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3.5
567 Reviews (567)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
70.6%
Recommend this course
441 out of 567 reviews
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3.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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3.9
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a smart choice for golfers of all skill levels. Wide, forgiving fairways and a well-designed layout deliver a consistently enjoyable round at a great pace.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6159 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.5

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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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ellis Maples (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
567 Reviews (567)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 10
Amazing Food 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 39
Forced Carries 23
Narrow Fairways 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Beginners 19
Advanced Golfers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

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

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout, needs work

I’ve played here multiple times this year, and now will not return and it’s a shame because there are a lot of fun holes on the course.

The greens hadn’t been mowed in probably a week and very, very bumpy.

There is no difference between fairway and rough, but it’s more like rough the whole way, if there is grass.

Great course to take someone to learn how to play the game, but unfortunately that’s about it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

*sigh - just an overall disappointment

First off, the new hole layout is a monstrosity. The original hole one was an approachable par four with a wide fairway and putting green before the tee box… now it’s two weird par 4s before a hallway of a par 5 with terrible homeowners waiting for you to make a less than perfect swing.

The greens and fairways are in decent shape, but the biggest complaint is the oblivious young staff on the course DURING play. On more than one occasion, my friends and I experienced high school age kids watering the greens in the middle of the day and then just haphazardly driving their greenskeeper carts throughout the course, parking in spots that would sure be hittable, causing us to throw our hands in the air in confusion.

Long story short do not play here unless you can find a dirt cheap deal and hopefully no one on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Come back course of the year!

Haven’t played this course in a few years due to the course conditions. Mix up with the chemicals I heard. Greens were unplayable on most holes.

Currently, greens are in great shape considering where they were. Tee boxes are clean and thick on par 3’s. Staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. Course is tight and will make you plan for your next shot. Miss the fairway and you’re dropping. But it makes up for it being a little short.

Carts are still a little weathered but they put covers over the seats that are a little rough. And “the turn” is inconveniently placed. It’s after hole 7 or 8. Not a big deal.

It’s no big club establishment, but it’s worth giving them another shot if you’ve passed on them over the last two years. And for $25-40 a round depending on what deal you score, it’s WORTH it. Also on a weekday, there was maybe 20 people playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is in good condition overall and is often an overlooked one. Never busy and always worth the price! Will be coming back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved greens

Stopped playing here last year when the condition of the greens became horrible. The greens are now in pretty good shape although there is still one temporary green. This course is challenging - lots of water requiring accurate layups. I’m not sure why the holes have been renumbered as neither Hole 9 nor Hole 18 put you at the clubhouse. Not a fan of back to back par 5’s early in the round on Holes 3 & 4. Nonetheless I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

Ever since I started playing golf in the Hampton roads area, I had hear horror stories of Chesapeake GC. I’ve played it 3 times this year and it is one of my favorite affordable courses when I want to get out on short notice.

You can tell the team is putting in the effort to make the course better, and the layout is fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Come along ways.

This course was in terrible shape several years ago. They have done allot of work and it is improving !¡ one green is out of play due renovation but looks like it's almost ready! great value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gift from mom

Navy son played, enjoying the game with his new irons!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

But wait….

I gave rate of play a 3, not because we were being held up by other golfers, but because of trying to find the balls. The rough (and some fairways) are quite shaggy and the leaves are everywhere and in some places, very thick. I play at another course that is built around housing and has just as many trees. There, daily, they run big blowers and run them everyday to keep the fairways clear.

There is one very bad green that looks like it has a fungus. Bad enough that our foursome agreed when we got on it that we wouldn’t count any more than 1 putt.

And then there’s the golfers. EVERY green was riddled with ball marks!! Every green (except the the one with the fungus) I fixed no less than 3 ball marks aside from mine. Never hit a bunker so I can’t remark on them. Nicely designed water holes.

The carts are gas and a bit long in the tooth. Many with tears in the seats and bald tires. They are gas carts.

On a positive note, the staff is very friendly and the cost of a round is very reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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