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Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club

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4.5
597 Reviews (597)
5 Stars
313
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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93.1%
Recommend this course
557 out of 597 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.1%
Recommend this course
41 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
597 Reviews (597)

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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jdausch1292
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u1865346
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Needs better maintenance

Pins need to be changed more frequently, too many spike and ball marks. Tee boxes need maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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ronald4954869
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great shape slowish play

Course is in fantastic shape for those area at the moment slower play because of a group three groups ahead of us. But overall great course for the price

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314159781595
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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course and value

Great course design no 2 holes are the same very good challenge of golf. People are awesome first the staff and fellow golfer's

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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denboo
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314159781595
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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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Irefall3
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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u6205080
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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DocRuns
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314159781595
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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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GolfSlut33
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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mccole15
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u454180557
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ronraygriffin
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Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Birthday celebration

All of the course personnel were extremely courteous and professional. Course was in excellent condition. I highly recommend that you play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Baconstrip
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Knuckle heads

They need a Ranger on the course to police some of the Knuckle heads out there. It shouldn't be put on the golfers that are there for a relaxing round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314159781595
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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bradco
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

real challenging course

Deerfield is in great shape right now. The greens are firm and fast. The fairways are in fine shape and the bunkers are perfect. The elevation changes really add to the difficulty of the course. With the greens as tough as they are, even the short par 4's are hard to score on. The staff is great here and the pub has great food and drink. This is one of the best facilities in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u432188407
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Annual Dads Day outing

First time playing our annual Dads Day outing at this course. Will definitely return. Excellent staff, course, and amenities. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u00000569980
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314159781595
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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