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Garrisons Lake Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7060 yards | 73.7 | 128 |
| Red | 72 | 6698 yards | 72.3 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6262 yards | 70.5 | 120 |
| Orange | 72 | 5672 yards | 67.3 | 119 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 5672 yards | 72.8 | 122 |
| Green | 72 | 4963 yards | 63.7 | 110 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4963 yards | 68.3 | 122 |
| Gold | 72 | 4190 yards | 60.8 | 105 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4190 yards | 63.8 | 115 |
| Blue | 72 | 3462 yards | 57.0 | 102 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 3462 yards | 59.8 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/128 | 535 | 449 | 185 | 350 | 437 | 527 | 412 | 200 | 403 | 3498 | 402 | 214 | 501 | 455 | 204 | 413 | 409 | 536 | 428 | 3562 | 7060 |
| Red M: 72.3/122 | 511 | 423 | 166 | 321 | 422 | 508 | 391 | 183 | 395 | 3320 | 382 | 190 | 484 | 433 | 186 | 388 | 391 | 515 | 409 | 3378 | 6698 |
| White M: 70.5/120 | 479 | 357 | 150 | 314 | 394 | 478 | 367 | 163 | 373 | 3075 | 351 | 175 | 466 | 409 | 167 | 369 | 377 | 487 | 386 | 3187 | 6262 |
| Orange M: 67.3/119 W: 72.8/122 | 428 | 353 | 130 | 294 | 350 | 426 | 328 | 129 | 330 | 2768 | 323 | 155 | 416 | 356 | 160 | 325 | 342 | 454 | 373 | 2904 | 5672 |
| Green M: 63.7/110 W: 68.3/122 | 423 | 278 | 95 | 289 | 319 | 365 | 266 | 99 | 246 | 2380 | 318 | 150 | 375 | 301 | 124 | 320 | 272 | 449 | 274 | 2583 | 4963 |
| Gold M: 60.8/105 W: 63.8/115 | 327 | 233 | 90 | 283 | 251 | 315 | 221 | 94 | 242 | 2056 | 238 | 145 | 370 | 262 | 73 | 232 | 223 | 321 | 270 | 2134 | 4190 |
| Blue M: 57.0/102 W: 59.8/112 | 261 | 214 | 90 | 180 | 215 | 254 | 188 | 89 | 191 | 1682 | 189 | 125 | 330 | 212 | 67 | 184 | 196 | 271 | 206 | 1780 | 3462 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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The course played difficult today because of wind and many trees.
I enjoyed the round today even though my driver was not cooperating. Many trees got in the way of my ball flight. The course itself was in good shape except around the greens where rough is suppose to be. Several shots I found my ball in bear spots whish made chipping difficult. The green speed was also to slow to my liking. When I put down hill I expect the ball to get within two feet of the hole not four. The price through Golf Now was to good to believe but believe It, I played 18 holes with cart for a total of $15.99. Enough said.
Good layout, challenge for average golfers.
I have played here many times, before and after it was renovated. It has always been a challenge, there are many trees and course demands accurate shots. It is now in good condition, and the greens run true. They have just been punched(4/1/13) and now getting back to they're true putting conditions. All in all course is in good condition and the price is reasonable.
very nice
great course to play nice selection of spaced holes.
you will enjoy playing there.
nice course, fabulous greens
winter golf and entire course was in great shape, balls rolled really well on the greens. cold weather left us with some long approach shots, gotta head back when it's warm. well maintained, lots of staff on course.
This is a no frills course.
The gentleman behind the desk was not particularly friendly. When asked if there was an available tee time earlier (it was winter and cold with only a few patrons around), he was dismissive and actually seemed bothered by the question and simply parroted the reserved tee-time.
The course was replete with tree limbs, branches and debris including on the fairway.
The driving range did not have rubber tees on which to place the balls and there were few targets at which to hit the balls.
The clubhouse was a trailer, but it did have a nice flat screen TV. I did not see a place to eat after the 9th hole.
The pro was friendly and engaged my golf friend and I in conversation, even providing a helpful bit of advice.
The only redeeming value was the price through Golf Now.
good course and conditions , moderate difficulty , good pace of play.
Garrisons Lake course does not have abundant water hazards as the name would indicate , nor many waste areas to carry. A reasonable number of fairway and greenside bunkers coupled with treelined fairways are the obstacles to navigate here. That said , in many cases you can get reasonable shots from under trees if you miss a fairway. Played in January , the conditions were fine for winter. Also the management group seems to be doing a fine job. Booked as a golfnow hot deal the value for the $ was high. Went solo and was paired with extremely friendly locals.
Good course. Would like to play it in the warmm weather.
I played this course about 5 years ago. It was having some difficulries with a local builder. The course had to be closed for serval years. It was sold to the state of Delaware and the changes they made was an improvement. The staff were very courtious and friendly. The ony problem we had was leaves and greens not cleared of leaves and other small obstructions. This is not unusal for winter play.
The wide tree lined fairway and generally flat with not too many bunkers are easy for all level golfers.Also well maintenanced courses are pleasing.
This golf course is well designed in sequence from the starting hole to the ending hole automatically linked smoothly without confusing on direction for next hole.You don't need familiarized nor memorized the course layout. Moderate water hazards are challenging.
This course is a challenge
Garrisons Lake golf course is a good course and a very challenging course to play. You really need to think about the shot and the club selection on this course. A driver is not always the club to hit off the tee. The greens were firm and had a good pace to them, and I was a little surprised about the speed of the greens. Much faster then I thought they would be this time of the year. I enjoy playing here and will return for more rounds in the future.
Well Maintained greens, would go again
Well maintained greens. Putting surface is perfect, good quality grass all over the course.
I played few times 2012. Everything is average, but no food service.
I played 2012 spring, summer and fall season 3 to 4 times mostly afternoon. My handicap is 13 and long time player.
My reviews are 1. Course is average public course, but green is little slow mostly. 2. Quiet course with less people. 3. Course condition is average. 4. Tee time is available most of the time. 5. Staff is friendly. 6. No real food service which is handicap.
7. Regular Green fee is little high which is compare to the metropolitan area.
I will recommend this course to the other golfers with average expectation. Thank You.
