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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

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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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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing shape

This course is in great shape and played like a champion course. Great weather and great day if golf.

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

u000006216505.

WOW!! Thank you for that Amazing Review!!! Can't wait to have you have back out here.

If you get a moment, please like our facebook page

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Our group had a great time playing. It was my first time playing a Chesapeake golf course. The course and the greens are in excellent condition and we will be back to play soon.

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

u3057508,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Can't wait to have you back out here again!

If you get a moment, please like our facebook page

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Better than before!!

I have to hand it to the staff at Chesapeake Golf Club. They have done some great work out on the course to get it in really good shape. Most tee boxes are in fine shape. The fairways are well maintained. The greens are as good as any around the area. It is a great course for the value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for a day for Golf

The course was in great shape. 90 degree cart rule which I feel should be standard on all golf courses unless it's wet to keep the fairways in good shape. Greens had a good pace and for the most part, the tee boxes were very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs work

This course needs a lot of work. The layout is challenging to begin with but when you combine that with tees that weren't mowed and fairways full of water it made for a miserable round. I am a 9 !handicap and play a lot of golf and I wouldn't play here again for free. I'd like to offer some positive statement but I can't think of anything. I wouldn't want someone to spend a day of their vacation on this course like I did.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/08/2018

Edward7169256,

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your round, We take a GREAT PRIDE in our course and I apologize for the Tees and Fairways. Please give us another try when you are back down.

Please email me at charleslynnpga@yahoo.com or give me a call at 757-547-1122

Thank You

Charles

Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great course wrong day

It was flooded and should have stayed home. I am surprised they booked anyone that day.

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

u000006216505,

I'm sorry for you Round and the weather conditions.

Golfnow will book those time regardless of the conditions.

Please email me a charleslynnpga@yahoo.com or give me a call at 757-547-1122

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

Great course for a round

A great course to hang with friends. Nice greens and beautiful fairways made for a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/08/2018

DaveVB,

Please let me know what we can do to make your experience more enjoyable next time.

Please feel free to email me at: charleslynnpga@yahoo.com or give me a call at 757-547-1122

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Commented on 09/22/2017

DaveVB,

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your round when you played our course. I know that we did get over 4" of rain that week.

We would love to have you try us again. please email me at charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

Charles Lynn

Hampton Roads Golf Courses

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Rate

This course is always reasonably priced. It is a great course to teach my 9 year old son the game of golf. It has the way up tees that make the game fun for him. Fairways and greens are in great shape right now.

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

Fun course

This course is the most reasonably priced close to my home

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course, pace of play was great on the front nine, back nine was a lot slower. Overall it is a course I recommend and will be playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Pure Garbage

From the moment we stepped foot into the pro shop it was clear they were either too busy or didn't care people were there to golf. The Marshall from what I could tell never left the club house. 3 hour front nine I guess is normal. Made the turn and ran inside real quick to ask where the Marshall was only to see a old folks foursome jump in front of us on the tee. Pro shop said they sat down to eat lunch and they couldn't do anything about it. Credit card machines were down. Couldn't chip on an actual green for practice. Range was completely closed. This place is an absolute garbage excuse for a golf course with incompetent staff.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/23/2017

MotionlessMerc,

I'm very sorry about your experience you had with us.

Our Customers come first and I'm sorry about how you treated and the overall atmosphere of the course and the day.

We do limit chipping to the chipping green only and I understand your frustration with the range and the pace of play.

Give us another try on me!!

Please give me a call on my cell at 804-436-6483 or email me at charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

And I'll be more then happy to take care of your next round

Sincerely,

Charles Lynn

GM

Chesapeake Golf Club

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

On point course

Chesapeake golf course has definately stepped up there game. This course is in great shape and a bargain as well.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were excellent

Was there. Early around 7:17 tee time and was complete at 11:20 , there was a tornament at 8:30

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course management

It's a great course that I have been playing for years. Many of the holes make you think about where you want to be off the tee. Some of the par 4s and 5s require an iron off the tee if you're not a long enough hitter to clear the water mid fairway. Well managed facility.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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