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 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
The course has been in better shape in the past
I've played this course many times and right now it is not in the best shape it's ever been in.
The tee boxes and fairways were pretty torn up. It is generally one of my favorite courses to play due to the hills and challenging holes. I'll definitely play it again, but they need to do some maintenance.
A hot Summer morning
The course was great. The staff were more than accomodating offering iced towels to cool down. The greens were fantastic, however Stay below the hole, the downhill putts are perilous. A private club feel for a public course.
Ok
This course is a great layout and a great challenge. Disappointing thing was the overall maintenance. Course was soaked for having as many hills as it does, and the greens were awful. It looked liked they hadn't been rolled for days. So if a nice staff and nice layout are top priority, go here. If smooth greens are a concern, do not go here.
They should tell people when they punch the greens in July
Course and layout were great. They sould really tell people when they punch the greens the end of June Very unexpected and ruined the round.
Demanding lay out with nice views
Challenging track laid out in the foothills of the Piedmont region. Most holes are tree lined and the rolling hills offer great views! A number of tee shots require a true test to stay on the fairway due to sloping from side to side. Approach shots are usually enjoyable
Always a true test
Deerfield is always a tough place to play. I haven't been there in a couple of years because it a little pricey for me. But, the deal I got the day before I played was well worth it. In very good shape with fast greens and well maintained bunkers. All the hills and valleys makes it hard to get a flat lie, even in the fairway. This place will make anyone work.
Good Shape but a little pricey for the track
Greens had good speed. Fun to play. And challenging.
Short but challenging
A short, hilly course with well protected fast greens. The staff was friendly especially the starter, Art. It was a good golf experience.
A pleasant surprise
The course presented blind shots on 5 of the holes where course knowledge would have been a definite advantage. I did like the layout and would certainly play the course again.
Course was spotless. Greens need a little love
The course itself is challenging. It played beautifully. Some greens are maintained just fine but there are still quite a few that need some attention,
Also don't bother with a post round drink. Bartender was horrible. Sat at the bar right in front of him with only 7 other people around and didn't so much as get a hello for almost 10 minutes.
Nice layout
This is a great course, that has issues with the greens, currently. I play this course 2-3 times per year, and this last time noted that the greens were in need of attention. Very slow, and not in the best shape. The elevation changes and good greens are what makes this course special, but the slow pace of play (Sunday afternoon), combined with poor attention to greens and fairway maintenance were disappointing.
Course was in great shape for winter and the price was also great.
Course was in great shape for winter and the price was also great.
Very challenging course
First time playing course. After a lot of rain for last couple of weeks, today was cart path only. Due to my age and heart condition, I was really beat by the end of the round. There is not a flat fairway anywhere on this course, so it was climbing up and down hill all day. I really like the course but wont play again unless I can drive my cart onto the course. Even at that the course was in fine shape for this time of the year. There are a lot of uphill blind shots, recommend having a GPS. You will not hit from many flat lies, be especially prepared for sidehill lies. Greens relative to rest of course were easier. I will be back but when the course dries out.
WEATHER WAS CHILLY
COURSE SOGGY FROM ALL THE RAIN AND WHEN WE CHECKED IN WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WERE 8 TEMP GREENS BUT ACTUALLY THERE WERE 12 TEMP GREENS SO IT KIND OF TOOK ALL THE FUN OUT OF PLAYING THE COURSE .........BOOKED TEE TIME ON GOLF NOW SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN OPTION TO EITHER GET MONEY BACK AND OR BOOK A ROUND FOR ANOTHER DAY WHEN ALL THE REGULAR GREENS WERE BEING USED .........CAN TELL YOU THAT BOTH MYSELF AND OTHER PLAYER WERENT HAPPY ABOUT THE ARRANGEMENT BUT OUR HANDS WERE TIED CAUSE WE ONLY PLAYED CAUSE THE GREEN FEE WAS NON- REFUNDABLE .................WOULD ONLY RECOMMEND IT IF COURSE IS IN FULL USE AND NOT TEMP GREENS OR CART PATH ONLY .........
A great course that you need to play more than once.
Winter conditions made the course very hard. Fast sometimes bumpy greens. Up hill, down hill, and side hill on almost every hole. Well maintained for December in Delaware.
This course has some tough holes
I enjoy playing Deerfield because the tough holes make me concentrate more than most courses and if i screw up- I can try again at another time
Great layout
Long round due to Veteran's Day holiday. Course is well maintained for the time of year. Challenging layout - a few holes are difficult (>200 yd uphill par 3 from the white tees), a few provide birdie opportunities.
Nice - Pricey
Course was in good shape as it should be for the time of year. Pin placements were brutal. You do not want to be above the hole. On #10 I was 12 feet below the pin, putted the ball 1 ft past the hole and it came back down to where I started. Good layout. For the money I would prefer White Clay 100%
Excellent Course for the Money
This course is by far the best value I have ever seen. Inexpensive during non-peak time, very good condition, excellent layout and very fast play. The only con, it is a little out of the way.
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