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3.8
418 Reviews (418)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
220
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
83.7%
Recommend this course
359 out of 418 reviews
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3.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.8
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.7%
Recommend this course
58 out of 71 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
418 Reviews (418)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 245
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Getting better

Played a few weeks ago an was surprised of the first 2 holes being par 3s and then the general overall conditions after that. Booked as a 2 some the night before for 11am. Played in 3 hours after going thru 1 group on the back 9. Thanks again fellas!!

First 2 holes haven’t changed. It is what it is an I suppose it will be better in the long run.

The continuing work is showing results. Noticed more bunker reshaping and rebuilding in process. Fairways are 80%+ very nice. The greens and bunkers are above average. Looks better then I came ever remember in my 15+ years playing here. Very open and generally flat. Just off the fairways is a bit rough in some areas.

Tough par 3s and some of the longer 4s around, make it an honest course to play.Catching an occasional hot deal and improving conditions make Garrisons very welcoming at this time . Actually, playing again next Saturday. I do recommend.

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

Nice course for beginners

As a 67 year old senior player, this course has become my favorite. The greens are all nice and true. I live in Wilmington but the ride is only about 30-35 minutes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rehab

Overall course is fine,yet 1st & 2nd holes were shut down to 100 yd approach chip shot due to repairs. Greens in excellent shape as well as fairways. few t boxes were dirt and uneven. No amenities at all.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Two holes under repair and slow play

I have played garrisons several times over the years and it has gotten worse each year. The first two holes are under repair, so they have been changed to short par threes. Then the pace of place was so slow due to the amount of people on the course on a Tuesday at noon. There was such a back up at hole 13 that I left. I’ll never go back there again. There’s no way this course is worth $42.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 245
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Been 5 years

Can’t believe it, but 5 years. The first 2 holes are shrunk down from a par 5 and 4 , to 2 short holes under 150 yards each. Would have been nice to know prior to playing. After that, fairways are in above average shape. Same with basically complete course. Greens ran slow due to overnight rain. Will definitely NOT be 5 years before returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good play

A very good course! Easy to maneuver. Convenient to my home.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

This is my favorite course in the area. However, they need to manage the pace of play better. There’s no course attendant. Yesterday and elderly couple decided to jump in front of us. On the 4th hole. Just drove ahead of us parked their cart on the fairway and started to play. Never asked us if it was ok. Totally rude. If I see them again I’m going to let him know about it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round of golf

Decent driving range. Good putting area.

No snack bar (some microwave options and bags of chips).

Fairways and greens in good shape. Rough areas are pretty bare and thin. Makes for an easier round for a beginner (which I am) and a fair layout of the course too.

General course conditions like cart path etc are ok.

Price is reasonable. Not the cheapest but not overpriced either.

I’ve played here a couple of times and will again as I am a beginner and it is a great family/beginner course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place for beginners to play

The greens aren’t impossible to score on. A few difficult holes but fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent place

Nice course, very pleasant staff. Not to tough but not easy either. Nice challenge for an average golfer. Only drawback we had was sprinklers going off on tee box just as we were teeing off on four different holes. I understand watering for dry conditions but let people know. Maintenance guy on course was rude. Once clubhouse is built, this will be a very nice place to play and enjoy a meal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens Growing in Great

Course is really starting to green up. Greens are looking and rolling great. Fun layout, great value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good deal!

Golf pass came thru on a good deal for a practice round…

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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