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4.4
586 Reviews (586)
5 Stars
305
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
93.6%
Recommend this course
548 out of 586 reviews
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.5
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.8%
Recommend this course
55 out of 58 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

4.4
586 Reviews (586)

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 170
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Philly Advisor

Hills, hills and hills

Once owned by the DuPonts as Le Vies, this is a shortish very hilly layout. Greens are average. Nearly every hole goes up and down hills with a couple not too severe blind shots. A fun course and you can score there if acurate. If you aren't the hills and trees will be a problem.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

one of my top 5 courses in the area.

try to play deerfield a few times a month. always book on golfnow and pay at least half price or less. conditions are always favorable. course is quite interesting and a return player has advantages. several elevated greens and uneven lies .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A great rouund of golf

I hadn't played the course in a number of years (10 plus years)and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed playing there. The course was in great shape and the staff was very friendly and accomodating.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice, hilly course

This a very challenging course. Not many level lies. Not a long course, but the hills make up for the distance. Always in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

The more I play this course the more I like it.

Seems like a stretch, but I played Beth Page(the green course) in the beginning of the summer, and I have to say, this reminded me of that a lot. From the tight tree-lined fairways, to the elevation changes, even the way they cut the fairways. Deerfield has a GREAT layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice challenging scenic course

Got a great deal on Golfnow! Seems like an older style course, which I like. Scenic and quiet setting with no houses on the course. A lot of elevation changes which can make some of the holes play longer or shorter than they look. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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