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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great course
I'd say it's a great course but you are definitely paying for the area in which it sits in. Fifty five bucs on a Tuesday at 845 in the morning is a little costly. Other than that the course was in great condition. The greens a little so so but overall a great day on the course.
Great layout multiple tee boxes to play. Golf course was car path only due to heavy rain fall. Can't beat for the price Par 3. Different elevation made it challenging.
Nice
Scenic
Good value. Challenging course. Need to get other players(members?)to rake bunkers and repair ball marks. Pace slowed on back 9 and I was walking.
Thanks for leaving us a review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at our course and hope to see you again soon!
Spectacular setting
Able to play on a hot deal for just $46- day after two solid days of rain so was cart path only play Course was in good shape considering the rain Csrts are old no GPS but that's only negative. Course is set in a beautiful vineyard rolling hills. Spectacular. Great outing. Challenging but fair
Hi, thanks for taking time to write us a review. We are happy to hear you were able to enjoy the course especially after so much rain. We love to hear that our visitors enjoy our course as much as we do. Thanks again and I hope to hear you soon.
Great course But.....
Amazing course,greens kept up,and challenging holes BUT the cart person although sweet didnt see her much through our round. This was also the second time me and my partner got sick after eating at the club house. My advice B.Y.O.B. AND BRING YOUR OWN FOOD.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Although we are happy to hear you enjoy our course, we apologize for your experience at the clubhouse. We aim to serve the best and freshest food and it is disappointing to hear the food made you and your partner ill. Could you please contact the course at (800) 788-0136? We would like to know more about your past two visits so we can prevent this type of incident in the future.
Beautiful layout amist the grape vines
Thoroughly enjoyed this gold course. My first time here....and played by myself...so...that was pretty challenging in itself as I did not know the ins and outs of the course. Otherwise...it couldn't have been nicer...the staff was totally helpful...the fairways had a few rough spots but generally the course was in very good condition. The greens have a lot of undulations and were fairly quick...once I got the speed right...things went significantly better. Be careful on the most difficult handicapped holes..they are rated that way for a reason! I will be back!
Hi Albert,
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your time at our course-being called a "gold course" is quite a compliment! We work hard to make sure every golfer leaves happy and it's great to hear our hard work pays off. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!
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Played early so the round was quick. (3.5 hours). course has a fun layout, especially if you play the tips....Grens were in great shape and offered a nice challenge to the course
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review! We are happy to hear you liked the layout of the course and had a good time. We work hard to make sure our course is in great shape and we are happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks again and we hope to hear from you soon.
Enjoyable Play, Unique Layout
This is a challenging course uniquely situated among Napa CA vineyards. The course has has lots of variety with 6 par 3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's. Challenging, especially some of the par 3's, but not tricky or frustrating. We thoroughly enjoyed the setting and the golf.
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review for our course! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at our course. We hope to see you again soon!
Charbonay
I loved the view of the course. Depening on the tee selection some of the hole are quit challaglng.I wish I was playing better that day but I would love to play again.
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Thank you for taking the time to review our course. We are happy to hear you enjoy our gorgeous views as much as we do! Thanks again and we hope to see you soon.
We appreciate the nice rating of our course. We are happy you enjoyed your visit and we hope we will see you soon.