A view from the 10th green at Deer Valley Golf Course
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4.5
467 Reviews (467)
5 Stars
218
4 Stars
190
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
97.3%
Recommend this course
439 out of 467 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.4%
Recommend this course
63 out of 64 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6027 yards
Slope 114
Rating 69.4

Deer Valley Golf Course in Hummelstown boasts one of the most affordable rounds you'll find in the Hershey/Harrisburg area. Since opening in 2005, more than 850 trees have been added and it has matured into a course favored by both visitors and locals. The layout features large, elevated greens and massive multi-tiered tees. From the golf course's peaks, the views stretch all the way to Hershey and the Blue Mountains. The winding layout twists and turns, doglegging left and right. It's a challenging layout round despite the absence of sand bunkers. There is however, thick rough and a number of grass bunkers to watch out for. Water only makes a brief appearance. Deer Valley Golf Course isn't overly challenging but for a fun and fair test, it's an affordable option that also offers some beautiful scenery.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bluegrass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Pennsylvania (2023 #17)

Reviews

4.5
467 Reviews (467)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 18
Water Hazards 10
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Seniors 20
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 20
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 13

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great 4th of July Round

Booked through Last Minute Golfer. I love this course. It's close to home, and it's really well maintained. It's always in great shape and price makes it a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Without sand

The only course I’ve ever played that doesn’t have sand bunkers. Instead it has thick grass bunkers. Deer Valley Is also one of the most playable courses I’ve ever played. The views are spectacular and the course is always in great shape. I drive 54 miles to play this course. My only complaint is that I wish it was about 30 miles closer to my home. If that were the case, I’d be there all the time. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Wonderful to hear, Bruce. Thank you and see you soon. DVGC

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bonus February Rounds

Weather was great for February. We were happy to be able to play in the winter! course was in real good shape and the pace of play was excellent. Had a nice afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course at a great price. Greens will be looking good once the spring showers begin. Deer Valley is a public hidden gem and play it multiple times a year!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/24/2024

Hey, thanks very much. DVGC

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course always in perfect shape

No fall leaf issues they did great work on taking care of fall maintenance

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/19/2023

Dectec13, thanks for appreciating the course conditions (our crew is phenomenal!) and for the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Deer Valley GC

Very friendly staff
Very well-kept course
Small challenging greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/09/2023

Glad you enjoyed and thank you for the 5 stars!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Great to see this. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Terrific. Thank you for the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/24/2023

Thank you very much, CoachSluss!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/13/2023

Thanks a lot for the 5 stars and hope to see you again this fall.

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Commented on 09/12/2023

Terrific. Thanks very much for the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interested course

We picked the course by chance on our way to Penn State for football game.
First off the staff was awesome. Absolutely cannot beat the price. Beer only at the pro shop, $3.50 for 16oz cans 👍🏻. The course layout is a bit goofy. 5- par 5’s and 5 -par 3’s !
Par 3 on 9 and par 3 on ten makes for an unpleasant backup👎🏻
However, the bottom line is the course is in such GREAT condition that I highly recommend playing it if your in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review DV. Yes, our staff is the absolute best! Hope you had a great time at the PSU game. DVGC

Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/03/2023

Glad you enjoyed again! Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deer Valley a very nice golf course

Deer Valley is in excellent condition with some very challenging greens.
Staff personnel are very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/25/2023

Thank you and thank you for the 5-stars. The entire staff works really hard to earn those!

Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2023

Thank you again!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Well maintained and pace of play was great for a Sunday morning, only had to wait a few minutes if that for the majority of the round. Got paired with 3 guys I didn't know and had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/23/2023

That's great to know, Kevin. Thank you for the 5-star review!

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