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401 Reviews (401)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.5
85.1%
Recommend this course
345 out of 401 reviews
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3.8
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 57 reviews
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3.8
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.6%
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66 out of 78 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
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3.9
401 Reviews (401)
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1.0
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Waste of money

We were never informed that the course was under major renovation when we booked. Half of the course over nine holes were being modified, which forced us to play part three is most of the way around. Extremely disappointed that we were never informed and will not go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/01/2025

We apologize for the inconvenience you may have had. If you did book your time on GolfNow, they did what they could to make sure you knew of the work being done. You had to click on a box verifying you knew of the work being done. That being said. We would love to have you back out as the course is in such great shape. If you could email me at sfarrell@garrisonslakegolf.com i would like to extend a round of golf for you.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course in great shape other then the par 3holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Under Repair

If I would have known up front that 4 holes on the back nine were modified and turned into par 3’s, I would have played somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/28/2025

With booking on GolfNow you had to click a box acknowledging the work being performed on the course. We had signage in the carts as well as in the Pro Shop. We did reduce the rates because of the work being performed We would love to have you back once the work is finished in August.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Garrison

Course is under construction both clubhouse and back nine. Suggest you play later in the year after course construction is completed. Front nine is in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

CHANGES

Front 9 in relatively good shape and greens fine but slow. Back 9 doesn't exist anymore. Renovations under way so don't play here from now till October. Fairways torn up and experimental process I've seen in Florida to re-do fairways underway. In fl it took 2 1/2 months ; here expect 4 months or more.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/27/2025

We appreciate you commenting on the course. as GolfNow explained the work on the course prior to you accepting the deal, we are updating the course. We are sprigging 5 fairways into Bermuda Grass. The process will take up to 8 weeks, not 4 months. If the weather holds, it should be sooner. Thankfully these are the last 5 holes to be converted. Sand traps are next. We did reduce the rates for the time being for the inconvenience. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again.

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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/27/2025

Thank you @Frankiethemooch for your review. By the looks of it, you seem to play here when we're under work, like back in April, we were just getting done with Aeration. As you saw through the golfnow booking, the back-9 is having work done on it, hence the reduced rate. We are converting 5-holes on the back-9 into Bermuda Grass so we created Par-3's on those holes. Once we're healed, by mid August, we look forward to seeing you out here. We will be aerating in Late September FYI.

We look forward to seeing you again.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and value

Played on a Sunday with my son. Started thundering after the first 9. They gladly offered a rain check for the back 9. Pro shop staff was friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2025

Thank you Dave for taking the time to comment. Unfortunately the weather didn't work out for you. Glad our staff was able to take care of you. Can't wait to have you back at Garrisons

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great beginners course

My only criticism is the cart paths are in need of care. The course is in great condition. Management is about to close the back nine for repairs til the end of July.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/27/2025

Thank you for taking the time to review the course. The Cart Paths are on our list. the back-9 has 5-holes currently being converted to Bermuda Grass. It'll be fully healed by Mid-August at the latest as long as the weather holds. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

First time playing here and the course was in great shape. Can’t wait for the new clubhouse. Really great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trouble with check in

I love the fact that when I play a round of golf I get a free sleeve of balls, for each player. That was not the case this past Sunday when we checked in. I paid for the round of golf and asked about the balls and the young woman couldn't give them since "it would mess up our inventory ". I was thoroughly confused and she tried explaining it but it made little sense.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Only one criticism. The cart paths need serious attention.

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

Garrison Lake Golf

Steve the pro at garrison lake has done an outstanding job managing the course I enjoy the new additions to the driving range All staff friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

We started playing here a few years ago and love the layout. Love it!

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