Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000007520425 on 06/13/2026
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Photo submitted by Eric7672 on 10/30/2024
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Tee view on the par 4 4th hole. Photo submitted by u000003999498 on 07/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rickGcreative on 07/29/2023
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Photo submitted by rickGcreative on 07/29/2023
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Hole 9 on the left hole 4 on the right Photo submitted by scooby6414 on 05/06/2023
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Photo submitted by mlandestoy on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by hico on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by hico on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by hico on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u5675898 on 05/11/2019
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Tee shot on #10 Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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Photo submitted by sorenj on 07/18/2017
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!
Challenging Course
Great Course! Although, not a Course for beginners.
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.
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.
April Round
Course is in great shape, greens have been aerated recently, imagine they will be in great shape in another month or so.
greens :(
Loved the course but they always aerate and never let the greens get fast.
Course in good shape, even in early spring
Even sand traps in much better shape than most nearby courses. Always a hilly, challenging layout
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.
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!
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.