Odessa National Golf Club in Townsend, Delaware, USA | GolfPass
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4.7
39 Reviews 39 Reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
100.0%
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39 out of 39 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews 23 Reviews
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews 24 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 24 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6961 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.4
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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Architect Gil Hanse (2008) Joel Weiman (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No jeans, tank tops, t-shirts, sweats or jogging attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.7
39 Reviews (39)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great track if you can get over the starter

Overall, this is one of the nicest courses in the area. It’s a very good layout, has very good practice areas, and is one of the best maintained tracks in Delaware. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens are kept in top shape. Very commendable. The starter on the other hand did nothing but trash GolfNow because reservations through GN didn’t show up on his tee sheet, going on and on about how much he hates GN. It’s an internal computer issue because GN reservations don’t show on his tee sheet. He had tee times on his sheet every 10 minutes. Then he’s missing some and blaming it on us. Yet he’s not bright enough to realize there are times missing on his sheet, so now he had to inconveniently change some times already put on his golf carts. First it was I don’t have you on my sheet and I have no available times, so I don’t know what to tell you. Then after we straightened it out in the office he didn’t have any carts. Um, yes you do, your 10:40 tee time is in 2 hours and I’m playing in 20 minutes. Great track, but if worked for me, he’d get an attitude adjustment quick because there are 20 seniors in line that would love his job.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great challenge

The course is awesome. Even though I'm a senior it is challenging but fair for a short hitter like myself. Great variation of holes for any level of golfer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Delaware is very dry

As stated it’s dry and the greens were a definite challenge which I failed but I’ll go back to this well maintained and well bunkered track

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great

Even though I shot my worst round of the year, it wasn’t the courses fault. Great as always. Arguably the nicest, best bang for your buck in the area. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Cart attendant was out on a Saturday. Didn’t have a chance to warm up on the range, which by the way is awesome! Go play, you won’t be disappointed.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The course is in excellent condition especially for early season. The pace of play was slow the day I played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

High marks for Odessa National

Nice, challenging course and in good condition. I especially liked the cushion-y bent grass fairways. Lots of greens with drop-offs around the sides made approach shots more difficult.

One thing I did NOT like, design-wise, were two par-5s which precluded using driver or even 3-wood from the tee.

Has expansive grass tee driving range and two putting/chipping practice areas.

Impressive clubhouse.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always worth the greens fees

The only downside anyone can find with this place is the practice balls.
They are very poor quality. But who cares when this place is just fabulous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Great value

It's been 2 years since I played Odessa. The course is being maintained very well. The greens were smooth and receptive. The layout gives the golfer a lot of dogleg holes and is well trapped. The par 4s are not long and accuracy is more important than power.
The staff is friendly and accommodating. If you are looking to play somewhere new that is nice and a great value, Odessa is a great choice.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great protection of the greens

The course is rather challenging as the greens are well protected by numerous traps and it’s just plain fun
It was early season and limited growth but a great place to challenge yourself
The greens roll well but have little to no breaks so that helps once on.
The staff is right there to help all and set up a good day on the track.
Overall you will enjoy the golf at ODESSA

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course is always in good condition, great practice facilities. Good layout with some challenging holes. Slope rating should be higher from the white tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Please stay on GolfNow

Haven't played this course in a while and when I saw it pop up on GolfNow I snagged a hotdeal. This course is excellent, best I played so far this season. Also, the greens are immaculate for this early in the season.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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