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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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Hilly

This not an easy course. Very hilly. Can’t see where your ball lands on a lot of holes. Play with someone who has local knowledge. Course washing good shape. Greens are true

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Two Putting on this course is a miracle

Loved the course. I have played here for a long long time. The greens are not for the average golfer. Three and four putts per hole is more the norm for a 15 Handicap.

The tricked up greens are the only thing I detest about this course. The rest of this course is a GEM

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf course.

Nice course, Not happy about driving range being closed and 90 degree rule.

Had minimal rain day before and course was not wet at all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course, tough greens

Gorgeous course. Great facility and most employees were awesome . Starter seemed a bit upset with the world. The greens - esp back 9 - were VERY difficult with ridiculous “side of a hill” hole locations. Would play again just bc of the courses overall beauty, but the could make some greens a little friendlier

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Recently started playing golf, end of last year and this was an amazing course. Challenging but rewarding with all the uphill and downhill. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun

This course was great. The elevations were fun. One negative was you never knew how far ahead the people were ahead of you and a lot of shots are blind. They should figure out a way to notify you. The greens were in good shape for April and the fairways although a little hard were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

GolfNow MUST do better!!!

I booked my tee time on GolfNow and received no notification of the course conditions. The greens were recently aerated and had a good amount of sand dressing. Also, the back nine holes were closed due to some construction work. These conditions, had I known about them, would have made me play a different course. I don’t know if the blame lays with the course or GolfNow. Ultimately, I feel it’s GolfNow’s responsibility to know the course conditions and communicate them to their customers. What are we paying booking fees for?

I like the course, they have a great 19th hole, and all the staff are very friendly. My dissatisfaction is with GolfNow!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course

One of the great public course around Philly area…awesome layout and challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hill Filled Challenge

A friend described Deerfield to me as a place where you will never have a level stance, which is absolutely the best description. You can’t simply aim for the center of the fairway or you will end up in the rough on many holes here as they are so slanted.

Many interesting holes, nice condition of greens and fairways. It’s a good test of your golfing skills. Definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Winter golf

Courses in great shape, pin placements were challenging, and the staff has done a great job keeping the leaves off the course and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Worst Round of the Year

I’m recently retired and play everyday, I have a home course but have played 4-5 dozen local courses over the last year also.

When we arrived we were told that we would have to play the back twice to make it a “full round”. It was stated the front was closed for maintenance. When I looked surprised the lady and man behind in the pro shop said “it’s clearly stated on the sight ya booked the round on”. All the GN sight stated was airation alert, nothing about closures.

The greens were unplayable, recently punched with large tufts of grass throughout, like putting on a waffle iron. Sand was unevenly distributed and not brushed in

At the turn there was a line, people with tee times scheduled as if all 18 holes weee open. Playing the round went north of 5 hours

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoy the difficulty all the time always in great shape and staff is always courteous and friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course But Unfriendly Starter

Starter disappeared for 10-15 minutes to use the facilities. He was unfriendly when he returned and then on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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