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3.4
549 Reviews (549)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
67.1%
Recommend this course
427 out of 549 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 77 reviews
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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

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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3.4
549 Reviews (549)
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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Should have played it sooner.

Very fun course in very nice shape. Green fairways and tees and nearly perfect greens. The course is kind of tight and there is rarely another fairway to bail out to. The short yardage is a little misleading because on several of the holes you have to lay back to avoid going into the water hazard and then you have a long approach shot. I certainly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good for the price Golf Now special

I enjoyed the course and after adjusting to the sea level distances, I was better able to choose my clubs appropriately. Most greens failed to hold the approach shots for the fairway or the rough. The water holes were tricky until I drove up to the waters edge and gaged the distances better for the lay-ups and carries. Definitely helpful to play often to score better. Most holes require a well placed tee shot to get it onto the greens. Fairways overall in good condition with some grass but not full growth to have the balls sitting up.
I would play it again, later in the year when it green -up. After coming from Michigan, I guess the grasses are delayed in coloration and growth in Virginia.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

chesapeake golf club

greens were very good. Great golf for the price of $15. They are in much better shape than Battlefield or Nansemond River.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Love my local course

I love my local course--price is right, staff is friendly, course is challenging without being overwhelming.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Chesapeake (E2)

The fairways had a lot of pot-holes from flooding damage and the heavy rains earlier in the week, didn't help. The greens were really good though, but most of the bunkers were flooded.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/08/2019

Gntyen, I'm sorry about your round, but appreciate your understanding with all the rain we have had. I hope you'll give another chance!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No ruff

If you like to play golf amongst houses this is the place for you. Really no ruff. You have to worry about hitting a house on every hole. Then you must also watch out for the residents that are mowing their lawn. Then there are the 89 yard part 3's. Holes that were purposely shortened so that people would not bust windows.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/20/2015

Michael,

I'm sorry your round wasn't enjoyable. I would love to have you back out here in May and/or June when the ruff has come in. We are working on moving the tee's back for all of our par 3's. And I understand that it takes the funny out of it when you hit the same club on all of them.

Please feel free to email me.
charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

1st time

Great course, fairways are tightly lined with homes but still a great course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 207
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Cart path rough on the back

Course is decent. The pace was extremely too slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/07/2015

uCXDO1834CX,

We are looking to have more of our cart paths fix soon. I'm sorry about your slow round. Please email me at charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Best course for the money

Course is a challenge with water on some holes, despite bad weather conditions during the year course was in good shape. Greens held and putted true and fast. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Chesapeake GC

Not bad for my first time in 2014. Played two more times for a total of three last year. Will go back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great way to burn off holiday extra calories!

Course was damp after several days of rain but overall was in great shape for early winter. Course is challenging without being punishing. Would go back tomorrow!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good course needs work

I have played here quite a few times. The only bad thing is the cart paths really need to be fixed. The holes and ruts are really bad on the kidneys. The greens are kept in nice condition. The fairways need some TLC but are not bad. The value is average for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Hometown Course

This course is always a great time. This round was a little slow due to two other groups in front of us holding things up, but the weather was beautiful so it's not even a complaint. The staff here is excellent and we'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Potential

This course is difficult and has the potential to once again be a gem. However, the overall conditions at this time are lacking. While for the most part the greens putt true, the tee boxes and parts of the fairways are in rough shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Chesapeake Golf Course is one of the nicest golf courses for your money! I have played about all the courses in the Hampton Roads area and have played some high dollar courses that pale in comparison to Chesapeake.
You won't regret playing here!

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

Quiet on Friday afternoon.

This course is well maintained. I played solo on a Friday afternoon, and had a great rate of play. Polite staff. Overall nice course with a few challenging surprises. This course is located in a highly populated neighborhood, so use caution. Close proximity to homes, cars, people and pets.
I highly recommend giving this course a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Yardage not well posted

There are hardly any yardage on the course except markers on the cart path. The tee box yards are diiferent than the score cards. Many blind water hazards without yardage signs to the hazard. Suited for repeat players, definitely not for first timers.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/06/2015

Vince8384229,

I'm sorry that the course was poorly marked, We have fixed all of that. Please be our guest next time you would like to come out.

Give me a call at 547-1122 or email me at charleslynnpga@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Local Neighborhood Course

Used as a practice course with challenging shot selections on many holes. Staff friendly and main golf surfaces kept well. Stay centered for best time and watch out for the water...try the lay up and long approach once in a while. Sometimes funner to run or fly the ball up to the green from 175-220.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course great staff

need to control the poison ivy a little bit better

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scout

No signs ,markers at tee box to indicate distance to or carry water hazards. No mention on score card either. Would be very helpful.

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