Brandywine Bay Golf Club

Ive played this course about 10 times over the last 3 years mostly because its inexpensive. But this was very disappointing. Last time I played the back 9 was closed and I knew, new ownership took over. This time around was just dreadful and I worry about its survivability. The fairways were super short with a ton of weeds and sand patches. The greens that were open were also full of weeds. Almost half the greens were closed with temps in place. I was so disappointed. When I first played it 3 years ago, it was in better shape than now. Best part of the course is its overall layout and created some nice challenges.

I will say the course is a difficult one, but would be fun to play under better conditions. That being said…it should not be open right now. They have temporary greens for about 10 holes. Which makes putting pointless. One hole we were literally putting in pools of water on the fairway bc they still had sprinklers going off for the green maintenance. The back 9 has about 7 holess pretty much un playable. They did warn us about temporary greens but we didn’t think it could be this bad since they are still allowing people to play. I will be back when they have the course fixed. Maybe 2 years.

New owners are still working on the course, back 9 still closed. This is second time in about a week I've played there, mainly because it is close by and reasonably priced. Fairways were in OK shape, greens were fast and minimal terf. Last time I played, there was a temporary green, this time around there were 2 temporary greens. I can't wait until they get everything put together. It's a fun course but not in the best shape. I'd play it just to try it as it presents some interesting challenges.

It appears they are doing some major work on the course. I had to play the first 9 holes twice, which we were warned about upon arrival. It's the least expensive course in the area. You get what you get.

Enjoyed playing with my son but the greens had more sand then the beach they were terrible worst I've ever played. Aside from that course was awesome . I will play again next time I am on vacation there. I am on my 2nd stint as a golfer only now I play one handed due to lose of my left side from a stroke.

If you can avoid this course please do. The greens are bad, the sans traps have too many weeds and the course is not mowed often. They have basically lost to course to bad maintenance and management. This used to be a nice course, but now it’s just a cow pasture. I’ll take my golfing $$$$ else where as this is just not acceptable (even as a member) anymore.

Played here several times and played 9 holes this round. This has to be the worst condition Ive seen it. Its under new ownership and a lot of work is being put into the course. Upon arrival, we checked in and got some range balls, we were also told cart path only, back 9 is closed and one of the holes had a temporary green. The range which is irons only, was in horrible shape. Weed growth up to a foot high both on the range and the t box area. Areas without the weeds were dug out hole or large divots. Once we got on the course we found the rough to look a lot like the range. Deep rough about 6” of grass with the 12” weeds sticking up. The fairways themselves were a bit longer than expected with no roll. A combination of grass length and wet conditions. The greens were slow a Xmas and the cups seemed smaller than other courses I played, it was weird.

Unfortunately it is bad shape. Has not been mowed and greens need lots of TLC. I have played here in the past and it was a very nice experience. I think time has not been kind

When I made the reservation, I did not know that the back nine was closed. The staff were very friendly and nice about it. The course was challenging (I played the back tees) and the layout of the front nine was intriguing. Due to a lot of recent rain, it was cart path only. Not knowing the course but being able to play the front side twice made it a long day in the heat. There was one temporary green on the front side. Overall, I would have liked to see it in a little better shape and also see if the back nine was as challenging as the front. The staff really were great from the pro shop to the ranger. Hopefully the course is getting the TLC it needs to be spectacular.

We were met with pleasantry at the club house. Very helpful and friendly staff. The course played moderate with good conditions. Four holes had temporary greens which was ok but would like to know yardage corrections to these greens for approach shot purposes. Will play again.

The greens were in terrible condition. None were really worth putting on. 3 temporary greens. The teeboxes were in rough shape as well. Definitely was NOT worth the $60!!

The greens were in terrible condition having very little grass , and mostly sand. This could be a great course with some maintenance.

The course was interesting and could be great at some point. However, many of the greens were burnt up and a couple were basically just sand. Looks like it might have been aerated a few weeks, ago. The pro did warn me about the greens when I checked in and he was super nice, as were the workers in the restaurant. It was my first time playing it, so I don't have a comparison to the past. Fix the greens and I'd play again for sure.

The course had some unique hole designs. It was actually a nice designed course, but almost all the greens on every hole were burnt up. There were a few holes where the greens had no grass at all and was just burnt up grass and dirt. A shame because the course did have a nice lay out. So, overall, if I’m going to spend $60 on a round a golf, it’d be nice to have greens that are at least some what playable.

7/18 greens felt like I was putting in Iraq.

Terrible.

The last time I played this course was probably 15 years ago. To say that this course has gone down hill is an understatement. Greens were completely burnt up, course fairways and beyond are not being maintained and over grown in many areas. Clippings from previous cuttings were still sitting on top of areas that had been cut at some point long ago. The owner obviously has quit investing capital into this course and that is very sad. If maintained, this course could be a very nice course.