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4.1
389 Reviews (389)
5 Stars
110
4 Stars
180
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
87.0%
Recommend this course
339 out of 389 reviews
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3.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6625 yards
Slope 121
Rating 70.8
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Delcastle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Minigolf

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Delaware (2023 #10)

Reviews

4.1
389 Reviews (389)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Bunkers 7
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 15
Beginners 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
In the 'Burbs 9

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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Longest round ever

It took us 3 hours to play the front nine bc a group in front of us had 2 carts for 3 guys and a girl not playing, 3 people playing with 2 sets with both sets on one cart, we called the clubhouse for a ranger and he did not do anything until the turn. We left after 14 holes and 4.5 hours because we did not sign up for a 6 Monday round. Coursw isn't bad, some decent greens while others we littered with crab grass. Good value but the bunching made for a long day. They need to space out tee times and have a ranger to help pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unappealing game, great staff.

On-site staff was great and accommodating. The amenities and course conditions(even for early season) were absolutely horrendous. Course has seen MUCH better days.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love Delcastle

Always a pleasure to play Delcastle. Course was in good condition. Looks like there doing some tree work. Ed Ault did a nice job on this one. Staff was friendly and efficient. This piece of property is a nice walk. If you've never played this course your missing out. Go play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2024

Thank you for the glowing review, Bruins19! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Delcastle. Our team takes great pride in maintaining the course and providing top-notch service. We appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the green soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter Conditions

Even after rain the night before the course was dry for the most part. Greens as fast as they are in the summer. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

It’s What I Expected

Pro shop staff were nice. Starter was an ***hole, not my first run in with him either. This guy leaves a very poor first impression. Course was in okay condition for most of it, tee boxes showing a lot of wear and tear. Greens were pretty solid and fairly quick for this time of the year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Covered greens

The course is a bit pricey for me. I wish they had someone go and blow the greens off. Too many were covered with leaves and debris. It was a windy day but I feel something could have been done.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like to walk

Always a pleasure to play an Ed Ault design. Course was in great shape. What is it with people not fixing pitch marks, have some respect for the game. Love Delcastle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play and tee time issues

2 people took over 4 hours due too pace of play even with playing ahead of some. Marshall never comes around to adhere to pace of play issues. Tee times too close together to squeeze as many people as can.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just right

I was very happy with this course. It was challenging and had really cool traps and obstacles that made it exciting. The greens were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
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 Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a favorite.

DelCastle has always been a favorite local course.It's not an overly difficult course, but each hole has its own challenges. My only negative thought was that the green were a little beat up by golfers not repairing ball marks.

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

Thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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