Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in New Castle County, Delaware

The 12 most challenging golf courses in New Castle County, Delaware, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in New Castle County

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1Fieldstone Golf Club logo
Fieldstone Golf Club
Black tees · 6,744 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 71 · PrivateGreenville
145
2
Wilmington Country Club
White tees · 6,416 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 71Wilmington
143
3White Clay Creek Country Club logo
White Clay Creek Country Club
Gold tees · 6,876 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Wilmington
141
4Deerfield logo
Deerfield
White tees · 6,005 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 70Newark
138
5
Brandywine Country Club
Blue Tees · 6,514 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 71Wilmington
134
6
Newark Country Club
White tees · 6,018 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 71Newark
132
7Ed Oliver Golf Club logo
Ed Oliver Golf Club
Red tees · 5,572 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 72Wilmington
131
8
Back Creek Golf Club
Black tees · 7,048 yds · Rating 74.4 · Par 71Middletown
129
9
Rock Manor Golf Course
Black tees · 6,405 yds · Rating 71.2 · Par 71Wilmington
126
10
Delcastle Golf Course
Back tees · 6,623 yds · Rating 70.8 · Par 72Wilmington
121
11
Bidermann Golf Course
Fairway Tee · 4,172 yds · Rating 62.8 · Par 71 · PrivateWilmington
121
12
Montchanin Course
Blue 2020 tees · 1,813 yds · Rating 29.4 · Par 29Wilmington
97

New Castle County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville is currently the hardest golf course in New Castle County based on slope (slope rating 145).

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 12 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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.