Deerfield
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Deerfield Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par 70 course in Newark, Delaware, set in White Clay Creek State Park. The back tees play about 6,200 yards, and the club runs a golf academy with lessons, camps and clinics. Tee times can be booked on the club's website.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 70
Course strategy
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Deerfield hole by hole
Hole 1
470
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
126
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
279
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
369
yds ·Red
A long par 4 with the 1800s Rankin House beside the right side of the green.
Hole 5
369
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
317
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
317
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
164
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
357
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
437
yds ·Red
One of only two par 5s on the property. The tee shot is from an elevated tee, with water down the left side of the fairway.
Hole 11
111
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
255
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
300
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
365
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
296
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
146
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
361
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
309
yds ·Red
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 9 | 523 | 511 | 470 | 470 |
| 2 | 3 | 17 | 179 | 163 | 126 | 126 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 327 | 315 | 279 | 279 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 432 | 411 | 369 | 369 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 399 | 394 | 369 | 369 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 401 | 331 | 317 | 317 |
| 7 | 4 | 15 | 346 | 342 | 317 | 317 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 225 | 209 | 164 | 164 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 418 | 404 | 357 | 357 |
| Out | 35 | 3,250 | 3,080 | 2,768 | 2,768 | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 536 | 520 | 437 | 437 |
| 11 | 3 | 18 | 158 | 143 | 111 | 111 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 369 | 326 | 255 | 255 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 326 | 315 | 300 | 300 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 406 | 394 | 365 | 365 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 355 | 340 | 296 | 296 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 170 | 158 | 146 | 146 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 406 | 391 | 361 | 361 |
| 18 | 4 | 12 | 347 | 338 | 309 | 309 |
| In | 35 | 3,073 | 2,925 | 2,580 | 2,580 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,323 | 6,005 | 5,348 | 5,348 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 136 | 70.1 / 133 | 66.9 / 128 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 72.4 / 129 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt; jeans, jerseys and T-shirts are not allowed
- Reserve rental clubs through the golf shop ahead of time
- Bring no outside food or alcohol onto the course
- Book directly on the club's website
Dress code
Proper golf attire is required, including collared shirts. Jerseys, jeans and T-shirts are not permitted.
Carts & walking
Greens fees include a cart, so there is no separate cart fee. Carts do not have GPS, and extra riders who are not playing are not allowed unless arranged in advance. Strollers and baby carriages are not allowed on the course.
Practice facilities
A driving range, putting green and short game practice area are available. Deerfield Golf Academy offers private and group lessons, camps and skill-specific programs.
Rentals & pro shop
Two tiers of Callaway rental sets are offered. Availability varies, so reserve them through the golf shop in advance.
Food & drink
All food and beverage must be bought through the club, and outside alcohol is not allowed on the course. The club has a dining room with reservations through OpenTable.
Pace of play
The club may pair groups of fewer than four players to keep the pace up and the tee sheet full.
Policies
The course is open to the public. If rain stops play, you get credit for unplayed holes: five or more unplayed counts as nine holes played, and fourteen or more counts as eighteen. Guests 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the course, range and putting green, and children under 6 are not permitted on the course as golfers or paid spectators except at approved events or clinics.
Quick answers
Deerfield at a glance
Is Deerfield open to the public?
Yes. Deerfield is a public course.
How many holes does Deerfield have, and what's the par?
Deerfield has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 5,348 to 6,323 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Deerfield?
Yes. This guide covers Deerfield hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What's the dress code at Deerfield?
Proper golf attire is required, including collared shirts. Jerseys, jeans and T-shirts are not permitted.
What are the cart and walking rules at Deerfield?
Greens fees include a cart, so there is no separate cart fee. Carts do not have GPS, and extra riders who are not playing are not allowed unless arranged in advance.
What practice facilities does Deerfield have?
A driving range, putting green and short game practice area are available. Deerfield Golf Academy offers private and group lessons, camps and skill-specific programs.
What's the pace of play at Deerfield?
The club may pair groups of fewer than four players to keep the pace up and the tee sheet full.
What food and drink does Deerfield have?
All food and beverage must be bought through the club, and outside alcohol is not allowed on the course. The club has a dining room with reservations through OpenTable.
How do you book a tee time at Deerfield?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (302) 368-6640.
Where is Deerfield?
Deerfield is at 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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