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3.5
563 Reviews (563)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
70.6%
Recommend this course
439 out of 563 reviews
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.6%
Recommend this course
51 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

3.5
563 Reviews (563)

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 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 211
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Great value

I love playing Chesapeake. If you don't mind playing around houses you'll love this course. Almost every hole has some kind of risk reward decision to make. For example, the 4th hole has a 150 yard layup to water or a 230 water carry off the tee. Two holes later a demanding tee shot to set up a long water carry on a par 5.

This course used to be in fairly poor repair but in the past few years it has been great. The greens were perfect. The rough hang overly punishing and the fairways are a little firm but the grass is consistent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course features

Fair price and greens are perfect. Course is little burned out in fairways would recommend for mid to high handicapper

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

best value in south hampton roads

This course was in good shape earlier in the year and is now in excellent shape. They do have one bunker on the back nine that is under repair. Otherwise perfect. On a weekday morning at 10:30 we played and never saw anyone in front of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course good value

Course was in good shape. Greens were a little slow but rolled great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course For The Money

Best value in the area. Fairways are thick, greens putt true and hold. You can't beat it for the money, the course, the staff are friendly, courteous and appreciate your business.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Shape

Hadn't played this course in a while. My son and I like the conditions so well we went and played it again the following week. Greens were a 13 the first week and 12 the next. Excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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