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4.4
576 Reviews (576)
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
93.4%
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4.4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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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
Greens Bent
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
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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4.4
576 Reviews (576)
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Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

An under appreciated golf course

I played this course a lot as a kid and was pretty intimidated by the elevation changes, blind shots and narrow tree lined fairways. Since I hit it straighter now and not as long, I really found the course to be one of the most interesting courses I have played in quite a while. If you like to shape shots, as I do (although not always successfully), then this is the course for you. We played from the white tees and at just over 6000 yards, the slope was still 135- plenty to handle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

My wife likes it because it's beautiful .... I like it because it's challenging without being downright hard

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent golf course

I loved this place called Deerfield. Its a great place to play golf. great people. i will be back there soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of hills!

Very nice course and in nice shape for late fall. Greens were lightning fast! Had a lot of interesting holes and lots of elevation changes. The staff and starter were very friendly and got us out early. I would love to play here again when the weather is warmer!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Side hill lies.

The challenge of this course is your ability to hit side hill lies. Almost every shot is either above or below your feet. It was a chilly day but it was Nov. 15th in DE and we were playing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OK, but not a terrific deal unless price is discounted.

Very slow pace. There should be a ranger out on the course for weekend play. No reason for long rounds this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great course with something to offer everyone.

A beautiful setting that give you every feature, from an easy par 3 to hills, curves, trees, up to long par 5. Something for everyone,.
Every game is a new experience ! From a beginner who gets to practice every possible stance to an experienced player who will be able to perfect the mechanics, this course is exciting!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape, good challenge

Course was in excellent condition, staff was super friendly as well. Greens were incredibly fast and got faster as the day went on. Heavy tree areas with narrow fairways. Challenging elevation changes. Accurate tee shots are a must if you want the chance to score well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Acreage that was meant to be a golf course

Deerfield turned out to be a pleasant surprise for 2 golf enthusiasts on a travel day from Washington to Philadelphia. The course had a challenging layout which exemplified its previous life as a private club. There were a number of blind tee shots but the target flags were well positioned to work our way from tee to green with confidence. For choosing it from the website we were not disappointed in anyway withe course and its amenities. The only negative comment on the day was that the rental clubs cost more than the golf... the joys of travel

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Conditions

This was our second time playing Deerfield. This is a challenging course with the elevation changes including a 225 yard uphill par 3 from the blues. The fairways and greens were in very good condition and the course was fairly well marked. Reading the greens can be difficult as sometimes it doesn't break the way you see it initially. A 40 minute ride from the Philly S. Jersey area. Will absolutely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course check it out.

I had a great day at Deerfield, the staff is helpful and courteous. The course is well maintained from tee to green. I highly recommend this course, if you haven't played there yet, check it out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in fantastic surroundings

I love Deerfield. I love the challenge of difficult lies and elevated tees and greens, and having got to the green, how hard is it to sink the ball. This is a fantastic course beautifully kept and maintained and the staff are all very friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dislike the layout

Decent golf course but I dislike the layout. Simply far too many dog legs and blind shots, including blind shots into many greens. I do know many people like the course, just not my cup of tea.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deerfield Golf Course

The course is always challenging and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good shape.

Challenging course with lots of trees and elevation changes. Semi-private course with nice amenities.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course used to be one of the best in the area.

This course requires much attention. The fairways, tee boxes, and greens were all polluted. There seems to be no course maintenance taking place at Deerfield anymore. It is a sad day and it looks like they are in fear of shutting down. Definitely not worth any competitive prices.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but great value for the $

Great course, they lost the fairway on #10 which is a par 5, had to move the tee box up to what would make the hole a par 3, but staff is great, course is challenging and a great value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

VERY hilly, and doglegged!

The course was challenging,because it was nothing but doglegs and hills. Never saw as many 8'ft flag poles as I did playing here. Course had some bad spots on fairways and greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible condition

This course has fallen a long way since being owned by DuPont. The greens and fairways were in horrible condition. The 10th fairway was dirt. This course looks like a hacker's course with the weeds growing in the fairways. Good luck getting a true roll on the greens. They were extremely slow and in need of serious work. I played this course when it was named Louviers and owned by DuPont. What a shame as the course layout with its sloping fairways and elevated green shots could really provide a great test for your shot shaping. It really could be a special course but it's obvious they put little money into the upkeep of the course. The amenities, while nice looking, are priced too high. They wanted $21 for a six pack of beers in the can. I politely declined. I will not be going back to this course nor do I recommend it to anyone. It's too tough for the regular hacker and in too much disrepair for a solid golfer to enjoy. Definitely not worth the money they charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

the greens were great and fast, fairways in good shape, and the course was all hills. loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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