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4.3
625 Reviews (625)
5 Stars
332
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
88.3%
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575 out of 625 reviews
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4.3
20 Reviews (20)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.0%
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4.2
51 Reviews (51)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.3%
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43 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its balance of beauty and challenge at country club-level conditions and exceptional value. Welcoming staff and smooth pace of play make every round a rewarding experience worth repeating.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6925 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9

Delaware Golf Club sprawls across rolling countryside that lends an idyllic and secluded setting. Donald Ross designed the original nine holes in 1922 and they were later joined by a second nine designed by Michael Hurzdan in 1998. The layout meanders through wooded valleys and ravines. The rolling fairways are fairly wide but they are lined with mature trees and bunkers heavily guard the small, undulating greens. There are also water hazards that come into play on a number of holes. Delaware Golf Club's second hole is notably challenging, it is arguably the toughest hole on the front nine. This par-4 requires not only accuracy in order to avoid the ravine on the left but also distance to carry the lake and remain in the angled fairway. Golfers will be faced with one of the most difficult putts on the golf course if their approach finds the wrong side of the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Donald Ross (1922) Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1998) Fuzzy Zoeller (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Colared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.3
625 Reviews (625)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 18
Entertaining Clients 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 24
Convenient to the City 22
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great greens

This was the first time I had played this course and it exceeded my expectations. Course was in great shape. It is challenging course with lots of hills. Greens were speedy with lots of breaks and slopes. They rolled very true and were a lot of fun to putt on. You do not see greens like these around the Columbus area. Great course and look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plays well, too many pokey Joes on the course

I've played the course a number of times and it is a challenge on several holes. Problem is too many pokey Joes out there. A number let me play through as a courtesy but some are just stodgey and take forever to play one hole. It would help if a ranger helped move them along.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging holes and great scenery

Best course I have played all year. Very nice from the putting green to the actual course. Challenging as well without feeling like its unfair

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best courses around!

Always amazed by the pristine condition of the course for the money. Hands down one of the best courses in central ohio. Would play it 7 days a week!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape.

Weather was great and the course was in pristine condition. The pace of play was good. We took my cousin who is from Cleveland and never saw the course and he was very impressed with the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout !!!

Lined fairways with mature trees. Will be back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course. Slow Play

I played this course about 5 years ago and thought the condition of the original course was not that good when it was private. Played it again this weekend and the original 9 was in much better condition and the greens were very nice and well kept along with the nice tight fairways. Bunkers were well kept. I see many course around Columbus where the bunkers are neglected on some very nice courses.

The downside was I can't remember the last time I played a round the lasted over 5 hours, to be exact it was 5:20. Very slow pace of play, no ranger in site to keep things moving. No reason for this and it may be a while before I consider going back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

The course was in great shape and has a nice layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great private course that is opened up to the public.

I loved this course although some of the holes are very challenging. The fairways are fantastic and the rest of the course is well maintained. I would definitely recommend this course if you can get a good deal if you are looking for a great challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great features

Course was good condition and very nice course.
I like this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, challenging layout, great condition

Really fun, challenging course. Excellent condition, some of the best greens I've seen in a while. Good mix of holes, definite difference in feel between the front and Ross back nine. I especially like the par 5's. 11th hole a bear from the back tees. I'll definitely play again. Great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Bang for your Buck!

For those golfers that have not played Delaware Golf Club in years, now might be a good time to tee it up. I rate courses based on Bang for your Buck and Delaware offers Good Value!
The course was in good condition, greens were excellent - rolled true and held shots. Played from the tips and enjoyed the layout. Good design blend of old and new (Donald Ross/Hurdzan). Country club experience without the membership dues. I will be teeing it up here again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape even after rain.

Played this course after it rained all night and it drained well. Greens and fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome track!

I would recommend to anyone! Great greens and fairways. One of my 10 favorite in Central OH. Course gives you highs and lows! A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

This is a course I will be playing again. Course was in great shape, and the greens were some of the best kept in the area. I truly enjoyed playing this golf course. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great round of golf. It plays shorter than some courses, but the larger greens put an emphasis on precise wedge and short iron play. Friendly staff, and beautiful club house.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in great shape!

Overall course is in very good shape. Greens are quick and smooth.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens...if you can get to them.

This course is set up like a PGA tour course, minus the distance. It's about 6900 from the tips, so it's about 300-500 yards shy of that. However, the fairways are very undulating. You rarely have a flat lie. The bunkers are painfully deep. Try not to hit a bunker. Not even a green side one. There are enough doglegs and benders to keep the shot shapers happy. The fairways play very firm too. A good drive could earn 20-30 yards of roll.

The one negative about this course is the groundskeepers. About 50% of my round involved hearing yet another mower or weed-wacker. Some were good about turning their equipment off while I played, yet others seem to not care at all. Granted, I only paid $20 to ride this course with Golf Now, but the standard rate is over $40. If I paid that, I'd be a little upset.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great track, greens were in great shape but a little slower than usual.

Great track, greens were in great shape but a little slower than usual. This course has some great and challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Super Fun! WIll Go Again!

Super nice course! Play can be challenging. I had a very good time. Floating range balls and fine clubhouse makes for a rich feel. Winding course with hills and unique holes make for a great day of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Big difference in the two sides - both enjoyable, but one side clearly an old Ross design and the other a newer modern design.

Big difference in the two sides - both enjoyable, but one side clearly an old Ross design and the other a newer, modern design.
Condition was very good for this time of year with the greens not quite fully healed from aeration. The greens speed up considerably as they heal and dry out. This is a very fun place to play that is very affordable and very convenient.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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