Ed Oliver Golf Club

Ed Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware, takes its name from Ed "Porky" Oliver, a prominent professional golfer from the mid-twentieth century who grew up in Wilmington and became one of the era's most consistent players. Oliver won eight PGA Tour events and competed in multiple Ryder Cups during the 1940s and 1950s, remaining a beloved figure in Delaware golf circles throughout his career. The course honors his legacy and connection to the region's golf community. The design reflects contributions from multiple architects across different periods. Alfred Tull, a regional architect active in the mid-Atlantic, handled early design work, while Ed Ault—known for numerous public and semi-private courses throughout the eastern United States during the latter half of the twentieth century—contributed to the layout. Wilfrid Reid, a Canadian architect who worked extensively in the northeastern United States, also played a role in shaping the course. This collaborative history suggests the property evolved through renovations and modifications rather than emerging from a single unified vision. The course occupies terrain typical of northern Delaware, where rolling topography and mature tree cover characterize the landscape. The routing navigates elevation changes and wooded corridors common to the Piedmont region. As a facility bearing the name of a local golf hero, Ed Oliver Golf Club serves the Wilmington area as an accessible venue that connects recreational golfers to the state's professional golf heritage while providing a straightforward test suited to a range of abilities.