Chateau Elan GC - Chateau: #1
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4.4
871 Reviews (871)
5 Stars
436
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
88.8%
Recommend this course
775 out of 871 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 20 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout and well-maintained conditions consistently impress, with smooth greens and thick rough that rewards accurate ball-striking. Friendly staff and a reliable pace of play make for a smooth, enjoyable round at solid value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7030 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.8

Although Chateau Elan Golf Club & Resort is just 40 minutes from Atlanta, the panoramic views of the north Georgia foothills make it feel much further from the city. The club boasts two public championship courses and a nine-hole course as well as The Legends, a private golf club. In addition to the golf, Chateau Elan is also home to a full production winery. The Chateau Course is one of the public championship golf courses. The layout wanders across 170 acres, winding around a lake and two creeks. Water, not surprisingly, comes into play on more than half of the holes but there are also 87 bunkers strategically placed throughout to watch out for. There is thick Bermuda rough bordering the contoured fairways too. It is more open than the slightly more challenging Woodlands Course, the other public championship golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1989) Denis Griffiths (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Dave Pelz Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim; Collared shirt required for men.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
871 Reviews (871)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 9
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 28
Bunkers 26
Elevation Changes 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 24
Entertaining Clients 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
At a Resort 21
In the 'Burbs 20

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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens still good with the punch

Fantastic course.

Grass range.

Multiple putting greens.

Tee boxes-perfect

Fairways-perfect

Rough and extended areas- very good. Little dry but it’s Georgia summer. Stay in play and it won’t be an issue.

Greens- punched several weeks ago but still rolling great. Made several putts outside 10’.

Pace was ok. One slow group a few groups ahead of us but finished in 4 hours 10min.

Good course design. Had some turns, some water, lot of well placed bunkers that we found. Not a whole lot of elevation change for Georgia but not a bad thing.

Top tier course all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/01/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course

Must okay to appreciate. Great course and great staff and service.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Chateau Elan Chateau course is a great course. Pace of play is great, finished our round in 4 hours 20 minutes. Layout is awesome. Course is maintained very well. The greens were punched which was a bit of a bummer. The course is in great condition. Staff at the proshop is very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/24/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aerated Greens. Zero communication about it!

For a course as expensive as this, to not communicate that their greens were punched is just ridiculous. Took my father and brother out for Father's Day. Drove an hour to get there. We find out when we get to the 1st green that they were punched. Putts were rolling all over the place.

Zero communication on the course website or on GolfNow/Teeoff about it.

I complained the next day and GolfNow says you should have stopped playing and called us for a refund. Nothing they can do about it now. Disgraceful.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Aeration

Unknown to entire group, serious creation and lots of sand on greens. Played 2 putt limit

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Sunday

Was a great course. Started on time at 10:30. But at the ninth hole a group of six jumped in two ahead of us and slowed the whole game down. The people in front of us said something to them but it didn’t matter. No big deal. Was a great course and I would go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were in perfect shape. Tee boxes need some work,bad

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relative Terms

A twist off bottle with a cork bottle price.

You can play this level golf course for <$35 anywhere.

I will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/23/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Probably the best public course I’ve played in a while

Course conditions were very good, greens firm and quick, felt like a mid tier private club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/14/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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