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4.5
598 Reviews (598)
5 Stars
314
4 Stars
227
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
93.2%
Recommend this course
558 out of 598 reviews
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4.6
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 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
598 Reviews (598)

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 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

level holes do not exist

One of the most exciting courses I've played .The course requires mental endurance, every shot will
take careful planning.Enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Course -- Great Value

I have played this course nearly weekly during the season since 2009. It is almost always in great shape throughout the summer.

On this occasion greens had been recently aerated making them slower and somewhat more difficult to read. Would have been nice to have a heads up from the pro shop or the starter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Verified Purchaser
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
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