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4.1
490 Reviews (490)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
82
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
89.5%
Recommend this course
431 out of 490 reviews
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4.0
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.1
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
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
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 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
490 Reviews (490)

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 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good course for the price

I like two of the par 3's from the white tees. Elevation hitting down to the greens with length. Most of the par 4's & 5's are straight holes. The 18th is difficult because the tee shot is up hill, the second & third shots are down then uphill depending on your length. The green is barely visible from the fairway. Tough to hold the green unless you come in with a high shot. You will enjoy the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/21/2024

Thank you so much for your review. The par 5 18th is definitely a tough finishing hole! We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

October 17th and no leaves on the ground!

Made a tee time, then read the reviews as it's been a while since i last played there. I went with an open mind and must say I did enjoy the snot out of the course. I think some folks forget that these courses are public and not private and welcome all types of golfers even duffers like me. I'll be back hopefully soon..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/21/2024

Thanks for sharing your experience, Brothermike! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course and appreciate your open-mindedness. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all golfers. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another great round!

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

Great shape considering it hasn't rained in weeks

I've played this course for over 2 decades. After they redid the irrigation it's been in better condition than ever. The greens this round were faster than usual and not rolling very true. Other than that, love the course as always!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/16/2024

Thanks for your feedback, u2660957! We're thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed the course for so long and appreciate your thoughts on the greens. We’re always working to improve, and your insights help us enhance the experience. Looking forward to seeing you on the course again soon!

Played On
Reviews 19
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has improved

Been a few years since I last played at Delcastle. The condition of the course was much better than when I last played it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/16/2024

Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you noticed the improvements at Delcastle. Our team works hard to maintain the course, and your feedback means a lot. We hope to see you back on the greens soon!

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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Delcastle decline

I have played Delcastle many, many times. I do not recall the course being in worse condition than it presently is. The Senior tees are awful, the greens are slow and bumpy, and the fairways don’t have a lot of grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

LOVE THE NEW GOLF CARTS

Just got new golf carts - smooth ride and super comfortable seats. Staff is always accomodating and friendly and always enjoy the people my father and I get paired up with. People who play here are down to earth, good people out for a fun round - no over the top golf extremists here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you and your father enjoyed the new golf carts and had a great experience with our staff and fellow golfers. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciate the friendly atmosphere we strive to create. Looking forward to seeing you both on the course again!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bombs Away!

My drive is only 200-220 yards at the most so many of the holes here are just out of my range to make greens in regulation. I feel like I just hit driver then 3 wood all day. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the challenge once in a while. Most fairways are very wide and forgiving however they are not in the best shape. A lot of bare spots and mud and I noticed many old fairway bunkers from my app are now non-existent. Just let them grow over for whatever reason. Pretty much just flat and bombs away on most holes. A couple doglegs and a challenging par 3 here and there. After hammering the driver all day, the 18th par 5 is a fitting finish to the round. You’ll see what I mean when you see it. I’ll be back again next year

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/04/2024

Thanks for the detailed feedback, Tom! We're glad you enjoyed the challenge and the forgiving fairways. We appreciate your notes on course conditions and will address those concerns. Looking forward to seeing you again next year for another round!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could have have better service from the cart on the course. Only saw them once and didn’t come by again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/26/2024

Thanks for your feedback, u679924472! We’re glad you enjoyed your time but apologize for the service experience on the course. We’re always looking to improve and will address this with our team. Your input helps us make things better for everyone!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was nice, definitely some spots with with no grass, but really fun layout and would recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/21/2024

Hi u8185508, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the course layout. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We'll definitely look into improving the grassy areas you mentioned. We hope to see you back again soon for another round!

Played On
Reviews 19
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t Bother

Dog track, save your money and go elsewhere. Tee boxes are average at best, fairways are spotty, bunkers are average, greens rolling slow and bumpy with crabgrass patches all throughout. It’s a crime they charge more than $30-$40 to play here.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
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Commented on 07/31/2024

Hi golftek007, we're sorry to hear about your experience at our course. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues you mentioned with our team to improve the overall quality of our facilities. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide a better experience for you.

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day

1st time playing this course…nice set up and layout that was in great shape… greens were perfect… great value… beers were cheap and service was awesome!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/31/2024

Hi Bmcglashen! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at our course. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the set up, layout, and the condition of the greens. We appreciate your feedback on the value, drinks, and service. We hope to see you again soon!

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