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Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club

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4.5
598 Reviews (598)
5 Stars
314
4 Stars
227
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
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93.2%
Recommend this course
558 out of 598 reviews
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4.6
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Deerfield's dramatic elevation changes and Nicklaus-style layout consistently reward strategic shot-making across well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly staff, solid course amenities, and strong value for money make this a compelling choice for golfers seeking a genuine challenge.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6323 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6

Deerfield Golf Club in Newark, Del., is a 145-acre public course, billed as a “natural treasure.” The 18-hole championship course gets the moniker thanks to its surroundings -- the ancient forest of White Clay Creek State Park. The 145-acre play, acquired by the state of Delaware in 2005, is a par-70, 6,323-yard golf course that features rolling terrain, smooth bent grass putting surfaces and scenic vistas. The mix of memorable, distinctive holes adds to the difficulty, as does the memorable, heavily wooded setting and dramatic elevation changes. Before or after your round at Deerfield Golf Club, enjoy the large putting green, full-service practice range, or lighted tennis and paddleball courts.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 70 6323 yards 71.6 136
White 70 6005 yards 70.1 133
Yellow 70 5348 yards 66.9 128
Red (W) 70 5348 yards 72.4 129
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Deerfield Gc
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 70.4/135 523 179 327 432 399 401 346 225 418 3250 536 158 369 326 406 355 170 406 347 3073 6323
White M: 69.4/133 W: 75.6/134 511 163 315 411 394 331 342 209 404 3080 520 143 326 315 394 340 158 391 338 2925 6005
Blended M: 68.3/134 511 163 315 369 369 331 342 164 357 2921 520 142 326 315 365 340 158 361 338 2865 5786
Gold M: 66.6/125 470 126 279 369 369 317 317 164 357 2768 437 111 255 300 365 296 146 361 309 2580 5348
Red W: 71.7/130 470 126 279 369 369 317 317 164 357 2768 437 111 255 300 365 296 146 361 309 2580 5348
Handicap 9 17 13 3 5 7 15 11 1 4 18 10 16 2 8 14 6 12
Par 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 5 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 35 70
Handicap (W) 11 17 13 5 1 7 9 15 3 4 18 16 12 2 10 14 6 8

Course Details

Year Built 1955
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect William F. Gordon (1955)

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No cargo pants, tank tops or denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
598 Reviews (598)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Watching the Game 16
Patio Dining 14
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 23
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 9

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Dave3022561
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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bumdia
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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No break for fwd tee players

With no break for fwd tee players, it is extremely hard to par. if you are a fwd tee player just go for the fun of it and scenery

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Brad6810820
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u9658266
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Reviews 7
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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howardslovin
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002913333
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course in great shape.

Excellent condition and at $49 a great deal. Always challenging. Staff is very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007763327
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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andrewcipolla
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Reviews 252
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always tough

My playing partner said to me on the 16th fairway “ I have had 3-4 flat lies, not on a green all day!” Elevation and doglegs. Greens are fast. Bunkers have a thin layer of sand. 85-90% tee to green wonderful. Tough par 3s. I like what they have done to the greens. Opened up the front of the greens that allow the ball to run up and on. Always one of the best in new castle county.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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mccole15
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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sja321
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Jukestarz
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Course was in great shape, great quality for round hot deal $51... Got paired with beginners, not their fault but that was that.

Very hilly course. Not a lot of flat lies. Few Challenging layouts. Not a long course. Would recommend, not dying to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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u1295276028
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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pc3086
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000004098756
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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tomdoman
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000006170859
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Challenging course

Not a long course, but you definitely have to think your way around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Patm0608
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

First time playing Deerfield. Course is very nice. Great conditions all around. It rained most of the day but the ground was never saturated. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Wrightjm3
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314160101360
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Kingpin318
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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