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3.6
562 Reviews (562)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
70.5%
Recommend this course
438 out of 562 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
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4
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5
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.0%
Recommend this course
50 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

3.6
562 Reviews (562)

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 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf Now Deal

I always play well at this course. There was a major rainstorm a few nights before I played and it was cart path only. But for the most part the course was in good shape. The greens were in excellent shape, putt true and relatively fast. Fairways were plush, but mostly running Bermuda grass. There are two par fives that can be reached in two. Par 70 course with some tricky par threes to make up for the short par 5s. For those who have never played this course, #9 is not at the clubhouse #12 is. Due to the two separate land owners at the time the course was designed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Course was in fair shape, greens and tee boxes were in good shape but the fairways were pretty rough, lots of ruts (made running around in the cart a rough ride). The front nine is fairly challenging with 3 water holes that are tough if you can't hit a drive or fairway shot longer than 200 yards. Lost 5 balls on the front nine. Back nine is challenging but only has one water hole on it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I would recommend this course to a friend

The overall condition of the course was good, the staff very friendly and helpful. The only negative I could say was you had to watch where you walked on the greens and fairways because of the geese droppings which were all over the place. I don't know how they could control that but everything else is worth the round of golf. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Short and straight

Course is tight with homes lining fairways.
Greens roll faster than they look.
Course attracts slower players and unfortunalty there may be experienced singles/doubles that stifle pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course is in great shape. Fairways are great. The greens are I excellent shape. Your approaches hold on the green, puts roll true. Staff is very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Chesapeake is the closest course to my home. Folks are always friendly, the course was in good shape. This was the first round played since I had a heart attack (on another golf course) last November. It was a bit warm very playable. The best part was I shot my lowest round ever and I've played he course alot in the last twelve years. 8 strokes better. You never kow about devil all, Ha!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Staff was very friendly. Food was excellent. Course was in good condition -greens were well kept. Course needs more water stations. (I only found one in the first twelve holes) -

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course for the money. Will be back for sure!

Great course with awesome tee boxs and nice greens. Only things was no beverage cart and the temp was like 95.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Water Hazards

Pay close attention to the distance from tee to water hazards. The fairways drop away very quickly with almost no room for your ball to roll off the fairway and stop before getting into the water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some Improvement

There wasn't anyone one there to push us to hurry the pace of play. There was no starter to give you course conditions. The fairways could be better maintained with where the course is locatated. There wasn't a clubhouse after the 9th hole, you had to wait until hole 12 for the turn.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceptional as always

Outstanding course. Very beautiful with some water challenges. I like the layout despite homes lining the sides of nearly every hole. Pace of play is good and the course is never too crowded. Except for one sand trap in poor maintenance, the rest of the course is very well-kept.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight!

Those water shots are made for those people who can play golf not for some beginners. Loves it but lose a few balls in the water. Lol

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout

This course has its challenges, at times narrow but overall I would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

This course has a couple risk reward holes. If you get off tee good you are tempted to challenge water hazards. We had a nice time. Some fairways are a little narrow for my errant shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

I've been playing this course for years now, it was in great condition and we had a good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

1st time in years

Single, with golf cart, played in under 3 hrs. Used bushnell gps for hole yardage. Several holes have water crossing fairway. No markers indicating distance to, or over water. Signs from hole #11 to #12 would help. Fairways & greens in good condition. friendly staff.

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

An enjoyable round.

The course was in good shape. the greens are much improved over last year. The pace of play was very good. An enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Favorite course

This course is probably my favorite in the area. Some pretty narrow fairways which does not bode well for my inconsistent drives, fast greens, well maintained bunkers and fairways. Overall just a good course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great price

Great course for the price. However be careful if it your first time out lots of hidden hazards and no hole descriptions on the score cards

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

This course has a great layout. Tall trees that line the fairways that make for accurate driving. The greens have no ball marks and are very smooth and small in size. A great course to play and great value..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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