About
Chesapeake Golf Club sits tucked away in the idyllic village of Las Gaviotas, conveniently situated just 15 minutes from downtown Norfolk. Boasting some of the best greens in the Tidewater area, the club offers the amenities of a private club with the fees of a public golf course. The layout will challenge you with rolling fairways and tricky doglegs. Water hazards come into play frequently so be prepared for a few intimidating blind shots over water. Mature trees line the rolling fairways and there are also strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides. The manageable 6,278-yard length is approachable for beginners yet there are still holes that long hitters will enjoy. Chesapeake Golf Club is a course that will test your skills but it's not overly punishing for the high handicapper.
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Photo submitted by TBeezie on 05/21/2026
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Photo submitted by TBeezie on 05/21/2026
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Photo submitted by TBeezie on 05/21/2026
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Photo submitted by hustlebaby on 04/22/2025
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Photo submitted by hustlebaby on 04/22/2025
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Photo submitted by hustlebaby on 04/22/2025
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Photo submitted by DMcClintock1993 on 10/06/2024
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Photo submitted by OrbitalFye on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005666558 on 09/29/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005666558 on 09/29/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005666558 on 09/29/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005666558 on 09/29/2024
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Photo submitted by markbrink on 09/17/2024
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Photo submitted by markbrink on 09/17/2024
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Photo submitted by markbrink on 09/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Coyotesfan9898 on 08/18/2024
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Green on the back nine. Pretty representative of a fair number of greens. Photo submitted by marcpeot on 06/09/2024
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Photo submitted by Adam8721041 on 04/25/2022
Golfer Reviews
Do not play this course.
I would strongly recommend playing somewhere else.
When I booked through GolfNow, I was not aware that the course was playing on temporary greens. That alone significantly changes the experience and should have been made very clear before booking.
Unfortunately, the temporary greens were only part of the problem. The tee boxes were also in poor condition, and the overall professionalism of the staff was extremely disappointing. Maintenance personnel seemed to have little awareness that golfers were actually trying to play. They drove directly past tee boxes while we were preparing to hit, and at one point a maintenance employee stopped in the middle of the fairway to have a conversation with the marshal while we were on the tee box trying to tee off.
Course maintenance is obviously necessary, but there is a basic level of awareness and golf etiquette that should be expected from employees working on an active course. That was noticeably absent.
Between the temporary greens, poor tee boxes, and unprofessional course management, this was an extremely disappointing experience. There are far better places to spend your money and your time.
I will not be playing here again, and I strongly recommend golfers look elsewhere.
No greens
All greens are under repair…..I wish I had known when I prepaid. Never again.
No refund
I booked through golf now, we got to the course and it was under repair. The man at the front desk said I would receive a refund in a few days, it's been two weeks at this point and no refund. I am out about $80
terrible
course was in terrible condition. wet and mushy in several areas. course had temporary greens so the putting was out. they didnt tell us this tell we got there. course not good for golf unless you just want to hit drives off the tee box. the greens were in terrible shape and no work being done on them. save your money or go elsewhere.
Don’t play here
Went to play on Labor Day. When I arrived, I was told their restaurant wasn’t open, so I could not purchase drinks or fill my water bottle. 12 beers wouldn’t have made this course enjoyable. The greens are absolutely trashed so they have set up “temporary” greens in the fairway, so putting is an absolute joke. There was also no signage between holes, so I got lost several times. You have to take your cart out on the street after 18 to get back to the clubhouse. Never again. Don’t waste your money here.
This Course is in SAD condition
I've never seen greens with no grass on them. Putting with any consistency was non existent. The rough and first cut hadn't been mowed in a while so it was easy to loose your ball in plain sight. A crappy day of golf is better than a day of work... but not by much here.
I’ve played this course 3-4 times. The greens are gone. I sympathize with how much it cost to run a golf course but it seems that this course is on life support. Fairways and tee boxes are ok but the quality of a course are in its greens. The value of what I payed was fair but I will not be back to play this course.
Fine course but awful greens
I wouldn’t spend money here and I’m not planning on going back. The greens are in terrible shape. Fungus everywhere. They smell awful and barely have any grass. First time and won’t have a second
GREENS…DRY DESERT DIRT
First, let me say that I luv course layout… ALWAYS have! But haven’t played due to the lack of maintenance… the GREENS look desert dirt.. dry, brown and crackly!
However, they do allow personal cards for play!
The greens
The greens are a mess. The rest of the course and lay out are one of the best public courses for the money.
Sub Par
Crashed 4 lane 5-6 times. Greens in horrible shape. I’d wait till they work on it before playing, directions to holes we’re missing or not there
Avg course
Course was in poor condition; greens has fungus spots; hadn’t bee mowed in several days. Enormous water hazards in middle of fairways on par 5’s requiring long iron to stay short and then a wedge followed by another long iron???
I was in town for a few weeks; I’ll play elsewhere