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3.9
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
81.3%
Recommend this course
185 out of 217 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.6
69.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 13 reviews
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3.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 41 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7060 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.7

Garrisons Lake Golf Club, nine miles north of Dover, is a historic play centrally located to all parts of Delaware. The course is nature friendly: with tree-lined fairways and large, well bunkered greens throughout. The par-72, 7,060-yard course was recently renovated and improved, and players of all abilities will be confronted with a fair challenge. Not that there aren’t hurdles. Garrisons Lake is book-ended by two long plays: The 535-yard, par-5 first features out of bounds along the left side, and the 536-yard 17th features a challenging tee shot with trees on the right side. Garrisons Lake Golf Club also has a bustling practice range, putting green, golf shop and snack bar.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1962) Brian Ault (2008) James Cervone

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.9
217 Reviews (217)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 9
Bunkers 8
Plays Long 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course for the value

I’ve played this course for years and I’ve always like the layout. Currently there is on fairway that’s under repair and the grass is thin in a few areas. It should be right in a few weeks.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff and good conditions

I came to play this course on March 20th, 2023. My early morning tee time was delayed due to frost delay. The staff was very friendly and told me I would be first one to go after the frost delay was lifted. I played alone and zipped through the course in two hours. The courses has some challenging holes and have lots of trees. It is relatively flat. The course playing conditions were fair. I enjoyed my time there. I would play it again if I get an opportunity.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient & Good

Good pace even when busy. Good layout friendly staff + Easy to get to

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wait too long between play

We have a foursome in front of us that took too long to play. One of the player, could hardly walk. They also hit multiple balls from the tee. We ended up bypassing them and we were able to finish without any hold off.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 186
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Gonna get great!!

Good news!! The first 2 holes are open!!! Bad news. The par 5 12th is now a temporary par 3 playing about 120 yards.
Garrison s is gonna have a great year. With all the bunker work and thinning of the trees, it’s got a great base to become fabulous .

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

Five Stars

It’s amazing the work that’s being done on this course. It’s more playable as well as visually top notch. Highest praise to the folks running this operation. Played this January 5th on a sunny 60 degree day that was very nearly perfect. Can’t wait for Spring (or more 60 degree winter days).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fall classic

too many leaves/debris on greens for ease of putting on line. Still no sand in traps just concrete/stone mix. Other than that is ok

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Seniors Course

As a senior player now, this is one of the nicest to play. A few long holes. But if your an intermediate type player you should score in the 80’s.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 186
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First 3 holes under renovation which made it a little unexpected for our first round there. After that we really enjoyed discovering the various designs of the holes but much enjoyed the back 9 better. Enjoyed our round! Thanks!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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