Deerfield Lakes Golf Club in Callahan, Florida
CALLAHAN, Fla. -- Deerfield Lakes Golf Club is a no-frills course. It's up to you to load your bag, clean your clubs after your round and line up to tee off. That's because the course doesn't book tee times through the week (it's on a first-come, first-served basis). In short, show up when you feel like it and play.
One area Deerfield Lakes doesn't skimp on is the greens. They vary in size and shape, but they all are smooth as glass.
Located north of Jacksonville, the golf course is littered with tiny pockets of water hiding behind mounds or trees. Those little watery graves are more of a risk for those playing from the 6,605-yard back tees, but they could be a problem for all golfers.
Deerfield Lakes puts the "country" in country club. It offers a good test of golf at a low price and a very casual, friendly atmosphere. You'll feel right at home here.
Deerfield Lakes Golf Club - No. 3
The par-4 third hole at Deerfield Lakes Golf Club is a straight shot between rows of trees.
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Deerfield Lakes golf course - No. 6
Getting the ball on the green on the par-5 sixth hole at Deerfield Lakes Golf Club requires an aerial approach.
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Deerfield Lakes Golf Club - trees
Dozens of trees have been planted around the Deerfield Lakes Golf Club course, and the saplings are already in the way.
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Deerfield Lakes golf course - No. 10
Palm trees clog the inside corner of the par-4 10th hole at Deerfield Lakes Golf Club.
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Deerfield Lakes Golf Club - No. 13
More water guards the right side of the par-4 13th hole at Deerfield Lakes Golf Club.
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Deerfield Lakes golf course - No. 9
A couple of trees on the left can make the approach to the ninth green dicey at Deerfield Lakes Golf Club.
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Deerfield Lakes Golf Club in Callahan
Even the tee signs make it clear that Deerfield Lakes Golf Club is a casual, country place.
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Located in Callahan, Deerfield Lakes Golf Course is less than 10 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport. Its convenient location also makes it accessible from all of Jacksonville, as well as Amelia Island, and South Georgia. The 18-hole layout is player-friendly, providing a good round for all players despite handicap or skill level.
Deerfield Lakes Golf Course