Chardonnay GC: 8th hole
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3.4
954 Reviews (954)
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
69.3%
Recommend this course
819 out of 954 reviews
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3.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 21 reviews
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3.1
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
58.9%
Recommend this course
43 out of 73 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6948 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bluegrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Algie Pulley (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14 - $18
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed With prior approval
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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3.4
954 Reviews (954)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf course

I have played it off and on since it opened and it remains one of my favorites. Great layout and greens, very fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Awesome conditions

This is a fantastic course with a very friendly staff. The fairways and greens were in fantastic shape even though it had just rained the day before. I didn't get a chance to try the food at the turn but the twosome I was joined with couldn't stop raving about the excellent menu and flavorful food.

All in all, this is a must course if you have the time while visiting Napa.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Plenty of Challenges on this Course

There are plenty of challenges on this course. There is water to cross and the greens are fast and convoluted. But we had a great time. The views from various points on the course are great – grape vines and hills.

Some of the shots to the green are nearly blind because of the growth of trees. These probably should be pruned back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Chardonnay is in Fantastic Shape!

Played Chardonnay yesterday...course was in great shape...greens rolling true, fairways clearly defined and tight, rough fairly uniform. If a superintendent can't grow grass after all the rain we've had, he should quit the biz. That is clearly NOT the case on this track. Greens were rolling around 10, very fair for the windy conditions, and good pin placements clearly defined on the green chart. Pace of play was awesome...no one in front of us or behind us. Only 2 negatives - the bunkers are a real hazard as there is little sand in them and very inconsistent - typical of many courses in the area after the drought; The snack shop was closed at the turn - probably due to lack of people out on the course. Overall, it was a great day on a beautiful, fun and challenging course in 15+ mph wind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect

Lovely marker anniversary outing. Lovely course. Highly advise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Many Great Holes

I played an early morning round as a single and got around in less than three hours, thanks also to a couple of foursomes that had me play through. I was happily surprised with the overall course design. I didn't feel there were any gimmicky holes, and the five sets of tees should suit anyone. The course conditions were very good; the greens all rolled about the same and were quite smooth. There was quite a bit of elevation change. There is a lot of space between some of the holes, which coupled with the elevation change and the heat of the day would make it a difficult course to walk - I'm not sure if walking is supported there. The only bad condition I observed related to the bunkers, which previous golfers had not raked out, nor had they been groomed by the staff. It's unfortunate enough to find yourself in a bunker, let alone in a deep heel depression that makes the next shot very difficult to play well, right?

I also appreciated that there were quite a few water coolers in place with icy-cold, fresh, water. So many courses have funky-tasting water that make you wonder if the coolers have ever been cleaned.

The staff was friendly and helpful, and the facilities were spotless, On the whole, a great golf experience; I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Spectacular setting

It doesn't get more scenic than this course. The facilities are dated and it's definitely a low key public course but playing on a course surrounded by vineyards is a memorable experience. Truly spectacular.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

One of my favotite courses in the bay area. Even though we have had a ridiculous amount of rain this winter, the course is in very good shape and the greens are firm. Highly recommend this course if you are looking for a well maintained, challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful landscapes

Beautiful surroundings Course in good shape. Tricky but super enjoyable. Pace, ooops, very slow. Definitely excellent value for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Vineyard Picture Perfect

What a gorgeous setting for golf. I am a high handicapper so it was super challenging for me but the guys enjoyed it a lot and I did too. Varied terrain, lots of wildlife. Worth a trip!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanded greens

Chardonay is a pretty golf course but on the day I played it the greens were still sanded.I think they charged to much for the confitions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

The course was quite wet in several places but considering the amount of rain Napa has gotten this year I think the course is in remarkable shape. The tee boxes and greens are in quite good condition and even though the fairways are a little soft they're all well groomed and quite playable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Making adjustments

I have played this course many times. The layout is fabulous and very challenging, great par 3's and 6 par 5's.

Unfortunately, the range was closed, the greens were plugged and sanded(not noted) and the tees were in rough shape.

A truly great links course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Chardonnay Golf Club

Due to all the recent rains the course was soggy, the driving range closed and it was cart path only. That being said, the potential for a wonderful round is there. The layout is challenging and the views are magnificent. I'll definitely play here again to get the full affect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course but conditions could be better

This is the second time I've golfed Chardonnay in the last year or so. It's a fun course but was disappointed both times with the fairway conditions, very soggy despite no rain. I say this because the day before I golfed at a nearby course where conditions where much better. Also, the sand traps were in pretty bad shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Soggy but good time

This course has seen better days and for the intermediate golfer can be quite challenging.

All the par 3 holes have drop areas and they need them since it seems that the way they aligned the tee boxes, hole 5 and hole 12 are almost inaccessible from the white tees. All in all the course was what I expected it to be.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good shape after all the rains

Staff was wonderful and friendly. Course was still a little soggy after all of the rains, but greens were in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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