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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
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.7%
Recommend this course
49 out of 60 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

3.6
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 5
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Chesapeake GC

if you're playing 9 you are actually playing 11. It's a little confusing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/01/2018

Not confusing, you just get two extra holes to play before returning to the clubhouse. You're only paying for 9. I call it a win.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good course for the value

Early morning tee time is optimal. We were a two-some and we're allowed to play thru. Finished course in 3.0 hours. Lots of water!

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

Thank You for the GREAT 4-Stars!!!!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course for the cost

Fun course, very interesting layout. Good condition course, it had just rained and even when it was wet it was still fun to play. greens vary from huge to tiny and is quite challenging. I will definitely be returning to play.

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

Rick,

Thank You for the great rating!!!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Sundays Golf

Golf course is in really good shape. Greens and fairways were cut and even with the rain they were dry.

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

Dave,

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

Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

It's OK

The course is OK. Decent greens. Good value for the money. I'd play it again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'll leave it at that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/04/2020

John,

I hope will give us another try

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great greens!

Although it has an unusual layout, the course was in really good shape, particularly the greens. I'd play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played this course many times . Has some holes that most golfers don’t like . Course was in good shape . Greens were good just rolled a little to slow to my llikeing . Never saw a Marshall all day.. No beverage kart ..looks to me they are cutting back on staff. Pro was taking greens fees and pulling karts.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

favorite local course

great value for the money lots challenging water here

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Bad conditions

Course fairway bad shape. Need some work. Greens ok. Would wait till grass comes in.

Good luck

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great down the street course

A great place to spend the weekend with your wife a son.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An amazing day off

It was a wonderful day off with the golf course in great shape. A little slow behind a six some, but we skipped a hole to prevent a 6 hour round. Greens were rolling nice, wife almost beat me. Better step up my game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Despite getting to the course 30 minutes early, there was nobody on the course. After paying, went tograb cup of coffee from restaurant but was empty. Had GREAT TASTE in music playing on the radio,though. MARSHALL or Staff was needed as a two-some went right by me as I was on the 6TH Tee waiting to hit my tee shot. Two-some went to other side of lake and each dropped a ball. Informed MARSHALL and PRO SHOP of incident upon finishing round. Greens were being dried out and there was no information to indicate where pins were located on each hole.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Great value for the money. Course layout was alittle awkward at times going from green to next teebox.

Narrow fairways, pin placement and rough challenged golfers ability to manage course and club selection.

I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/08/2018

u7862284,

Thank you for your review, can't wait to have you back!!

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Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens

Couldnt stick the ball....but overall very good condition

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/08/2018

bobpinhampton,

Thank you for your review, I know how you feel, I can't hit the green!! :)

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