Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden

About
Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden (formerly known as Belvedere Country Club) in Hampstead begins along the Intracoastal Waterway and then moves inland towards the clubhouse. The back nine is routed through tall forests that provide a home to grey heron and osprey. The golf course forms a large figure eight, which means you won't find any parallel fairways, but you will also be faced with wind whipping in every direction. The unique layout consists of six par 3s, seven par 4s, and five par 5s that all place a heavier emphasis on accuracy than distance. Many of the greens are elevated and the fairways are lined with trees. The par 3s are some of the most demanding holes due to their small, narrow greens. They are the toughest greens to hit in regulation but luckily if your placement isn't perfect there are still opportunities to save your score.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6144 yards | 70.9 | 126 |
Blue | 71 | 5846 yards | 69.5 | 123 |
Gold | 71 | 5088 yards | 65.7 | 114 |
Gold (W) | 71 | 5088 yards | 70.3 | 124 |
Green (W) | 71 | 4482 yards | 66.6 | 113 |
Green | 71 | 4482 yards | 63.3 | 109 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4036 yards | 63.6 | 102 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 70.9/126 | 398 | 482 | 179 | 378 | 385 | 487 | 193 | 491 | 152 | 3145 | 446 | 159 | 455 | 482 | 156 | 333 | 390 | 180 | 398 | 2999 | 6144 |
Blue M: 69.5/123 W: 74.5/133 | 364 | 450 | 164 | 364 | 379 | 455 | 172 | 467 | 143 | 2958 | 434 | 149 | 431 | 470 | 155 | 319 | 376 | 166 | 388 | 2888 | 5846 |
Gold M: 65.7/114 W: 70.3/124 | 329 | 437 | 116 | 293 | 309 | 406 | 156 | 418 | 130 | 2594 | 376 | 136 | 372 | 398 | 144 | 264 | 311 | 151 | 342 | 2494 | 5088 |
Green M: 63.3/109 W: 66.6/113 | 234 | 372 | 86 | 285 | 300 | 380 | 113 | 349 | 83 | 2202 | 369 | 122 | 332 | 386 | 120 | 256 | 276 | 132 | 289 | 2282 | 4484 |
Red W: 63.6/102 | 234 | 321 | 66 | 240 | 244 | 320 | 113 | 349 | 83 | 1970 | 313 | 122 | 281 | 338 | 120 | 256 | 241 | 87 | 251 | 2009 | 3979 |
Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by Braydenkb12 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by Braydenkb12 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by kstelling on 06/19/2023
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Photo submitted by Phillyfrank on 06/13/2023
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Photo submitted by safaridave on 09/08/2022
Ironclad MC
Fairways are in great condition greens could use help but overall a great experience. Tacos are great after the round
Tacos, friendly staff, good brews. What more could you want?
Had a great time at Ironclad’s course! Beautiful location with a solid mix of hole designs and shot shapes. Greens were a bit slow but we adjusted pretty quickly after the first few holes. Nothing beats their food offerings with having a Shaka Taco attached to the course. Will definitely be back when we come back through the area!
Greens are improving
The fairways have improved dramatically in the past 2 years…the greens have been hit or miss.
One month you play and they are pretty good…the next time they could be in bad shape.
I played in late July or early August and there were 5-temporary greens and some others that should have been. This time there was only one temporary green and a noticeable improvement on most of the other greens, although several spots were still struggling.
Staffing
So, I’ve been going to this golf course since 2009. Really never had an issue until today. My intention was to play a relaxing round by myself. The starter, whom I hope gets fired or quits soon, tried to pair three singles to start at the same time. I express my interest in playing solo and that’s when it went south. She-the person that took my money-got frustrated with me in front of the other 2 solo players, because she was trying to speed up the play—-but nobody was around-it was a slow day!
So, they can have their course, but please don’t ever think a starter on a golf course is going to ruin my days and further.
Like playing here
We have been playing this course on vacation for years. The owner improves it every year. I am not saying it is great or perfect but fits our style of play. We had no one ahead of us and no one behind. It was hot but we had a great time and will play again. For hackers like us we find the course challenging and the staff is nice
4 temporary greens
There were 4 greens still being repaired necessitating the use of temporary greens.
Most of the other greens were in much better condition than when I played there a month ago.
The greens did roll smoothly.
Fairways were in good condition providing for good hitting. Most fairways were dry even though it was cart path only…a smart move in order to keep them healthy.
Overall, a fun day at the course.
Golf course is not their priority
Cutting grass at 8/9am. Leave inches of grass scattered throughout the fairway. Paid for 18 suffered through 9 and called it a day. Didnt send a guy out to blow fairways until 10am. 2 greens on the front weren’t even playable and the holes are in the middle of the fairway! Unless you’re coming to get blackout drunk avoid it. They’re doing a clubhouse renovation before figuring out how to maintain a golf course. I have a 9 hole rain check for sale if anyone wants it, 50% off!
Daily driver
Great layout while challenging to good golfers and friendly to beginners. There is usually a temporary green as they are progressing toward a premier course.
Worst golf course ever
This golf course is horrible. The beer is fantastic. The tacos and the driving range are fantastic. Do not play golf.
Rebuilding phase and getting betrer
This course is currently in a rebuilding phase with the new owners. Each time I go back to play i see dramatic improvement. Still a very fun course to play
Great
Still amazing to see how far they’ve come in such a short time…you will absolutely not regret playing here. It’s not Augusta but you’re also not Tiger…enjoy a beer at rh beer shack or chill at the taco place. New carts and cold beer for a great price.
Can’t beat the price!
Few of the greens have diseases, other than that great shape.