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4.3
314 Reviews (314)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
127
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
88.1%
Recommend this course
282 out of 314 reviews
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4.4
9 Reviews (9)
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5
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0
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0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.4
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
Deerpath's unique layout rewards thoughtful shot-making with strategic doglegs, overhanging trees, and small greens that challenge golfers of all handicaps. Consistently smooth pace of play and well-maintained conditions make this a reliable local muni worth returning to.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6255 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.2
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Deerpath Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1927
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season March - December

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Deerpath Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.3
314 Reviews (314)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11

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Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is ok

We booked an early afternoon tee time, it had rained a lot the day and night before, so every bunker and low area was filled with water. Seems to not drain well. Lots of areas with casual water, and cart paths only for the carts. Despite this, we played along at a reasonable pace for the first few holes, but were stuck behind a walking foursome of young beginner golfers who fell severely behind pace. Fortunately they were polite and let us play through at the turn, where there was at least a two-hole gap. Perhaps golf courses don't really do this any more, but in the old days there should have been a ranger keep track of groups that fell behind pace and given warning. I don't believe they knew etiquette well enough to offer to let us play through, but it was nice that they did let us play through when asked. The course itself is decent, the greens rolled well and maintenance seemed to be on point. The staff was friendly and helpful. This seems to be a course that many younger people play and develop their games, saw several being picked up by their parents after their round. Good for them and I hope they learn to play well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great public course

Good conditions! The trees killed me today, but it is a very nice public course. Not a lot of water and but a lot of trees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Conditions even better pace of play

Had a wonderful time on sunday morning.

Courses in wonderful condition, fairways and greens and great shape. The pace of play was unheard of for a sunday morning in the suburbs, threesome finished in under 3hr 20min

Excellent value for the money highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

Grabbed the 6:40am tee time. First one off the tee box. Played in under 2:30hrs. Tricky and fun course. Can trim some of those trees on 15

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT COURSE AND STAFF

Excellent course and friendly staff

We had a great time here and course was in great shape

Definitely will return and would recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course great staff

We had a great time here as always

We play here 2-3 times a year and course is always in great shape

Super friendly staff and great pace of play

Challenging course but not overwhelming

Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Watch out for Grumpy Greg

Despite open tee times being clearly available on GolfNow, Greg Baeten refused to honor them and couldn’t give us a straight answer. He avoided eye contact, acted unprofessionally, and made us question whether the course values its guests at all. Every other staff member was friendly and welcoming but Greg was completely out of line. When I said I’d gladly take my business elsewhere, he acted like this was the only course in town. Go kick rocks, Greg… you’re really not that important and learn how to look another man in the eyes when you speak to them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent

Greens were aerated earlier in the week- you should not have to pay full price for a round when green conditions are subpar. My suggestion- aeration week should mark the beginning of the fall rates.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sam

Course is always in good condition, no blind shots, number 11 requires a longer drive off the tee in order not to be blocked out, it’s a 90 degree dogleg right. 17th and 18th greens are in the best condition on the course, good layout for most golfers, tees are available for different handicaps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice fun round

Overall a very nice and enjoyable round of golf. Pace of play was great, and course conditions were very good. Some long par 3s and other challenging aspects. Would for sure play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Heat

Teed off at 3:30. When we got to the halfway house for Gatorade, the halfway house was closed and it was hot out. We’ll know better next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Glad to play it any time

We play Deerpath several times a year. The layout is unique and interesting, the conditions are good, and the vibe is comfortable. Brutal heat kept the course uncrowded and allowed us to play as a twosome, quickly but not rushed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Deerpath is great!

Good layout. Challenging greens. Just enough trouble

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still good except the bunkers

We play Deerpath a few times a year as one of several solid munis in this area. It always requires thinking and accuracy, with overhanging trees and doglegs affecting tee shots and very small greens. Many munis in the area have mediocre sand, but this was really bad. It seemed like the grounds crew hasn’t even raked the bunkers all spring. They’re completely unkempt dry crumbles.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfriendly staff. Poor conditions .

The guy in the club house was yelling when we finished the round

Stay away!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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