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4.3
459 Reviews (459)
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
93.4%
Recommend this course
429 out of 459 reviews
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4.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6323 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6

Deerfield Golf Club in Newark, Del., is a 145-acre public course, billed as a “natural treasure.” The 18-hole championship course gets the moniker thanks to its surroundings -- the ancient forest of White Clay Creek State Park. The 145-acre play, acquired by the state of Delaware in 2005, is a par-70, 6,323-yard golf course that features rolling terrain, smooth bent grass putting surfaces and scenic vistas. The mix of memorable, distinctive holes adds to the difficulty, as does the memorable, heavily wooded setting and dramatic elevation changes. Before or after your round at Deerfield Golf Club, enjoy the large putting green, full-service practice range, or lighted tennis and paddleball courts.

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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Fairways Rye
Greens Bent
Architect William F. Gordon (1955)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No cargo pants, tank tops or denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
459 Reviews (459)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Watching the Game 16
Patio Dining 14
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 23
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 9

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First Time Playing

Cart path only

Great course, will play again. Only problem was it was cart path only, even though there was not a wet spot to be found. It was a lot of walking for three players in there 70's. Everyone was friendly, they had a cart girl going around which was helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Third time playing this track. Greens were the worst part. Hairy and slow and covered with tree debris. Still showing signs of last October's aeration. Course layout is unique and challenging. Drove almost an hour because it was an excellent price. Cart path only because it is Winter and we had a lot of rain 3 days earlier.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites up and down and all around a gem

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 62
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice layout

Can’t go wrong playing here!! Elevations very and it’s challenging! Well kept!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good Course. Definitely need to play twice.

Played on a beautiful afternoon.
Course is in tremendous condition. Greens and Fairways were very green. Tee boxes spread out to allow healing for different sections. Greens have a ton of undulation.
Not an easy course to walk. Two holes had 50+ feet drops or inclines, each.
One major downside is the number of blind shots, either up or downhill doglegs.
It is fall golf, so lots of difficulty in finding golf balls in rough.
Rough is very thick, more do than a typical public course.
I got it for under 50 w/ cart, but cart path so had to walk plenty.
Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice condition . Difficult course

Beautiful course, most on the mountain angles so you don't know where your ball is going unless you play this a few times.. Recommend if you want a challenge.. We played with a local so we got lots of tips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Leaf control

I did this review prior but they insist on a review.
The course has a leaf control issue early and most of the leaves are gathering around the greens which leads to LOST BALLS within 25’ of the fringe. It was frustrating since several holes are blind, you know it’s close but it’s GONE. GRRRRRR
Only need the leaves mulched not blown or the staff passes out 2 sleeves of balls for the failure to address the issue. No reason for this.
But this course is great, trying, demanding and just plain fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great layout, excellent condition, friendly and accommodating staff. My favorite course in this area. Challenging and fun. Their 19th hole is very good, too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok but nothing to write home about

Your round starts with a par 5 that goes out 350-375 and then turns left 90degrees and drops about 40 feet. Its driver wedge and wedge. Poor design. The rest of the course is fine. Blind tee shots make it hard for a visitor to enjoy the round. Conditions were good. Nice people in the pro shop and greeters. Not bad just not a “must come back”

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

enjoyable Day

The weather was hot, but had a breeze. Course was is very good shape, somewhat challenging. The ball never seems to be on flat groung, either above or below feet. should be a stop for any golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 214
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Never lost a ball

If you know Deerfield, you know how rarely that gets said. Having played here a couple dozen times, and being a bogey golfer, let’s just call it a good day. I birdied the last hole for my lowest score at Deerfield, 89!
From the white tees, plays 6000+ yards. The par 3 8th hole was playing 217 yards! ( little over 200 on the card). I caught a couple bunkers early and had no issues getting out of any of them. 85-90% tee to green. A few tee boxes could use a little love. Recent rain softened up things, but made everything visually appealing. Greens a bit slower than expected, cause of the rain, but are in very nice shape for summer.
The only time you will be swinging the club on a level footing is off the tee. All sorts of different evaluation changes makes it extremely challenging.
I recommend Deerfield to everyone and will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Brothers at Deerfield

Deerfield Golf Club is a very nice venue with rolling hills and narrow fairways. The course was in great condition and made more challenging due to heavy rains that passed earlier that morning.
The play was slow (almost 5 hours) due to the cart path only rule and the greens were slow due to the rain or possibly not being cut that morning.
We would definitely play there again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thank you for keeping the course open

Fun round of golf. Rain off and on all day. The course held up well. Finished in a casual sub 3 hours. You can’t ask for much more. Every bit of 6,000 yards from the whites. A lot of hills and valleys. Cart path only can be tough for the guys who don’t like walk.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can’t beat for the price. Challenging

Tough and challenging course in great condition.

Not for bombers and sprayers…requires skill and shot making. Lots of sidehill, uphill, downhill lies.

Good test and fun if you have under 20 handicap.

If over 20, you will not enjoy you day… try someplace else.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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