Chardonnay GC: 8th hole
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3.6
982 Reviews (982)
5 Stars
327
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
114
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
75.6%
Recommend this course
846 out of 982 reviews
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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3.6
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.3%
Recommend this course
61 out of 81 reviews
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Course Highlights
Chardonnay Golf Club's course layout consistently earns high praise from golfers who enjoy its engaging and well-designed holes. Staff friendliness stands out as a reliable highlight, with team members known for attentive and accommodating service.

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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Reviews

3.6
982 Reviews (982)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 19
19th Hole Scenic Views 13
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 48
Forced Carries 39
Bunkers 36
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
Advanced Golfers 29
Locals 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 38
Near Local Attractions 19
Convenient to the City 17

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 39
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/02/2016

We appreciate the nice rating of our course. We are happy you enjoyed your visit and we hope we will see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/18/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/19/2016

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/03/2016

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.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/25/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Comments

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/15/2016

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2016

Hi

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!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/08/2016

Hi

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.

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