is. The last thing you should be concerned about while playing is the idea of your club flying out of your hands midswing, and getting stuck in a tree or falling into the water. This would be very embarrassing (but also hilarious), and something that shouldn’t happen if you had better grips on your clubs. If you find yourself squeezing the living daylight out of your clubs, just to hold onto them, then it’s time to replace the grips.

Lastly though, regripping your clubs makes them feel new again. We all love that feeling we get with new toys, and regripping your golf clubs has that same exact effect. It’s also a much cheaper option than going out and buying a whole new set of clubs just to have to replace those grips eventually as well. But seriously though, the best part about regripping your clubs is picking out a sweet, new color to make your clubs the coolest on the course. We all know that if you look good, you’ll play good. . . sometimes.

If you need help picking out the right grips or want to schedule your clubs to be regripped, please feel free to contact our clubhouse and talk with Austin or Sam to set something up. And who knows, this just might be what you need to accomplish those 2021 golf goals!

-Austin Ebersole, Head Golf Professional at American Classic GC

January 18, 2021/by Britt Morrison

News

THE REVENGE IS BACK

Revenge is coming to the golfers of the American Classic on Halloween….

And by revenge we mean totally off the wall, fun, & wacky golf! This day of golf is unlike any other. Obstacles will be on the course, maintenance workers will be frolicking about & more weird things could happen at any moment… Come see for yourself & book a tee time for the 31st of October today! This is the most fun day of the year! If you wear a costume you get a $5 off discount *wink wink* (only the costume discount will apply on this day)

Prices:

9 holes – $28 Greens Fee for public
9 holes – $15 Greens Fee (IF you are a passholder)
9 holes – $9 riding cart fee per person
9 or 18 – $3 pull carts

18 holes – $35 greens fee for public

18 holes – $20 greens fee (if you are a passholder)

18 holes – $15 riding cart fee per person
YOU CAN ALSO PLAY FLING GOLF INSTEAD for $19 (includes rental stick)

We do suggest you only play 9 holes on this day so that others can join in on the fun!

NO RAIN DATE FOR THIS EVENT

October 5, 2020/by Britt Morrison