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4.5
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
316
4 Stars
227
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
559 out of 600 reviews
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4.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 46 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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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
600 Reviews (600)

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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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

beautiful cource

nice beautiful course,greens and fairways.well maintained.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Weekend Play

Having played this course multiple times last year, I was extremely impressed yesterday for my first time out to Deerfield. Last year there were some major pace of play issues, but they started using the GPS trackers this year that let you know if you are on pace or not. Saw a ranger out making sure there were no significant gaps in play. Had a slower group in front of us but we still finished in 4 hours. If you haven't been to Deerfield, make sure you get out there! By far my favorite course in the Philly/Wilmington area. It is a beautiful course, a lot of great elevation changes, and well kept. Now that the slow play is being addressed I will likely make an effort to go there more often!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Great Course! Although, not a Course for beginners.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Beautiful setting with lots of trees and steep hills and inclines. We enjoyed this course, but wish we had known the greens had been recently aerated, making putting very difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

This course is very challenging with a lot of elevation changes. Not many flat lies here! The course is not very long even from the tips. Still the elevation changes make it challenging. It was very windy which made it that much harder. I love this course. Staff is top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

April Round

Course is in great shape, greens have been aerated recently, imagine they will be in great shape in another month or so.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens :(

Loved the course but they always aerate and never let the greens get fast.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, slow play

Love this course but the slow play is making difficult to want to return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape, even in early spring

Even sand traps in much better shape than most nearby courses. Always a hilly, challenging layout

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in February

Golf in February is a treat in itself with that being said this course was in great condition. The pace of play was fine as well, my partner and I were able to finish within 4 hours. The ranger actually let us play another set of holes. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a challenging hilly course with moderate width fairways and small greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good with discount

Paid $27.00 for what usually is a $54-$65.00 round. Course in nice shape, did have a group behind climbing up tail, hitting up on us back due to a slow 4 some two in front. Somewhat annoying, but not enough not to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

well maintained, challenging layout.

Somewhat reminds me of a Donald Ross design; tree lined fairways reminiscent of a Carolina layout. The front nine will keep you on your toes, the back nine offers a bit of a breather. Keeping in the fairway is vital! Quick greens with subtle breaks- if you're above the hole, you're in trouble. Senior tees do not detract from the challenge...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

True test of skills

Have played Deerfield numerous times but got a great Golfnow deal. This course is a challenge even for the advanced golfer due to its length, tight fairways and fast greens. It is a true test of skills, as you will need to think your way around and not just pound the ball around the course. Discretion is the best way to manage your game at this course. The views and course condition make it a must play for anyone who wants a great course at a reasonable price. After your round, the bar/restaurant is a great place to relax and enjoy some good food and drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Enjoyable

I have played this course a number of times. It is always in excellent shape. They just aerated in a number of area's, but overall this course is maintained like a resort course. This was the first time my friend played this course and he loved it. I was really not pleased with the customer service this visit. Not close to what it used to be. Hoping they were just having a bad day. We'll see next time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

Played for the first time and really enjoyed the course. Greens were in very good shape and were most of the fairways. Course is challenging as there are many elevation changes. Price was very fair in comparison to other local courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Playing this course is always challegin and fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice track from a picky guy!!

yes, I am a bit of a public course snob, meaning when i pay $50 or $60 , i expect a good value. I am an 11 handicap and play all throughout the mid-ATL. Deerfield delivers. A very traditional layout, tree lined, tight a fair amount, a number blind shots which is challenging, not knowing the course. The greens were fantastic. Approach shots held, rolled out very nicely, quick. Not lightening but quick - fun, challenging to be sure.

i played from the tips, which is short at 6350 but plenty of challenge still

Really only one course criticism - the sand traps were very inconsistent. Some were fluffy, full of sand, others very hard, firm. the firmness killed me on 2 holes, i was frustrated at that, almost hard pan sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course; Difficult Challenge

My son (25) and I (60), both high handicappers, played Deerfield on a beautiful summer morning. Course was in great shape (except for one tee box), played at a fast pace, and was quite attractive. Course is EXTREMELY HILLY--don't try to walk unless you're in "iron man" competitions. Most holes are "blind" doglegs. The hills make the par fours effectively nearly fives (we played from the whites). It/s a challenging course, but we feel it was worth it--we had a great time. We had lunch in their pub, and it was excellent as well. Price was very affordable thru GolfNow.com.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Waiting on every hole and shot overshadows the condition and setup of this course. When 3 somes hold up 4 somes there's an issue. Overall a nice course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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