Middletown, Delaware – October 19, 2026 -- Most public golf courses welcome diners who never pick up a club, while private clubs often require membership for any access, including the dining room, according to a HelloNation article.

The article draws on insights from Patrick Keefe, a dining expert at The Pub at Frog Hollow Golf Club in Middletown. It describes a public course restaurant or grille room as an option for the wider community, where guests can usually walk in for a casual meal.