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3.5
552 Reviews (552)
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
68.6%
Recommend this course
430 out of 552 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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3.7
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 77 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

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

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Reviews

3.5
552 Reviews (552)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Sad Conditions

Have played this course many of times. This is by far the worst I have ever seen the course. Agree with another review, the grass looks like it hasn’t been mowed on some holes in a week. If you were in first cut good luck on finding the ball. Greens… if you were lucky to actually get a green to putt on. Don’t see how they can possible save the greens there. Between grass overtaking it and just flat out burnt out with multiple mud spots. You could hear the ground crunching under your feet walking to the ball. Thank goodness I got today’s round on a hot deal for $26. If it would’ve been a full price round I would’ve asked for a refund.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Tiimer - Chesapeake Golf Club

Course was in very poor condition. Greens and fungi fairway need a lot of mowing. You could not find your ball in the first cut of ruff.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Okay layout, but the COURSE WAS IN BAD CONDITION on 08/12/2024.

Friendly staff but the entire course, except for the 17th hole, was too wet and destroyed by and diseased and moldy grass. Many shots could not be found in the middle of the fairway — the grass was completely overgrown and crabgrass was abundant. Most greens couldn’t be legitimately played due to completely bare areas.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the Drive

It's about an hour!s drive from Norfolk but well worth it. The people are friendly, the course was in very good shape though the greens were deceptively slow 0n this trip likely due to the extremely hot & humid weather and heavy rains. They have reasonable prices in their bar/restaurant. The pace of play was excellent. Course is challenging but not overly so. You can score well if you keep in the fairways. Quite a few water hazards but they are manageable. Will play this course 3 or 4 times in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in terrible shape

I have played this course many times. It used to be one of the best hidden treasures in the area. Price continues to climb and the course has consistently deteriorated. Not one good green on the course anymore. Might as well putt in the parking lot. Fairways were ok. Tee boxes need to be rotated more frequently. Roughs need manicured. No longer worth the time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/12/2024

Just played today on 8/12/2024 and I completely agree with your assessment.

The course has deteriorated a lot. I believe so much so that I will not play there again until I know the course has had a huge renovation.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Golf Course

I have played this course a couple of times. The layout is pretty simple, no dog leg rights or lefts. My only complaint is that the bunkers definitely need more sand. I plan on coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot day at Chesapeake

The greens were in decent shape. The fairways were running fast and the pace of play was right on 4 hours. We didn’t get pushed, but we did have to wait on a few holes. We haven’t played here in over a year, but we noticed new sand in the bunkers and overall good course conditions . It was a good day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value.

The layout is very good because the homes are not too close and the course is not very difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised

I played Chesapeake twice last year and wasn't very happy either time with the condition of the course. One of my golfing friends told me last week he had just played it and it was in good shape so I thought I'd give it a try. For the most part, the fairways were good with some bare spots. Same holds true for the tee boxes. The majority of the greens were in good shape but several look to be in trouble. A couple contained large brown spots. The grass was still there and rolling over these spots wasn't an issue, but if they are not tended to I fear they will have some real issues.

The course isn't the longest course by any means but it presents some very challenging holes. The course does have houses around (not all holes) and in places can be narrow..

I will definitely play this course again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

ChesapeakeGC

Great course layout with a great amount of difficulty. Pace of play was fine for a holiday. Greens were nice in spite of no rain in the area for about two weeks. However, you could notice the no rain and limited water on the fairways, pretty hard and got weird bounces.

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