Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in New Castle County, Delaware

The 10 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in New Castle County, Delaware, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in New Castle County

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1
Montchanin Course
Red 2020 tees · 1,684 yds · Rating 29.4 · Par 29Wilmington
93
2Ed Oliver Golf Club logo
Ed Oliver Golf Club
Gold tees · 4,542 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 70Wilmington
101
3
Delcastle Golf Course
Men's Forward tees · 5,356 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 72Wilmington
102
4White Clay Creek Country Club logo
White Clay Creek Country Club
Red tees · 4,569 yds · Rating 62.0 · Par 72Wilmington
104
5
Rock Manor Golf Course
Red tees · 4,668 yds · Rating 63.4 · Par 71Wilmington
108
6
Newark Country Club
Red/Green Hybrid tees · 4,606 yds · Rating 67.9 · Par 71Newark
113
7
Back Creek Golf Club
Red tees · 5,014 yds · Rating 63.7 · Par 69Middletown
114
8
Wilmington Country Club
Green tees · 5,390 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 71Wilmington
117
9
Brandywine Country Club
Red/Silver Combo tees · 4,621 yds · Rating 67.7 · Par 69Wilmington
121
10Deerfield logo
Deerfield
Gold tees · 5,348 yds · Rating 66.3 · Par 70Newark
124

New Castle County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in New Castle County, Delaware?

Montchanin Course in Wilmington is currently the easiest golf course in New Castle County based on slope (slope rating 93).

How many ranked golf courses are in New Castle County, Delaware?

26 golf courses in New Castle County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 10 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these New Castle County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.