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Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 70.9/126 | 444 | 168 | 492 | 506 | 166 | 334 | 392 | 205 | 448 | 3155 | 401 | 485 | 190 | 382 | 425 | 470 | 195 | 491 | 159 | 3198 | 6353 |
| Blue M: 69.5/123 W: 74.5/133 | 438 | 155 | 458 | 493 | 155 | 324 | 342 | 180 | 425 | 2970 | 357 | 450 | 162 | 365 | 410 | 430 | 165 | 467 | 148 | 2954 | 5924 |
| White M: 65.7/114 W: 70.3/124 | 403 | 134 | 440 | 410 | 146 | 317 | 272 | 152 | 380 | 2654 | 328 | 438 | 118 | 293 | 350 | 390 | 151 | 418 | 132 | 2618 | 5272 |
| Red M: 63.3/109 W: 66.6/113 | 382 | 124 | 345 | 400 | 120 | 268 | 228 | 132 | 294 | 2293 | 235 | 376 | 90 | 277 | 345 | 352 | 115 | 349 | 90 | 2229 | 4522 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 |
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Reviewer Photos
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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 rzystQK16S19D7mw0PmQ on 08/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Phillyfrank on 03/15/2024
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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
Great job
This was once the worst course in the area when it was known as Belvedere but new management and an excellent grounds crew has since got this course looking very good.. Very impressed by how far they’ve gone to get this place back to its luster from years ago. Cant wait to keep coming back to see how much better it will get. Thanks for a great round and for the excellent hospitality.
Cheap, good layout, better but still bad conditions.
Now Ironclad, was Belvedere, I tried this place one year ago and it WAS absolutely the worst course ever then. NOW, the grass is actually growing in and groomed. About 4-5 greens were really nice so MUCH improvement has occurred. However, still slow due to tons of really bad golfers (can’t beat the price of $25 a round). No clubhouse only a hut with coolers for drinks. No water on course. Bathrooms look like they haven’t been touched since 1970s, nor cleaned. If they keep improving course conditions then this will be an absolute bang for the buck. Expect a $25 kind of course for now though.
Good time course
This is not a country club course. However, it is a fun, forgiving course for the average or beginner player.
The course has improved over the past year…and of course there is very good, very cold draft on craft beer ready at the 19th hole!
Great Layout
The course has a great layout with challenging holes. I know from the reviews that they are in the process of changing ownership. The front 9 was in great condition for the money, but the back 9 was in some need of serious work. One hole had a temporary green in the middle of the fairway which I didn’t expect but it seems that they are working to get everything up and running 100%. For the value and the layout I will be back again when in the area.
Awesome time!
I’m usually a rider but will play around when it’s not busy. Love the vibe of this course, so laid back and very family friendly. Everyone is accommodating and friendly! Great times here :)
Cool Mark
there was NO water on the course. It was pretty wet, but it's been raining a lot lately
Golf and Great Beer...Like Peanut butter and Jelly
A gem of a golf course/microbrewery combination. The proshop/ beer station is one in the same and the driving range has music cranked!
Our tee time was 1132 am, we got there early, hit some balls (with music) then got off before scheduled time.
They are rehabbing the course, so understand that going in, so the tee boxes aren't great, but the fairways are decent and it is a tight layout. Pace of play moved along, greens were slow but overall it was a good outing. Finished in less than four hours, had two tasty beers, and noticed that everyone there was having fun. So many smiles among the patrons! If you are super uptight about "How golf should be" , then this isn't your spot, but if you want to golf, enjoy the ambiance, and your friends, then make a reservation NOW!
Great Value
Nice layout, driving range could use improvement, overall great price for product. Would love to see water jugs/ball wash stations placed throughout course. This course is really on the “upswing” with regards to course conditions.
A quick round of golf.
I booked a last minute late morning round of golf at Iron Clad. I was a tad late for my tee time but Nancy was nice enough to get me out on the course quickly enough. Playing as a single I was enjoying the beautiful hot day AND the pace of play. I was invited to play through by a few sets of golfers and was able to complete my round in 2-1/2 hours!
They are working to improve the course conditions especially the greens which were in rough condition earlier this year.
I enjoy the layout and the laid back atmosphere of the place. Very reasonable for a fun time.
Great Course for value and Wilmington Community
I played this course yesterday and had a fantastic time. The staff was super friendly and got us out before our tee time. The fairways were in great condition with challenging but playable pin locations on the green. The greens were in great condition as well as almost every tee box. Some of the tee box’s were in fun locations with water obstacles. Initially I was only going to play the front 9 but after I finished I payed to play the back and it was well worth it. I’m a 17 handicap and this course was challenging enough for me to work on my game but also playable enough for me to feel confident with my swing and on the course. I would recommend to anyone who likes a friendly pro shop staff and a course with scenic views and golf that challenges their game while also making them feel confident.
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