Wilmington, Delaware · Philadelphia

Ed Oliver Golf Club

The old Wilmington Country Club grounds, where its namesake caddied. Reid laid it out, Ault reshaped it in 1971; a century-old chimney stands on 18.

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About Ed Oliver Golf Club

Ed Oliver is the City of Wilmington's course, on the original grounds of Wilmington Country Club off North DuPont Road, and there's been golf here since 1901. Wilfred Reid laid out the first course, Alfred H. Tull reworked it, and Edmund B. Ault refined it in 1971; the club says it has stayed largely unchanged since. From the Blue tees it's 6,173 yards (70.2 rating, 132 slope), so it's not long, but the slope says it isn't a pushover. The 18th is the one you'll remember, with a century-old chimney standing on the hole, and the Greenhill Pub looks right out at it.

The name belongs to Ed Oliver, a Wilmington native who caddied at the old Wilmington Country Club as a teenager. He won eight times on the PGA Tour, played on three Ryder Cup teams, and finished second in three majors: to Ben Hogan in the 1946 PGA Championship, to Julius Boros at the 1952 U.S. Open, and to Hogan again at the 1953 Masters.

It's one of 4 courses in Wilmington on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Rock Manor Golf Course, about 4 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Ed Oliver Golf Club

The public can book seven days ahead online, through the Ed Oliver app or by calling the pro shop at 302-571-9041 ext. 3. The club says the app has its best rates. Singles, twosomes and threesomes get paired into foursomes, and the card asks for a 4-hour-10-minute pace. It's open daily from sunrise to sunset, with a 10-station range (grass when the weather allows, plus mats) and a big chipping and putting green.

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Ed Oliver Golf Club FAQ

Where is Ed Oliver Golf Club?

Ed Oliver Golf Club is in Wilmington, Delaware, in the Philadelphia area — about 4 miles from Rock Manor Golf Course.

Is Ed Oliver Golf Club open to the public?

Ed Oliver Golf Club is municipal (City of Wilmington facility).

How many holes is Ed Oliver Golf Club, and what's par?

Ed Oliver Golf Club is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 69, 6,115 yards.

How do I get a tee time at Ed Oliver Golf Club when it's booked up?

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What golf courses are near Ed Oliver Golf Club?

Nearby options include Rock Manor Golf Course, Delcastle Golf Club and White Clay Creek Country Club. Yoink watches 86 courses in the Philadelphia area.

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