Fieldstone Golf Club

Fieldstone is such a pleasant surprise.

Located between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Hurdzan and Fry’s layout reinforced my belief that their work is among my favorites and they don’t get the credit they deserve in the hierarchy of architects.

The course sits on extremely elevated terrain, yet the holes flow flawlessly. There is not a weak hole on the course and that is not hyperbole. The par 3s are tremendous and there are a penchant of risk/reward par 4s. The conditioning was top notch.

The highlight of the round is the remnants of an old homestead that bisects the 12th and 14th holes. So cool.

It is a Troon property with a driving range that has a Trackman system throughout, easily connectable with an app on your phone.

Watch this course start ascending up not only state, but national rankings. It has lagged up until now because not a lot of raters have made the trip. That has begun to change, according to the director of golf. In fact, there were several groups of raters on the course ahead of our group.

First class club. First class experience.

Elevation changes and beautiful fairways, this course is both challenging and fair.

There may be nicer courses in the area
There may be more famous courses in the area
There may be more expensive courses in the area
There may be better maintained courses in the area
But anyone who would choose any other course in New Castle County as the their only course to play for the rest of their life hasn't played this one.