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3.9
432 Reviews (432)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
232
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
86.6%
Recommend this course
373 out of 432 reviews
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3.9
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 29 reviews
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3.9
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
49 out of 56 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

3.9
432 Reviews (432)

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were excellent

Course in great shape, rained for two days prior to round. Only one hole cart path only. Greens were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

We will be back

Played 10/10 with my wife. Enjoyable course for my wife from front tees. I am an 11 and a senior. I played from the white tees. I might move to blue if I play again as some of the shorter holes seemed very tight from the white tees. Course we in great shape. The greens had been fertilized but rolled real nice. Almost no ball marks. Fairways and tees were also in great shape. We drove down from Delco Co. PA. It was about 1 hr 15 min ride but wE will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the money

they just had the greens aerated, one of the greens on par 3 by the road on the front could be better. Drove about an hour to get there, not sure I would travel that far again for it but for the price I got it at, $22.00, I would play again. The course was really tight, couldnt tell sometimes if the group in front of me was on my hole or the other.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

garrison lake golf

This course is great as my wife is a learner and she has no problems playing this course. The staff are very friendly and remember your name when you come up. I will be playing there more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course for Your Money

Well manicured, greens in excellent shape. Was very happy with the course and had fun playing course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tree line course. Have to place tee ball in the fairway

Great challenging course.greens were excellent ,fairways were good.Will continue to play this course. Breaking 80 is very good score at this course. Can't say enough about this golf course. You will have fun. Different holes ,different scenario. Play this golf course and score well will give great confidence to your golf game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

in great shape

the course is flat and in great shape,,,greens and tee boxes awesome enjoyed and will return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course.

Fun round of golf, great pace of play. Greens are looking much better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very good challenge

Would be great help, if the staff would have yardage signs on the temp greens under repair (8 &10)

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

A real challenging course

Garrison's Lake is an excellent test for the true golfer. The greens were in excellent shape. The holes provided a real test of your golfing skill.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Greens need work

This is typically a great course. But the greens have a fungus from this past summer and hopefully the staff will get it under control.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Average value for the price.

For this time of year the course was in average conditions except the greens. I rate the greens in poor conditions due to the fungus/disease I found on several. Number 18 was the worst of the bunch.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Garrisons Lake Revisited

Went back to Garrisons Lake yesterday. It was probably the closest course open after all the snow in the past month. I had played here years ago driving down from SW Philadelphia and I didn't have a clear recollection of many holes... some of the 4s are a little repetitious but the fives are nice and the back side features a couple stylish 3s. This is a legitimate golf course with plenty of length. Easily walkable though I rode with three very nice guys, whom I met at the course. The shop / clubhouse is Spartan but clean and very well organized. The operation itself is well organized. The pro could not have been any more accommodating. He even walked me out to the putting green to introduce me to the players I'd be with. Pace of play was compromised by the cart paths only (a legit rule this time of year). Fairways and greens (bunkers too) were winterized but in good shape. I didn't have time for eats and I don't believe they were set up for eats yet. It's very early in the season and I wish GLGC best for the 2014 campaign. They are working hard on a course that will come around with the weather but their customer service is a genuine strength. Price was fair and booking was simple.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I had a good time

The course was challenging for our us at times, but was fair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course was in very good condition. The greens were medium speed. Overall it was very nice. Don't go looking for a fancy club house.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens should be roughs

while the fairways were in generally good shape ' the greens were poor ; large bare spots. it's ashame, the tree lined fairways make for a great setting.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easy to Moderate challenge

Course was in decent shape, had a few rough spots and 1 or 2 greens with dry patches but overall not too bad. Decent value for the $. Would recommend if local and/or on a budget.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Nice challenging course with lots of dogleg par 4's. best sand I have seen in a long time. Great stopover course traveling to Ocean City, Maryland. I'll be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

The course was overall a lot of fun. No difficult forced carries or hazards in the middle of fairways is definitely a bonus for me. Large greens with some interesting breaks made putting a challenge (in a good way). Trees scatter most areas just off the fairways which penalize bad drives but not so much to the point that par is out of the question with a decent pitch-out or (if you have the line) approach to the green.

Greens and fairways in general were well manicured, but at least 2 greens were burnt and hard with little grass around the edges. Most putts rolled true during the day, though.

I'd suggest studying the course map or bringing one with you, as some holes are difficult to figure out from the tee box.

For such a low rate I think we got more than we expected and will definitely make a point of coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens are bad

The course has been great all year but, the greens have died in the last two weeks. They say its Wet Rot from so much rain and heat.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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