DEERFIELD GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
🇺🇸 Newark, DE, USA
Designed by Bill Gordon

Deerfield, carved into the rolling landscape of Newark, Delaware, offers a golfing experience rooted in mid-century American course design. Its gently undulating parkland terrain, dotted with mature trees, presents a classic challenge, favoring strategic play over brute power. A slight fade often finds reward here, navigating doglegs and guarding approaches to subtly contoured greens.
Designed by Edmund Ault, the course has matured gracefully, maintaining its original character while offering a playable layout for golfers of all skill levels. It isn’t a household name on the national stage, but Deerfield holds a solid reputation within the region as a well-maintained and enjoyable course.
Beyond the course, Deerfield fosters a strong sense of community. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and unpretentious membership, the club provides a welcoming environment where golfers can connect and share their passion for the game. The 19th hole often buzzes with lively conversation, fueled by the club's unofficial signature snack: the crab pretzel, a local delicacy that perfectly embodies the spirit of Delaware.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Deerfield at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 15 explicit golfer ratings.
Deerfield was designed by Bill Gordon.
Yes. Deerfield at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Deerfield is 70.
Deerfield plays 6,323 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Deerfield is 141.