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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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
Great course
For the money you won't find a nicer course in the area. I have played here a dozen or so times pace of play has always been excellent - staff is friendly - food is good - will be back lots in 2015. Wet course today with some temp greens but you expect that this time of year and for the price I couldn't say no.
Outstanding conditions & 19th hole
The course is in great shape and the greens roll fast and true.
Staff, bar, and grounds crew very friendly.
Great food and outstanding selection of beers and cocktails at the 19th hole.
The course is challenging
After hearing great reviews about this course, I got a chance to play on it and it didn't disappoint. Course is perfectly maintained, the meandering hills offers not only a challenge but and to a great scenery. Give this course a try, you won't be disapointed.
Nice Course
Beautiful course and friendly people. Couse is difficult with lots of down hill, up hill and side hill lies
great greens
Played today for $20. Was a steal. Many, many leaves this time of year. Greens were lightning. Excellent value. Would play this track many more times.
Very Scenic course
The course was great except for the million leaves. This is a very good challenge for any golfer. The only problem we had was the very slow groups in front us which made us have to skip a couple of holes to get in front of them. We saw no ranger.
Deerfield
Course conditions rival private courses. Pro shop personnel friendly and outstanding. My favorite course in NCC!
Would play again
- Nice Course
- Challenging
- Greens could be nicer, showing lots of wear and tear
- Got hit up on due to us patronizing the cart vendor on the 9th hole
Excellent and tough
Played on 9/14 after not playing here for 2 years.. Deerfield is a unique course that requires a vast variety of shots. There are no flat holes on the entire course and you must play here a few times to know the course so you can score decently on it.. Holes 4-6 are tight and extremely hilly and require precise shots.. The course was in good but not great condition today.. The greens were airated about 2 weeks ago and not rolling perfectly yet.... but are reasonably good. The tees are in good shape and the fairways are also in good shape with the exception of the landing area on hole 10 which is chewed up.. If you can drive it straight you'll have some real birdie opportunities here. If you drive it crooked, you'll be playing out of the tall trees all day.. If you like holes that require heroic shots then you'll find tons of them here at Deerfield... The elevated tee shot on the par 5 10th is dramatic and tough.. The par 3 . 8th hole is 225 yds straight uphill and requires a 3 wood for the biggest of hitters.. and most will use driver.. The 9th hole which is the number 1 handicap hole is a gem and requires 2 big shots to get home.. You will be treated at Deerfield like its a private club.. The amenities are 1st class and the grill in the clubhouse has fantastic food and drink.. We paid 35 on a weekend deal and it was a fantastic bargain... If you've never played here and want a tough challenge and beautiful facility in a nice setting .. go try Deerfield..
Great day on the links
Only issue was the aerated greens. Slightly bumpy putting probably will cost me my PGA card. Just kidding had a great day.
Fun but challenging
The course is in great shape. The layout can be challenging because there are not many flat lies. I have come to love the challenge and my game has improved quite a bit.
Definitly worth it
Beautiful course with plenty of contour on the greens, fairways and in the rough. You need to be able to play with an uneven stance, and read breaks on the green. Choose your tee club carefully. Longer is not always better, as you might have a flatter stance with a shorter drive, and/or have a much smaller margin for error with the extra distance. On a nice Tuesday afternoon, we finished in under 4 hours.
fun course to play.
I played here four or five times, this is a fun course to play,the course has a lot of tough holes it won't put you to sleep. Try it you'll like it.
Nice course
Tee time was 2:20 PM. Course was very nice and in great condition. No coolers allowed on the course was only downside. Had to put water in plastic bag.
Would definitely play course again.
Fairways were narrow and greens were fast.
Nice round overall.
Worth Every Dime
This is a golf course that offers everything a golfer wants -- friendly staff, scenic, challenging but fair and great greens. That said, the pace of play can be brutal -- it just shouldn't take nearly 5 hours to play a round of golf. Either get a ranger out there, take the rough down or put pins in easier positions. Deerfield is recommended for anyone with a handicap of under 18. It will frustrate begineers. A GPS is recommended because of there are many blind shots. Also, bug spray is a good idea -- as the knats were brutal. All in all, I love the track and I will be back.
good course and golf environment
Greens and fairway is in good confition. Course is short but challenging enough. I enjoyed playing and would do it again.
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