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4.7
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
97.3%
Recommend this course
109 out of 112 reviews
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4.8
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 20 reviews
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4.7
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
Odessa National consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, smooth greens, and a challenging links-style layout that rewards repeat visits. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this the top-rated course in the Middletown area.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6961 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.9
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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gil Hanse (2008) Joel Weiman (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No jeans, tank tops, t-shirts, sweats or jogging attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.7
112 Reviews (112)
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Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Delaware is very dry

As stated it’s dry and the greens were a definite challenge which I failed but I’ll go back to this well maintained and well bunkered track

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great

Even though I shot my worst round of the year, it wasn’t the courses fault. Great as always. Arguably the nicest, best bang for your buck in the area. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Cart attendant was out on a Saturday. Didn’t have a chance to warm up on the range, which by the way is awesome! Go play, you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The course is in excellent condition especially for early season. The pace of play was slow the day I played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

High marks for Odessa National

Nice, challenging course and in good condition. I especially liked the cushion-y bent grass fairways. Lots of greens with drop-offs around the sides made approach shots more difficult.

One thing I did NOT like, design-wise, were two par-5s which precluded using driver or even 3-wood from the tee.

Has expansive grass tee driving range and two putting/chipping practice areas.

Impressive clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always worth the greens fees

The only downside anyone can find with this place is the practice balls.

They are very poor quality. But who cares when this place is just fabulous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 152
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course. Great value

It's been 2 years since I played Odessa. The course is being maintained very well. The greens were smooth and receptive. The layout gives the golfer a lot of dogleg holes and is well trapped. The par 4s are not long and accuracy is more important than power.

The staff is friendly and accommodating. If you are looking to play somewhere new that is nice and a great value, Odessa is a great choice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great protection of the greens

The course is rather challenging as the greens are well protected by numerous traps and it’s just plain fun

It was early season and limited growth but a great place to challenge yourself

The greens roll well but have little to no breaks so that helps once on.

The staff is right there to help all and set up a good day on the track.

Overall you will enjoy the golf at ODESSA

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course is always in good condition, great practice facilities. Good layout with some challenging holes. Slope rating should be higher from the white tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Please stay on GolfNow

Haven't played this course in a while and when I saw it pop up on GolfNow I snagged a hotdeal. This course is excellent, best I played so far this season. Also, the greens are immaculate for this early in the season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

tough course- lots of traps

I read all the great reviews and we came to Odessa on July 4th to try it out. The course was spongy from the big rain the day before so the fairways did not roll as normal. We switched from the blue tees to the white due to lack of roll and heat. It certainly helped as the blues were all the way back.

Here's what I will tell you... Accuracy is a must with all shots as there are tons of traps surrounding the greens and to catch errant tee shots. You don't have to hit it big from the white tees but you must lay up properly on the doglegs. You must hit high accurate approach shots as you are not going to run the ball up to these greens.

The 2nd hole is a tough par 5 with trouble everywhere. Staying left in the fairway and before the marsh is a must. If you don't hit a strong layup 2ns shot, you'll have an extremely difficult 3rd shot to a perched green with water in front..

There are quite a few short par 4's that require deft wedge shots to the green. The par 3's are pretty short but nice holes.

I'd like to play here again when its playing firmer and faster as it's a really fine course and a lot of fun,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth twice the Rate..

No 2 holes identical..

Hit every club in the bag through lovely routings on interesting rolling hills. Great clubhouse, range and conditions. Aeration was only 10 days' prior so pretty slow greens but no complaints on greens that held good shots.

Really can't stress enough the interest geld with hole designs and excellent Fairways, teeboxes and bunkers.

Drove 200 miles from Richmond and will make this trip often!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a Surprise

I have played this course many times in the past, but played it for the first time this year.. WOW, WHAT A SURPRISE. The course. is the best I've seen this year. I think it is the best condition public course in Northern Delaware. Everything was in top shape and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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