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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%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.1
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 44 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 6627 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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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Poor Planning

I had a tee time for 10:37. I showed up at 10:25 to see a ton of people waiting to tee off and what looks like an event. So I go in, nobody is at the desk. Someone comes in and says they will get the person who works here. I planned on playing a relaxing game by myself, but they told me I was going to be playing with other people because an event had started at 10 that morning. So I grab my clubs, come down to the tee box and wait until 11:10 to finally tee off. 5 hours later at 4:00, we finally finish. Slow, slow day. 6 and 1/2 hours of my day to golf on this day. Course is pretty nice and taken of, but don't let a single make a tee time on a day when there is an event. If I hadn't pre paid online, I would have trusted my instincts and said forget it.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/26/2015

You planned to play by yourself? Maybe your private course would accommodate you, there is no public access course that sends singles off alone unless there is a monsoon or blizzard; otherwise, it is completely inefficient to have singles or two players lined up hole after hole. Single have no standing on most courses and cannot force his/her way through groups in front. Doing that might incur a few golf balls fired over your head.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a good course.

The course was a little soggy in places on the date we played. But other then that it was very nice. I had one of my best rounds of golf ever. I would definitely play course again. Slower play due to the guys in front of us were walking course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2015

Oh, please. Walkers don't hold up the course as much as cart riders. Walkers go their respective balls to hit the next shot - it's not a buddy system like riders think it should be. Riders lose clubs more often that walkers and take time to retrace their steps. There are so many more reasons why good players walk, not the least of which is the physical connection to the course being played. Rubber tires do not transfer the same feeling. I guarantee that my friends and I can play faster than any four players in carts - even four carts and still take enough time to concentrate on each shot. 3-3.5 hours tops. We've done 2hrs and 50 minutes, have you?

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very disappointed

I played in the morning and they had no one remove the dew from the greens which made them extremely slow. They were also aerated very inconsistently, some filled with sand and some not. The tee boxes were also in very poor shape. I was overall very disappointed with the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9/13

Greens were pretty bad but it's bc of the end of season. But the girl at front desk or the starter should let you know that; they are clueless

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Value

Great value for the tee time and great specials in the clubhouse

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Disappointing Round at Delcastel

Did Delcastle get rid of their grounds keeper? I played Delcastle earlier on in the year and the fairways and tee boxes were in excellent shape. Sadly to say that was not the case when I played this past weekend. I don't know whether it was a cost cutting measure but they need to address the above mentioned diffenciencies with the course. They charge a pretty good amount of money for the course to be falling apart.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

A municipal course that needs major improvement

The flashy website belies the poorly maintained course. Front nine is in awful condition, poor irrigation, un-manicured fairways, patches of hard dirt mixed with various states of grass, awful greens that are damaged with ball marks and poor maintenance. Cart paths are full of bumps and uneven pavement that are liabilities. Back nine is maintained better but holes are on top of each other with poorly placed tee boxes that put you in harm's way at every moment. Not worth it at $34, especially driving from S Jersey. The setting is the only redeeming quality here, trees and nature are the only inspiration. The course doesn't inspire focus or good play, it actually causes headaches.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

wide open course

The course is starting to get work a little which is typical for a public course this time of year. The course is long enough but it is fairly open so it is forgiving.If you get a discount it is worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

My Experience

This is just my opinion. Too many trees for me. I like more of a open course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

DeCastle

The course was very plain. It really did not leave a lot of surprises. There were a couple holes that were great with elevation changes especially number nine. However about 75% of the holes you knew what was happening because you could see the flag from the Teebox. The greens were in great shape. Some of the sand traps could use a bit more sand. Overall the course for the value was outstanding. We teed off at 6 AM and played 18 holes in less than two hours. Finding a golf course for each player for $30 to play 18 holes on Sunday morning when looking Saturday was a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bad experience

My wife and I were in back of a foursome of guys who were drinking beer and playing bad golf. One man had a tee shirt and cutoff jean shorts and playing in bare feet. 2 holes they ran their cart in our fairway when we were hitting our shots. When I said something to them they wanted to fight me and cursed at my wife and I. Also on the last hole they took my wife ball. When we finished are round 5 in half hours later they were in the parking lot and wanted to fight me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Beginner's Course

I have spent a lot of time at the Del Castle driving range over the past year or two. I love the facilities there, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The staff is a reflection there at the golf course as well. However, when I drive up the road towards the driving range, there are always many lined up carts at the first tee. I'm not sure how they book their tee-times, but it probably isn't very well done.

Overall, the quality of golfers I saw on the course were pretty poor. Pace of play could have been much worse. Luckily, we were allowed to pass through a couple of groups.

Bang for your buck on this course is non-existent. I payed $29 through the GolfNow app. I probably shouldn't have paid more than $20.

However, the course is a great place for beginners to play. Short holes, slow greens, good beer specials.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/25/2014

Thank you for your comments! Our tee times are set at specific intervals much the same way that any other golf course does. The carts lined up on the first tee are the groups waiting to tee off and is not a reflection on how we book our times. It is merely where we stage the groups waiting to tee off. Delcastle is also one of the longest courses in Wilmington. It sounds like you are a very good golfer (much better than me!). Have you considered moving back a tee box or two? It is all the course you can handle from the White or Blue tee boxes. We also offer some of the most competitive rates on GolfNow and the golf course is in the best shape it ever has been in. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way overbooked!

Got there bright and early for 7:37am tee time to find out they were booking every 4 min! There were about a dozen carts lined up waiting to tee off. First they told us 15 min behind. That went to 30 min. Starter wasn't even keeping us lined up by tee time. We worked it out amongst ourselves. Finally went off 45 min late then we were in hurry up and wait mode through the whole front nine. Back wasn't as bad because people dropped off. Why would you do that Delcastle?? Overall, still glad to be out playing but not nearly as enjoyable as it should have been!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/25/2014

Thank you for your comment! May I ask what day you played? We definitely do not book tee times every four minutes! We find it unfortunate that you did not have an enjoyable day. May I also ask why you rated Food and Beverage as poor? Just trying to get an understanding of what we can do to improve your experience. Delcastle is in the best condition that it ever has and our rates through GolfNow are very competitive. We pride ourselves on providing a fun and enjoyable experience to every guest that frequents our facility and I want to ensure that we do that for you as well! We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Delcastle

Course is in great shape. With all the tain weve had the rough was pretty high and tough to spot your ball. Greens were in pretty good shape, though people forget to fix their divots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/25/2014

Thank you for you comments! The course is in GREAT shape and we hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course in Pretty Good Shape

First time I've played here since last Labor Day; the course is in better shape than it has been in a long time, particularly the greens. Pace was a bit slow mainly due to a senior women's golf outing. Otherwise from top to bottom the course is a great value for what I paid ($32).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/25/2014

Thank you for your comments! The course is without a doubt in the best condition it has every been in! We hope to see you again on the course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

better than expected

Interesting layout. Fairways and greens were in good condition. A better value than other courses in the area. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good enough

Golf course is good for all levels. Green in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Lots of Uos and Downs

We had a great day. Course was difficult but playable. Lots of hills and blind shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in great shape.

Course is average for tee shape and fairways.
Many geese on course causing some inconvenience on some holes
Overall it is in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained ! Very friendly staff !

It was my first time at Delcastle . I was greeted warmly , and was playing within minutes after paying and getting settled . The tee boxes were in great shape . The fairways were well cut , but it was tough at times distinguishing between the rough and fairway , no big deal as it did not have a major impact on the rating . The greens were groomed well and got true rolls on my putts . The long Par 5's were challenging with the hilly nature of the course . i would go back and play anytime . It was a great course for the value !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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