
Deerfield Course
Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club

About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in DE
Quick facts
- Location
- Newark, DE, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1955
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bill Gordon
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,323 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.7/141
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
Getting there
The journey to Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, roughly forty minutes northeast, though Baltimore-Washington International offers an equally viable gateway from the south. The drive from either hub traces a path through the gently rolling piedmont of northern Delaware, where interstate corridors give way to quieter state routes lined with horse farms and wooded estates. As you approach Newark, the landscape softens into the kind of understated, pastoral elegance that defines this corner of the Mid-Atlantic, and the club emerges as a discreet retreat tucked into the Delaware countryside - a private enclave that has quietly anchored the region's golf tradition for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Deerfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Deerfield has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.
Deerfield was designed by Bill Gordon.
Yes. Deerfield 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.



