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3.5
554 Reviews (554)
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
215
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
70.4%
Recommend this course
432 out of 554 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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6 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
22
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.6%
Recommend this course
55 out of 70 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

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Reviews

3.5
554 Reviews (554)

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank You for the 4-Star Rating!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course...we will return

My son and I really enjoyed the course. The layout was nice the greens were in great shape, and it is obvious the fairways will be beautiful in just a few weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank You for the EXCELLENT 5-Stars!!!!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Awesome shape for January, greens were fantastic...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank You so much for the outstanding 5-Stars!!!

Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day to play

We had the course toniuraelv a almost. It was a great round, I just couldn't hit the ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank for for the 5-Stars!!!!!!!!

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Course is awesome and staff are friendly as well.

For the money, you can’t find a better course to play. Greens are always in decent shapes for challenging.

I love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank You for the outstanding 5-Stars!!!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0

Huge Disappointment, Left Early

I only give reviews to warn people of places to avoid. The course itself is ok, but after watching 3 groups leave after making to whole 14 in 4 hours, that tells me there’s some management issues. Staff doesn’t seem too concerned either so I wanted to at least warn people. If you’ve got 6.5 hours to play an average close it’s nice if you can catch a GolfNow deal for $20. And they were late starting us off after setting up a tee time a day in advance

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/13/2019

Samuel,

I know we have already spoke, but again I'm sorry about everything!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wilson

I arrived 20 mins early to my 10:01 AM tee time. I was in informed by the cashier that I would be paired up with “a guy” who had already arrived. Not a problem, as I was by myself and it was a busy Saturday. The manager, who was making rude gestures and faces to a customer on the phone, yells for someone in the back. A kid comes out from behind the counter to drive me to “the guy” who already had a golf cart. Kid asks, “do you need to get anything?”. I reply “my clubs from my car”. He tells me to “walk to your car and grab whatever you need and I’ll meet you there” I replied “ok....” He meets me at my car and says “you can hold on to your clubs or put them in the back.” Bizarre thing to say, and for for a second time I say “ok.....”. We drive to the first hole with no “guy” around and the kid says “ok here you are!” I said “where is the guy I’m partnered with?” He says “I don’t know I didn’t get a look at the person I’m just driving you out here. Probably the guy at the driving range.” I look and there was a guy hitting golf balls 100ft away. I said “are you guessing or is that the stranger I’m paired up with?” Kid says “hey man Im just guessing.” For the third and final time in 3mins I said “ok......” I get out of the golf cart and grab my clubs and say, “can I just get a cart to drive I don’t even know if this is “the guy”.” He says, “No we don’t want a bunch of singles running around the course”. I asked ,“do you at least know his name?” Kid looks at my box of Wilson Golf balls in my hand and says “Wilson”. I locked eyes with him, looked at my golf balls and back at him and repeated “Wilson”. Kid drives away. I looked out at “the guy” contemplated walking up to him while he’s hitting at the range and saying “I’m paired up with you” with no introduction from staff AT ALL....then walked to my car put my clubs back in my trunk and drove off. Horribly unprofessional staff all the way around. Thought about arguing with management but decided i wouldn’t get very far based off my first encounter with the manager and it wasn’t worth my effort or time. Just wanted a relaxing few hours to play golf on a beautiful day. Not so much.....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/08/2019

U402850392,

I'm not even sure where to apologize. But I'm sorry that this happened and that you were treated this way, As you can't tell by our reviews, this is not how we treat our customers. We are training new staff inside and out. We will address this issue and have it taking care of in the future. Please give us another try on me. Email me at charleslynnpga@Yahoo.com or give me a call at 804-436-6483

Looking forward to hearing from you. -Charles

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Commented on 10/08/2019

U402850392,

I'm not even sure where to apologize. But I'm sorry that this happened and that you were treated this way, As you can't tell by our reviews, this is not how we treat our customers. We are training new staff inside and out. We will address this issue and have it taking care of in the future. Please give us another try on me. Email me at charleslynnpga@Yahoo.com or give me a call at 804-436-6483

Looking forward to hearing from you. -Charles

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

What happened?

This used to be a favorite course of mine 8-10 years ago. I was in the area and decided to play a round with two others. We had a 7am tee time on a Saturday morning and the place was a ghost town. At the end of our round there were maybe a dozen cars in the parking lot. The “fairways” didn’t appear to have been mowed in days, it felt like you were hitting from the rough on every shot. I do have to give them credit for the condition of the greens, they were some of the nicest in Hampton Roads on a muni course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/06/2019

Mr. Lauderman,

I'm sorry your round wasn't as enjoyable as it should of been, we work hard to have a great course and I'm sorry that it wasn't up to the standards.

Please give us another try in the spring on me! If you need anything please feel free to email me at

charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

Chesapeake golf club is looking really good. The staff is doing an amazing job on this course. Thank you for all the hard work

Tee boxes are looking way better now then a few months back. Fairways are also looking good. You can see a clear line between fairway and rough. Greens are rolling nice. There still issues with people not fixing there divots. It doesnt take much time people. Fix your ball marks

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/06/2019

Thank you so much!! We are working hard to improve everyday!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

Course was in great shape after all the rain. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/09/2019

Sgtrhoads,

Thank you so much for the great rating! Can't wait to have you back again!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2019

u813805026,

Thank you for a 4-Star rating!!!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2019

Mehlers,

Thank you for an outstanding rating!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

Robert, Thank You for the 4-STARS!!

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very good course

Played this course with a friend on the 4th of July weekend. The course was busy but play was steady. The course was in great shape. We played the round in under 4 hours. This course has several holes with water that you may need to lay up, depending on your skill level. We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/09/2019

u598521243,

Thank You for the great 5-stars! I'm glad you enjoyed the day!

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

Good price / Great Value.

First time playing in VA Beach area. It was a very enjoyable round. The course was in much better shape than what I’m used to and for less $. IMHO , the greens couldn’t be any better. I would definitely return to play again when I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2019

Paul,

Thank you for the kind words and great rating. We hope to see you again, when you are back in town

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape and Experience

It has been a few years since I played this course but it is in great condition currently. They have clearly put time and money into this course and it shows. It’s a fun course with some easy birdie opportunities and some other challenging holes so a nice mix. The staff was very friendly and I would definitely recommend for anyone playing in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2019

U000006643661,

Thank you for noticing how hard we have worked over the years to bring this gem back to life! Can't wait to have you back out soon!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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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Commented on 09/09/2019

u434495474,

Thank You for the outstanding 5 Stars!!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not bad

In pretty good condition right now....good time of the year to play it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/04/2020

Thank You for the 4-Stars!!!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Course was in great shape. Fairway were in good shape and the rough well maintained. Greens were very good. Ball rolled well on the green. I will play again. Great course for anyone to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/08/2019

dmp, Thank You for the GREAT RATING!!!!

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