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3.8
416 Reviews (416)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
220
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
84.2%
Recommend this course
358 out of 416 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.6
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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3.8
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.6%
Recommend this course
57 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
Garrison Lake's wide fairways and well-maintained conditions consistently impress golfers across recent visits. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this a favorite worth returning to.

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
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Reviews

3.8
416 Reviews (416)

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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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Room for improvement

Holes 1-6 were in pretty rough shape -especially tee boxes and fairways. Holes 6-9 considerably better. Back 9 very good shape except for some bunkers being repaired. Got stuck behind a foursome that could hit it 50 yds off the tee yet they were playing the whites? Didn’t let us through - we were a 2-some. Do golfers just not know golf etiquette or just being obnoxious? Not a bad value for the price but other options available at the same price. Doubt I will play here again until improvements are made to front 9

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Effort

Course is coming back good. Yet there needs to be more invested in upkeep while face lift is underway. I suggest more water on greens to allow for weighted rolling and then cut them. So many weird undulations inside most greens causing strange movements on a line putt. Yikes!!

Otherwise still like course.

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

Nice course

Nice layout, fun greens, and relaxing play. Tee times were adequate spaced. Club house is trailer style, but has drinks and items needed on the course if forgot something.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Wonderful

Great day, enjoyed seeing the work they are doing on the course. This is a gem, greens were terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 245
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Not a great day

As we approach the 4th green, I notice 4 carts at the 5th tee box. That was frustrating to see. Unfortunately it got worse when the 7 of them rolled on down the fairway at the same time!! Was a kids tournament playing behind us, and by th 7th hole, we were all waiting on the 7some to play. The kids only played the front 9. The group never offered us to play thru. Closer to a 5 hour round than had to be.

Course improvements continue. One bad day will not stop me from coming back. Look forward to playing again this season and would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

12th hole

The course is in great shape. fairways could grow in better but we have had a cold spring. Once the 12th hole is completed you guys will have a beautiful course! I love what you have done with the ponds!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course in good shape

The course has been aerated yet in good shape to play and enjoy your game. Hole 12 the par 5 is being improved so pardon the construction . It’s set up as a par 3 currently.

The driving range is back up and in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course still had winter conditions

This was my first time playing the course. Overall, I liked the course layout. Seemed open and not many hazards to worry about. Fairways had just been plug aerated and grass on some fairways were still dormant. Greens probably would have been okay, however they had just been top dressed with sand ( a lot ) and really couldn't get an accurate read. Still had debris from trees allover. it looked as though grounds keepers were working hard to get season ready. Also, the course is about to take on construction for a new clubhouse to improve much needed amenities. I will play Garrison's Lake again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

For $35 it’s hard to beat. The greens were not good! Tons of sand. Pace of play was lightening fast!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough greens

recent aeration left greens a mess. heavy sanding w/ no water-in process.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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