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Don't overlook golf in Delaware.
There are some very solid public golf courses in the state, despite its small stature.
GolfPass releases a Top 10 Public Golf Courses in Delaware every year thanks to YOU. We create our annual Golfers' Choice lists by curating the reviews submitted by everyday golfers. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages.
Each course needed at least one review and at least some public access to qualify.
We make our Golfers' Choice best-of lists user friendly for public golfers. Simply click on the photo of each course to learn more about the facility or to book a tee time (in most cases).
Want to get involved with determining the top public golf courses in Delaware or any other future Golfers' Choice lists? Click here to review your latest round.
Delaware golf courses reviewed in 2025: 22
Reviews of Delaware golf courses in 2025: 1,011
How the Rankings Are Determined
Review Requirements
We analyzed more than 1,000 reviews of Delaware golf courses published on GolfPass in 2025 (until our Dec. 1 cutoff date) to determine the list. Each course needed at least one review by real golfers to be eligible.
GolfPass Rating Index
This was created to provide a more accurate indication of a golf course's current overall rating. Newer reviews are weighted heavier than older ones, as are reviews from golfers who leave more reviews. (In this way, they become trusted sources).
Who This List Is Best For
Golfers’ Choice measures what every day golfers think makes a course great, including playability, enjoyment, value and service not just architectural prestige or pedigree. Golfers’ Choice ranks the best golf courses based on real golfer reviews - highlighting prestigious, architecturally significant courses alongside hidden gem public golf courses that everyday golfers genuinely love and recommend.
Best public golf courses in Delaware
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Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Ocean View, DelawarePublicGreen fee: $39-$110
What they're saying: "Your (course) was in excellent shape. Greens were perfect, bunkers had good sand and tees were fine. 5 sets of tees for any level. Course was fairly open. Even though there were water areas and water, they didn't come into play if you hit reasonably straight. Clubhouse was nice too." - Phil1118Past Golfers' Choice rankings for the best public golf courses in Delaware![Baywood Greens]()
Don't overlook Delaware when considering where to play good public golf.Our community of reviewers helped determine Delaware's most popular public golf courses.![Kodiak at Bear Trap Dunes: #5]()
Our community of reviewers identify the 10 best public golf courses in Delaware.![Baywood Greens]()
Best public golf courses in the state based on our community of reviewers.![baywood greens de.jpeg]()
Best public golf courses in the state based on our community of reviewers.![Baywood Greens]()
The best public golf courses in the state based on our community's ratings and reviews. -
Maple Dale Country Club
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Green fee: $35-$40
What they're saying: "Course is in great shape especially with dry conditions. Pace of play was also good & staff were very friendly & accommodative." - Eaglegreen -
Odessa National Golf Club
Green fee: $55-$75
What they're saying: "Played a round today. Course was in great condition. Staff was super friendly. Definitely challenging for the first time playing here. Really had a great time and will be back!!" - Stevenvoegele -
Heritage Shores Golf
Green fee: $40-$60
What they're saying: "We played the Sunday before Memorial Day and it was fairly quiet so pace of play was good. Greens had been aerated within a few weeks and were running fast and smooth. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape. Rough was playable. Overall very nice for this time of year. Best course in a 30 mile radius for the money." - Eschwarz53237 -
Bayside Resort Golf Club
Green fee: $71-$98
What they're saying: "Course is well maintained and in pristine condition. Very scenic views of the bay, and abundant wildlife, including deer, fox, turkey and resident bald eagles." - Rgrooman -
Baywood Greens
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Green fee: $49-$195
What they're saying: "Fantastic layout and very well kept. Caught an afternoon deal and enjoyed my round. Staff seems to be top notch. Practice area too. Range balls being included in the green fee is a big plus. I will be back on the lookout for more afternoon deals" - ForeLeft96Editors' Choice: Best Public Golf Courses in Delaware
With so much competition to make our Golfers' Choice lists, we're adding a new feature for all 75+ lists we create in 2026: an Editors' Choice selection of some of our favorites in that particular category. Here is a top public golf course in Delaware that was not featured in Golfers' Choice:
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Millsboro, DelawareSemi-Private -
Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club
Green fee: $42-$80
What they're saying: "Beautiful course, very challenging for a newer golfer. We really enjoyed playing there and will be back." - BigJim734 -
The Rookery South
Green fee: $50-$99
What they're saying: "We have played this course once or twice a year for the last five years. I have to say today was the finest condition I’ve ever witnessed. This course gets a lot of play and yet the tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Also nice to see the extra touches with the landscaping around the course. The pace of play although not fast was acceptable. Al in all a very enjoyable round." - Cojohnsonjr -
Frog Hollow Golf Club
Green fee: $35-$55
What they're saying: "Awesome day course was in great shape… greens hilly and challenging…staff was great… made for a good 68 degree day in November… will definitely be back!" - Bmcglashen -
Southern Delaware Golf Club
Green fee: $44-$79
What they're saying: "Love this course great pricing and the course is laid out well. T boxes needed some work but it’s also end of season and to be expected." - Rhur1321
Comments (2)
You are overlooking St Anne's Club in Middletown Delaware To say there's 10 better public access courses is a joke.
You are overlooking St Anne's Club in Middletown Delaware To say there's 10 better public access courses is a joke.