Looking forward to meeting folks at the Steeplechase next month. That’s the start of my family’s vacation, leaving Philly for Cape May on Sunday the 17th. I mayyyy be looking to play that week, but it’ll depend on family plans, baby nap schedules, etc.
That said, any thoughts on Cape May National? It’s of course the closest place, but if I’m not mistaken the better public golf is in AC. But, that may lead to being away from the fam too long. Of course, I’m always down for meeting up with some other Refugees to play if schedules line up. I’m the only golfer on the trip, so the company would be most welcomed.
Shore Gate is not a hidden gem. Conditions have deteriorated over the past few seasons. It’s a very tough course but there are much better options in the AC area such as Ballamor & Twisted Dunes.
Longwood Gardens across the border is incredibly impressive. Blue Rocks is a fun minor league venue. Easy drive to Philly to do the touristy things. Grab a pizza at Grotto. Not that it is great - but is a tradition. For an old school burger joint, the Charcoal Pit is a great classic
Very sad to be missing this. I had the choice of building either this week or the steeplechase back in July into our family vacation to the shore. Anyways, when I lived/worked in “Wilmo” my office was a block from the course. Brandywine brewing company will be the closest spot for a beer. Depending on where parking is set up you may be able to walk there. The food is nothing special from what I recall. But it was always a good hang.
If you like a good bar food lunch or dinner, highly recommend Kid Sheleen’s in Trolley Square. Just had lunch there in July for the first time in five years. And the food is still bangin. Esp the nachos and burgers.
I’ll co-sign everything said about Longwood Gardens, it’s definitely worth it.
And if you’re a baseball fan, a Blue Rocks game is a low key good time. The ballpark is great, it’s easy to get awesome seats, and they have decent beer/concessions for a small
minor league ballpark.
It’s a solid area, Constitution Yards is a great beer garden, a few other good restaurants further down the street. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare though. No telling how many people are going to flock there with the tournament in town.
Any Riverton members in the Refuge? I’d love to have a quick chat about the club and the “vibe” some time. Interested in things like how they mange tee times, any restrictions on walking or push carts, any drama at the club that they won’t tell me about on the tour?
Sorry, we tend not to schedule things until the last minute 'round these parts.
Plus half the crew is down at the NIT this weekend, they’ve been prepping for it for a while now. I’d be down to play either day, and I’m sure we can scare up a couple more.
