Chateau Elan Golf Club - Executive Par-3 Course

Been here a few times. Seems to always be a decent pace of play.

It was a good course for walking but a little strenuous when leaving and getting back to car. It was also humid.

It is not clear that you need to go to the regular 18-hole course to pay, then transit to the actual Par 3 course. The address for the Par 3 course takes you to a random set of homes 15 minutes from the course. Then, you actually need to know to go to the 18-hole course. But, challenging and fun 9-hole track, great for family and low stress play. Quite challenging with elevation changes and water.

Course is in good shape right now. The turf is nice and the greens are in good shape.

Pace was great. Basically nobody out here. 3 groups total at weekday midday. Played in about 50 minutes taking my time.

Good variety here too. Several holes from 80-110 yds, with bunkers and water hazards. A couple at 140-150. And the last hole is challenging. You have to carry up to 160 depending on the tee location to clear the pond and hit basically an island green surrounded by thick forest. Bring some old balls you don’t mind sacrificing to the golf gods.

Course condition is poor, the bunkers are inconsistent and the greens are full of pitch marks, some tee boxes are uneven and could use some love. The ninth hole has become unplayable - tee box is sandy, green is like putting on lumpy shag carpet, and the entire green complex and surrounding area was so soft that approach shots lodged into the mud. This has effectively become an 8-hole course, which for almost $30 (tax included) is no longer a great buy. Sad to see it like this.

I love this Par 3! Only criticism would be for poorly marked tee boxes.

Had fun playing here with my girlfriend who is getting into golf. 18 holes is too long for her so I I wanted to try a par 3 course. Greens were in good shape for this time of year. Ball rolled fast. You have to be precise with your shots! Last hole was tough! We lost 3 balls in the water before calling it a day! Not bad for $25!

Great course. Only disappointment is the T Box markings.

Course was in overall bad shape and very crowded after I had asked and the person I dealt with said it was wide open. Not, gate was open and apparently people were coming in and playing free. No little shack any longer open with an attendant any longer so no bathroom and no snacks or drinks. used to be nice when they had an attendant! Not now!

What can you really complain about being $25 to play nine holes on a part three course. The grains are in pretty rough condition but again considering it’s $25 it’s kind of what you would expect, but with the name that Château Allan has for their other courses. I would expect it to be a little bit better taken care of. Staff is friendly as always love going to château and playing just wish they would pay a little more attention to the executive course I would be willing to pay a little bit more for better well maintained course.