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4.1
483 Reviews (483)
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
89.3%
Recommend this course
424 out of 483 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
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5 out of 6 reviews
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4.1
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Delcastle consistently earns high praise for their warmth, even sending refreshments out to golfers during rounds. The course layout offers engaging elevation changes and a well-regarded design that delivers strong value for the experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6625 yards
Slope 121
Rating 70.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Minigolf

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4.1
483 Reviews (483)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Bunkers 7
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 15
Beginners 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

I love this course because it's as easy or as hard as you make it. It's in great shape, very forgiving when the driver gets a little wild and the greens are pretty good for February.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/23/2017

Thank you for the comments! Hope to see you again at Delcastle in 2017!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Delcastle in Good condition

Played on Dec 13 2016 and course was in good condition. Great value for the area

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/23/2017

Thank you for your comments! Hope to see you at Delcastle in 2017!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Longest round ever

It took us 3 hours to play the front nine bc a group in front of us had 2 carts for 3 guys and a girl not playing, 3 people playing with 2 sets with both sets on one cart, we called the clubhouse for a ranger and he did not do anything until the turn. We left after 14 holes and 4.5 hours because we did not sign up for a 6 Monday round. Coursw isn't bad, some decent greens while others we littered with crab grass. Good value but the bunching made for a long day. They need to space out tee times and have a ranger to help pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some tlc

Need to spend some $ on turf in fairways & Greens, pretty sketchy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Dump

Course conditions were terrible. Fairways burned up, greens burned up. pace of play

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

WOW,, HOT DAY

This is a nice " close to home " course in the area. Its just enough all the way around flat fairways then to elevation changes trees will really get in your way if you don't stay in the short grass. bunkers in good shape, as well as the greens. I played last Sunday and it was SWELTERING, I think my eyeballs where sweating ! Hats off and all my respect to a gentleman named Ralph who walked this course I'm 52 yrs old he had to be at least 67 I did not ask I'm just guessing.

I shot a 90 I like this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like the courset

I like the course , but the pace of play was bad they let 3 teenagers and 1 adult play we thought the ranger should have push there paceI like the course ,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

This course is player friendly for all levels of ability. I played around 2pm and there was no one in front of us so we were round in 3hrs and 15 mins. The course is in good condition and has great variety

A couple of holes stand out more than others at both ends of the scale but all in all its a very nice course. The staffected are always there to help and always smile and make you feel welcome. Definitely my first choice local course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/06/2016

Thank you for your great review! We take pride in delivering a Fun and Enjoyable experience to every guest.

We hope to see you at Delcastle again in the future!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Public course, slow round

Hadn't played this course for a few years. Has an interesting layout with hills, near to my house and booked it for some practice. Played in a twosome with another single, also a fast player, and round took almost 5 hours. Much too long, especially for a weekday.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course does not beat you up!

Challenging holes mixed with easy holes. Nothing spectacular but it is a nice easy round of golf. You start with a dozen golf balls, you go home with 10.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2016

Thank you for your comments! We hope to see you again soon at Delcastle! Happy Golfing!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Not the best

This course isn't very fun. Not well maintained and the staff is always late.

The best part about the course is it actually one of the longest courses around.

Other than that, there are other courses that are better kept for the same price.

I do not plan on returning.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2016

Thank you for your comments! We noticed that it says you played on 5/1/16 but that was a wash out due to rain and we didn't have anyone play that day. Could you confirm your actual date of play? Our staff is always in 25 minutes before the first tee time. If you could confirm you date of play and tee time we'd love to research your claim further.

Thanks again for your comments. Happy golfing!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better

I played this course a few times last year and it is in better all around condition this year. They still aren't done all of their construction so there's a little distraction but the greens are in awesome shape and the course overall is looking and playing better than last year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/24/2016

Thank you for your comments and for playing Delcastle! The golf course is in GREAT shape right now! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy Golfing!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

AWFUL

My round took 6 plus hours. That should never happen. I will never go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 03/29/2016

Thank you for your comments! I've already spoken to a few people from your group. A small golf outing unfortunately backed up the course on Saturday. While your round didn't take as long as you stated, it was above our normal pace of play. Happy golfing in 2016!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Where are ou

Every time we golf there the front desk girl is late.
It's getting annoying. Having a tee time at 8 while she shows up at 8:05 is unacceptable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2016

Please feel free to call the golf shop at 302.998.9505 x 4 and ask for the General Manager so we can speak in person regarding your continued comments regarding this. Thanks!

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Commented on 05/09/2016

It happens every week. Not a professional course at all!!

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Commented on 01/12/2016

Thank you for playing Delcastle Golf Course! We open at 8am during the offseason months and your tee time was 8:07am this past Saturday. In the future, please feel free to email us at info@delcastlegc.com or call 302.998.9505 to discuss any concerns you may have. Thanks for playing Delcastle and we look forward to seeing you on the course soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course conditions

The number 1 and number 2 holes were closed due to construction. I think this should be advertised as such.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Friendly enjoyable course

Great value, and v accessible. Interesting fairways and well kept greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sometimes Time Is Not On Your Side

After a 35 year hiatus, I returned to what I remember as a challenging but well conditioned layout at DelCastle. This is yet another instance where time did not heal any wounds. Unfortunately you could smell the diseased grass right on the first tee.

The tees were scrappy at best with a rather long mow on the grass that was there. The fairways were like concrete and had plenty of bare spots. The rough was like hitting into tumbleweed connection. The greens were relatively smooth but had crab grass growing into them ... but they were very 'spongy' and slow.

It's a shame because the layout I remember was challenging but fair. The course layout does allow you to hit an errant drive fro the most part and still have a shot you can advance so a great track if your not a straight hitter.

I must say the staff was friendly and the starter was great on this day when the temperature topped out at about 95Degrees! All in all it was a fair price fro the round $30 with cart but it was just so disappointing based on overall conditions. I hope that conditions improve but I can't really recommend the course right now.

Just another note: They really don't have true forward ( Sr) tees. But it didn't matter because I was generally at or inside 150yds from the white tees ( and in some cases blue tees) because of hard conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/12/2016

Thank you for playing Delcastle! This summer really took a toll on the golf course due to the lack of rainfall and an outdated irrigation system. We can confidently say that now, after just completing our $1 million dollar renovation project, that those days are a thing of the past at Delcastle! We just installed a Brand New, State-of-the-art Irrigation System that will provide optimal playing conditions year round. We can't wait to show off the NEW and IMPROVED Delcastle in 2016!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good Value

This course is great for the occasional golfer who has control problems off the tee. Many errand shots can still be played. The course offers a challenge to the better player and an enjoyable round to the novice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/14/2015

Thank you for your comments! We, too, enjoy being able to play our wayward drives from quite a few spots at Delcastle! Hope to see you at the course again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lush true greens

Delcastle is improving each year under the Billy Casper golf ownership. The greens were true and fairways and tees improving. Tough rough added to the challenge. Good value!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2015

Thank you for your AWESOME comments! We are always trying to improve Delcastle. Did you know that we will be installing a brand new, state-of-the-art irrigation system this fall? We can't wait for everyone to see the finished product! Happy golfing and we hope to see you at the course again soon!

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