Chardonnay Golf Club
About
Sitting at the gateway to the renowned Napa Valley wine district, Chardonnay Golf Club meanders through acres of lush Chardonnay and Merlot vineyards dotted with sparkling lakes and wandering creeks. Native flora and fauna cover the golf course, which also provides a home for an abundance of wildlife including hawks, foxes, bobcats, and even the occasional golden eagle. Besides the spectacular setting, the layout provides one of the most challenging rounds in the area. The rolling landscape provides interesting elevation changes and there are plenty of mature trees coming into play. Several holes also feature water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. Chardonnay Golf Club's greens are lightning fast and the course plays long. One of the most memorable holes, both for the scenery and level of difficulty is the par-3 eighth. This hole is framed by stunning views of the Valley and it requires some clever shotmaking skills.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign | 72 | 6948 yards | 73.9 | 135 |
| Imperial | 72 | 6568 yards | 71.9 | 132 |
| Imperial (W) | 72 | 6568 yards | 77.3 | 140 |
| Combo | 72 | 6393 yards | 71.1 | 130 |
| Double Magnum | 72 | 6157 yards | 70.2 | 127 |
| Double Magnum (W) | 72 | 6157 yards | 75.3 | 136 |
| Magnum | 72 | 5846 yards | 68.7 | 124 |
| Magnum (W) | 72 | 5846 yards | 74.0 | 131 |
| Bottle (W) | 72 | 5219 yards | 69.9 | 124 |
| Bottle | 72 | 5219 yards | 65.3 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign M: 73.9/135 | 399 | 439 | 184 | 552 | 159 | 463 | 582 | 198 | 561 | 3537 | 522 | 409 | 206 | 418 | 183 | 569 | 174 | 457 | 473 | 3411 | 6948 |
| Imperial M: 71.9/132 W: 77.3/140 | 385 | 422 | 175 | 517 | 149 | 439 | 567 | 170 | 527 | 3351 | 510 | 389 | 171 | 390 | 169 | 542 | 163 | 421 | 462 | 3217 | 6568 |
| Double Magnum M: 70.2/127 W: 75.3/136 | 347 | 406 | 161 | 489 | 138 | 415 | 529 | 151 | 483 | 3119 | 483 | 351 | 147 | 376 | 151 | 519 | 156 | 405 | 450 | 3038 | 6157 |
| Magnum M: 68.7/124 W: 74.0/131 | 336 | 390 | 136 | 449 | 123 | 397 | 518 | 138 | 457 | 2944 | 468 | 338 | 130 | 361 | 132 | 504 | 149 | 391 | 429 | 2902 | 5846 |
| Bottle M: 65.3/115 W: 69.9/124 | 318 | 310 | 121 | 433 | 112 | 357 | 454 | 125 | 422 | 2652 | 455 | 304 | 113 | 344 | 110 | 422 | 134 | 329 | 356 | 2567 | 5219 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by nbobbs on 08/04/2025
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Photo submitted by tec642 on 02/10/2024
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Photo submitted by danng38 on 03/09/2023
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Photo submitted by Johnho85 on 01/30/2023
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Photo submitted by tec642 on 10/16/2022
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Photo submitted by bejuma on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161631198 on 12/12/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161631198 on 12/12/2021
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Photo submitted by Todo4u on 06/19/2021
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 03/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 02/25/2021
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6th hole over a creek, look for the flag, being on the correct part of the green is a must on this hole Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 12/21/2020
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Elevated tee, what a view. If you turn around and use a spotting scope, you can see the top of one tower of the Golden Gate bridge Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 12/21/2020
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Looking southeast Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 12/21/2020
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Thankful to be playing! Photo submitted by 58alansiding on 04/29/2020
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Photo submitted by MJDCA on 06/22/2019
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Photo submitted by MJDCA on 06/22/2019
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Photo submitted by dpgolf2005 on 07/02/2016
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Photo submitted by dpgolf2005 on 07/02/2016
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Photo submitted by cmerce1986 on 06/04/2015
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Photo submitted by cmerce1986 on 06/04/2015
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Photo submitted by cmerce1986 on 06/04/2015
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Photo submitted by cmerce1986 on 06/04/2015
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Photo submitted by cmerce1986 on 06/04/2015
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Photo submitted by James7228567 on 01/05/2015
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Photo submitted by James7228567 on 01/05/2015
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par 3 carry over a vineyard Photo submitted by mikesdad on 07/28/2014
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Hole 7 as seen on 8th tee box Photo submitted by dasilvp on 06/02/2014
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9th hole Photo submitted by dasilvp on 06/02/2014
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14th hole Photo submitted by dasilvp on 06/02/2014
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Long putt on their big greens Photo submitted by dasilvp on 06/02/2014
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Front gate Photo submitted by flipjoe26 on 02/22/2014
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Photo submitted by Nirav9437634 on 07/12/2013
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Hole No. 5 - "Nouveau" (Par 3) Photo submitted by RippedBacchus on 07/12/2013
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Photo submitted by jjmcgough on 06/24/2013
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The Boy & I Photo submitted by mrhime on 11/28/2012
Very nice
Great layout and very quick undulating greens. A great place. I will definitely return.
Painfully slow... again
This was my second time playing Chardonnay. After a painful 6-hour round a few years ago (on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon), my wife and I decided to give this course a second chance given the beautiful views and fun course layout. Unfortunately history repeated itself and we were forced to give up on our round at the turn after the first nine holes took over 3 hours to complete (this time time on a cool, windy Monday mid-morning). Never saw a Marshall on the course the entire time. Saw a 5-some tee off a few groups ahead of us (never a good sign). The 4-some in front of our 3-some was fairly slow, but they kept up with the group in front of them - so not sure where the bottleneck was. It's a shame - agonizingly slow play can ruin even the most scenic and well-maintained golf course. Perhaps the tee times are too tightly-packed? Someone at this course really needs to make this a priority. I can't imagine in coming back ever again unless serious changes are made. Too bad - its very pretty.
Good all around course
Since the area has been inundated with rain the last few day's I was kind of dubious about playing a round of golf at Chardonnay . I was happy to see that the course was in such great shape when I arrived.It handled the rain well. The fairways were wet, but very playable. The greens were fast even with all the rain that has fallen. Course conditions were not too bad considering all the rain, and the driving range was closed. All in all, not a bad round at all.
Kudos to the greens keepers!!!
Played here after a ton of rain and the course was in great shape. Good job guys!
beautiful winter day on Chardonnay gc
a great day to enjoy Chardonnay, greens were perfect, fairways and tee boxes were nice, sand traps need attention from winter rain
Good course but....
Good conditions for the most part a little muddy but with all the recent rain, understandably so. My only complaint would be pace of play. 5 hour plus round, we barely beat sundown teeing off a little after 12pm. Other than that, a pretty good experience. Where were the marshals? Had to wait to tee off at almost every hole. Frustrating.
Course is looking really good!
3 days after receiving 3” of rain, so cart paths only today.
Overall, I appreciate how much this course has improved in the last 12 months.
The staff do rate the 5 stars!
nice greens
Liked everything about the course. My only complaint was that you had to waste time trying to find the 5th hole. When you finish the fourth hole you head to he 5th, and when your arrive you run into two signs. one points in one direction the other sign in the opposite direction. After five or six minutes, I figured it out. Now I realize why the group in front of me slowed way down. The signage on that hole needs to be addressed. No problems on the other seventeen holes.
Scenic round friendly course
This is a very scenic golf course. The course was a little wet, but played well. The course sights are fantastic. The course was very forgiving for the average golfer. Low handicappers might find it a little easy. Th smell of the fermenting grapes was intoxicating. We had a great time and the people were very friendly. One of the few courses accessible to the average golfer in Napa valley.
Great pace, great course, but sloppy condition
Fantastic course and staff with amazing vineyard backdrops but the course was very sloppy because of rain, which was not the management's fault, just had the bad luck of playing after several storms. Long drive for me but I would definitely play again especially with the reasonable green tees. The greens are difficult, 3 putts are the norm for some of the greens.
Chardonnay Today and Tomorrow
Always like being out here. What it is today and what is was yesterday still inspires. Clean air, clean feel, this is a must play. The par 3 are all playable yet risky. Par 5 are birdie chances, par four have the most unique greens where course knowledge matters.
One of the best
Nothin but love for this course . Everything about the course to the staff is all great. Would recommend everyone to play here , it’ll be worth it.
Very playable track
I got a decent price for this round of golf. The staff was super friendly and helpful. There is an nice range to warm up. In addition the views are very nice. The layout is fun and very playable. Course was well kept. Highly recommend playing this course
Thank you for the 4-star review of Chardonnay Golf Club. Glad to hear the staff was friendly and you enjoyed the course. Hope to see you back again soon.
Excruciating slow pace of play
This course often has tournaments, so your Pace of play will always be slow. I play this course on a regular basis because I like it, but I have never played this course in under 4.5 hours; 5 hours is rather typical. For example took me almost 6 hours to finish 18 today.
Thank you so much for playing Chardonnay Golf Club. We are very sorry to hear that the pace of play was slow while you were here.
Good Option in Napa Region
With the prevalence of wine growing, golf is not big in this area. This course interestingly combines both, a real-life vineyard woven into the fabric of the design.
Some interesting holes, especially the Par 3’s & Par 5’s. Good finish on 17 & 18. Course is much more about precision than accuracy.
Coming from Wisconsin and playing at a high-end facility, one would expect a better condition of rental set provided. I get that it’s the end of the season, but can you change out the grips? Many were slick & work. Not every shaft flex was matched (PW was different from set, 5-iron was different model head). Pretty disappointing on that front, especially for what they charged.
Otherwise a solid, experience with a good design in a beautiful setting. Would definitely recommend golfers check out this track if you’re in the Napa Region.
Thank you so much for the 4-star review of Chardonnay Golf Club! Glad to hear you enjoy everything Chardonnay has to offer. Please come back and visit us soon.
Almost Ace the hole on #8!
I had a great time out today, playing with three other golfers and almost made an Ace on hole #8. Playing from the green tee box Double Magnum 151 yard, pin placement #2, using 8 iron, hit it flush and hit the right side of the cup, ricocheted the flag stick and roll pass the pin to five or six footer and drained the birdie!
Thank you so much for the 4-star review of Chardonnay Golf Club! SO CLOSE! Maybe you will get one your next time out. Good luck!
Different
Maintenance working on greens not shutting off equipment, no cart person, not worth the money at all!!!
Props to the staff
This is a upscale course, but the day was made by the friendliness of your employees..5 stars
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Book another round with us soon.