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Ed Oliver Course

Ed Oliver Golf Club

Wilmington, DE, USA
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18 holesPar 696,115 yds68.8/123

About this course

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.

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.

4232

Best in World

3989

Best in USA

16

Best in DE

Quick facts

Location
Wilmington, DE, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1901
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
6,115 yards
Difficulty
68.8/123
Course Vaults score
4.4

Getting there

Ed Oliver Golf Club sits just minutes from Wilmington's center, making the approach refreshingly direct for a course of such caliber. Most visitors arrive via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), roughly 30 miles north, a straightforward 45-minute drive that descends from the urban sprawl into Delaware's quieter Brandywine Valley corridor. Those flying private can touch down at nearby Wilmington Airport (ILM) or New Castle County Airport, cutting the final transfer to mere minutes. The route unfolds along tree-lined roads that speak to the region's colonial heritage, before arriving at Ed Oliver Golf Club - a sanctuary of manicured greens and refined tradition that belies its proximity to the Northeast Corridor.

FAQ

Common questions about Ed Oliver

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Ed Oliver has a Course Vaults score of 4.4 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.

Ed Oliver was designed by Alfred Tull, Ed Ault, and Wilfrid Reid.

Yes. Ed Oliver is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Ed Oliver is 69.

Ed Oliver plays 6,115 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Ed Oliver is 123.

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