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3.6
561 Reviews (561)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
70.3%
Recommend this course
437 out of 561 reviews
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3.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 61 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

3.6
561 Reviews (561)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good experience

Honestly I was pleasantly surprised with this course. Great layout, well maintained and overall great time. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun day at Chesapeake

Had never played this course but was pleasantly surprised with how well the greens rolled and the friendliness of the staff. Everything else on the course was pretty standard with decent fairways, bunkers, and general course maintenance. Not a bad course just not what I’d call nice either. Great staff from the club pro to the starter to the cart lady though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst management around

10 carts waiting on the tee box, 45 min behind schedule solely due to over booking. Took 6 hrs to play 18 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/15/2024

I'm so sorry that we missed the mark. We continue to make improvements daily. And hope you'll give us another try!!

Please email me at charleslynn@hamptonroadsgolf.com

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Commented on 06/15/2024

I'm so sorry that we missed the mark. We continue to make improvements daily. And hope you'll give us another try!!

Please email me at charleslynn@hamptonroadsgolf.com

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent course for the fee

This course has lots of challenges but also has opportunities to score well. I enjoyed the layout. The greens are in fantastic shape. Well worth the time. Pace of play could have been better but the worst I've endured.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are good

Been a while since I last played this course and was not disappointed. Will play again when my schedule allows

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

The greens and fairways are all in decent shape. There are several holes where the fairways are split near the halfway point, right where your first drive wants to go! Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, just slow play.

This course was in pretty good shape, fairways were good not great, greens were nice, and the tee boxes on certain holes could use a little TLC. The pace of play was awful, I know Saturday is likely the busiest day at any course but five and a half hours is far from a good pace. No Marshall and the beverage cart was only seen once. If the pace of play were to become better I would recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

First time on this course. Well maintained and somewhat challenging. Thoroughly enjoyed this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs work.

Gas carts are not needed and are a distraction. Cart paths are terrible and need to be paved due to pot holes everywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nice layout. Was here visiting family and found this course close to my hotel. Rate was good and the course was nice for the price. Tee boxes were ok but could use a little work. Fairways had a few weedy areas but overall in good shape. Greens were nice and rolled true. A few challenges not knowing the course. Could use some tips on the water holes to give you distance and carry from the tees. I would play here again next time I’m in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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