Odessa National Golf Club

Played Odessa National for the first time in a threesome on a Wednesday morning. I had heard good things about the course, but no details. I liked it very much. The layout is hillier than I was expecting given the topography of this part of Delaware; I’m assuming they moved some dirt around. It’s a solid track, with a few tricky holes so I’m glad we played with someone who knew the course and could provide some advice. The grounds crew were actively working on some of the aprons around the greens while we were there and were replacing sod. I’m not sure what happened, but it’s good that they are maintaining the course. Pace of play was a bit slow at 4:20. I’m not sure if that is typical on a weekday. I stopped for a tasty club sandwich and a beer in the (surprisingly) busy grill room. I’ll be back.

Tanger was rude and controversial. Tried to start a fight. Claimed that I was cursing at him when I did not even talk to the guy. The gentlemen that shared the cart was the one that complained about the pace of the groups in front. I tried to ignore the situation and he still followed me to the tee box. I don’t think that I will be coming back to this place.

1 under despite greens having been aerated recently. Rest of course in excellent shape.

Wish people would learn to fix their ball marks.. it was ridiculous. Every putt i had to repair one or multiple ball marks.. every single putt. But besides that I enjoyed the layout and the course was in pretty good shape considering recent weather we've had. I'd definitely go back again.

Played Odessa with an early morning tee time to beat the heat!🏌🏽‍♂️⛳️ Great links style course. The greens were quick and challenging. Nice fairways and some challenging holes.

Had a great round. While the course may not be terribly wrong there is definitely a strategy you need to navigate the course. Trouble resides everywhere and proper angles into greens are crucial for success. The greens are not tremendously big so iron play is where you make or break your score. Greens were in good shape and bunkers were full of sand and frustration.

The staff were great, good pro shop, and the bar was full of air conditioning and smiles!

I look forward to coming back soon!

First and foremost the resort quality layout is a ton of fun to play. Pins were tucked aggressively on several holes, many of the greens are long and narrow, or shallow and wide, encouraging strategy off the tee. Several driveable holes weigh major risk/reward. A very fun round of golf.

The practice facilities were excellent for a public course particularly at this value, the clubhouse and staff are both very engaging and pleasant. I'm eager to come back with a scoring mindset and challenge the course. Not somewhere you'll have a ton of fun just knocking the ball around. The course had gotten a ton of rain the days prior to my round, the bunkers were still wet and the tee boxes soggy, but the course otherwise drained very well and the fairways were firm enough for cart traffic and soft enough to hold penetrating drives. Greens were absolutely great.

Quite a few renovations happening around a few of the elevated holes from the rain, but I applaud them for the dedication to up keeping the beautiful course. Go play it!

I've played Odessa National hundreds of times and this is easily the best course in Middletown. It's not even close.

The team keeps this course in incredible shape. The greens are terrific, the fairways excellent and the rough even. Some of the bunkers are lousy, but they seem to be replacing them and the new ones are terrific.

Overall the staff at the course are really great with the exception of the head pro. He's extremely rude and talks down to everyone except for attractive women. He is the only thing I really don't like about this course.

The restaurant food is fine although my kids do rave about their hot dogs and they are not wrong.

Highly recommend this course - I would just stay away from the head pro Dale. He's seriously part of what gives golf course staff a bad reputation. Aside from him you really can't beat Odessa - particularly for the price.

First time playing.. very fun course… great shape..will definitely be back.. nice range and practice area… good value