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3.5
552 Reviews (552)
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
68.6%
Recommend this course
430 out of 552 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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3.7
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 77 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

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Reviews

3.5
552 Reviews (552)

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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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 2
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 17
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 49
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Huge Potential

Fun course and great staff. Course needs work, but most the greens were nice. The clubhouse had a good vibe and everything was clean. Some greens looked like they were being repaired. The rough is DEEP and you'll likely spend a lot of time looking for a ball. Dont lay your club down because it'll disappear as well. The fairways on the back 9 need some love too, but overall a lot better than I expected. We'll be back and look forward to seeing the course develop.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
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 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some improvements but still more to be done

The course conditions have improved some since the last time I played here 1 year ago. However there are still some holes where the greens need improvement along with the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

They are turning it around

Not gonna lie last year and start of this year i swore this place off. They really have been putting the work in. Course is in much better shape, not amazing but good. Definitely worth the money, they even have a little bar and grill now thats good

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

Course needs better management. Gave this course another chance after 6 months, but this has to be one of the worst maintained courses in the area. Greens and tee boxes are horrific. Some greens under repair so putting on make shift fairway greens. Geese and goose crap everywhere. Play somewhere else. Course could be fantastic, but I won’t pay the current rates to play this course again in its current condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ball Eater

I would've rated the course much better had there not been two temporary greens that were unmarked. Anything off he fairway and good luck finding your ball. two feet off the fairway and we were searching for 3-4 minutes, the ball just buries in that grass,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has potential

I booked a group of three and we invited an elderly gentleman to join us on the first tee. We hadn’t played there in a year because the greens had gotten so bad. The greens are improving but still need more time. Also there are 2 temporary greens which are nothing more than a hole in the fairway. For whatever reason the course holes have been re-numbered so you have back to back par 5’s on holes 3 & 4. The pace of play was okay but there are were far too many singles and doubles. We let a few play through but after the front nine we stayed in position - never saw another foursome. I would not pay full price to play this course in its current condition. I do like the challenge and layout of the course. I’ll give it a couple of months and try the course again if I can get a deal through GolfNow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Great course…. They are working on greens… rough is a little long… makes missing fairway very challenging…

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

I’m a fan of how they rearranged the course so now you get back to the clubhouse on the 9th hole. Friendly staff, anwesome price, and overall a great course to play on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
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
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