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
Unexpectedlly spectacular
The course was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen and the greens were perfect
wonderful course
My first visit but I made 4 buddies, my life record ^^
Beautiful vineyards
Aside from the basic clubhouse and facilities, the course meanders through beautiful vineyards with many elevated tee boxes.
Greens were in great shape while the fairways had some dirt and muddy spots, although this didn't detract from the enjoyment if my round.
Played as a single and finished 18 holes in 3:15 after passing one foursome.
Great value at $34 on golfnow.
Not the most difficult course since the ruff wasn't thick and only few trees to obstruct your shots.
If your looking for beautiful views of the wine country, this is a must play course.
Back nine
Cart paths are lousy, all broken up and needs repairs.
pace of play was really slow
slow play is the only downfall other than that a great course
Very nice and often challenging course
I've played here a few times, and I've always really enjoyed the experience. This last round took about five hours which was due to some inconsiderate people in front of us rather than anything that could be blamed on the marshal (in fact, he was very friendly!), but still, the very slow pace of play did detract from my round. I've had better luck playing in the afternoons. The course is well-maintained and has some very challenging holes. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I wish the snack bar were open - not sure the menu posted on Hole 9 reflects accurate pricing. All in all, I would definitely recommend this course.
A bit wet
Course would be amazing if it was not so wet, cart paths need some work, damaged from the recent earth quake. Did not see the cart girl until 10:30 but she was very friendly. A member joined me and he was friendly as well. Got an early start so lots of activity with all the greens keepers working on the course some were good and stopped while you putted and others just kept on mowing , a bit loud and annoying. Overall nice day!
Wine country golf
Solid golf course routed through the vineyards. My biggest complaints were slow play(no Marshall to move play along) and the course was very wet. Teed off at 9:30 am. The fairway and greens were soft in many locations.
wine country golf challenge
Chardonnay has transitioned from 2 18 hole tracks to a single 18 hole course and works hard to earn golfers dollars.
the GPS system on the carts does not work. Our cart was fine but the GPS never worked.
The actual course offers varying challenges and many of the 5 par threes require forced carries.
The pars fives offer accuracy challenges and many sand bunkers protect greens. The vineyards provide the greatest contest as they can easily eat stray shots.
Tree lined creeks also line many holes making sight lines tough and requiring shot making.
This course is likely best for intermediate to advanced golfers.
the visual beauty here is its strongest trait.
Golfing in the vineyards
A beautiful challenging course. The greens rolled fast and true. The wind was blowing about 30 to 35 miles per hour and the low overcast finally cleared late afternoon allowing for much warmer conditions. Golfers familiar with the course said the wind could even blow harder when the sun was out and conditions drier. Almost hard to believe. The one negative that was a bit unnerving was the constant compressed air guns detonating randomly in the vineyards to scare away rodents, birds and probably an occasional golfer venturing too far into the vineyards looking for wayward shots. Expect to use every club in the bag. By the way, the scenery in many cases was spectacular with many elevation changes. Bottom line, I had a great time despite the wind and cold.
Course is long and demands long drives
Good challenging course where you need fairway woods for most of your second shots
Highly recommeded
It's been years since I last played Chardonnay and was pleasantly surprised with course conditions and the layout. Played on a Friday afternoon and had the course to ourselves. Enjoyed the course and the experience.
Outstanding value, lots of fun
I played here as a single in the late afternoon. It was a gorgeous day, and I had no idea from the pictures on the club's site how beautiful and fun this course would be to play. Lots of memorable holes. Lots of challenge but also really cool looks, especially from the tips. Course was also in really good shape.
Wine Country Golf
Very pleasant day playing Chardonnay. About an hour and a half drive from the South Bay. if your coming from the South Bay, play early, the traffic on the Benicia Bridge can be horrible..
The course has 5 sets of tee boxes, we played the one that was 6400 yards. Probably could have moved back one set as we both shot under 80.
The only complaint I have about the course was the tee boxes should have been mowed down a bit. My 2-1/ inch tees were not nearly long enough.
The layout is nice. No houses our roads nearby so the course is quiet. Some very challenging holes, and some holes where ou can score. The course plays 6 each par 3, 4, and 5's.
Nice lunch afterward, very friendly staff.
Great Round into the Wind
First time playing this course, but I finished a work meeting nearby early and got a tee time for 28 bucks, so I took the opportunity to check this course off my list. Conditions were great but the wind was a big factor on so many holes. As the afternoon passed the wind got stronger and shot making was tougher and tougher. Wind aside, the views were great, greens and fairways just how I liked them, and I played 18 in under three hours. Great Tuesday and Zach who got my cart set up for me, cleaned my clubs, and genuinely seemed interested in talking to me was a nice way to wrap up my Tuesday. I'll be back
OK, but high priced at regular rates for this quality
This is a slightly above average course, nice variations in altitude, and interesting and sometimes tough greens. I paid $31.50 on Golf Now for an afternoon rate. That's a pretty high price for a slightly above average course. I thought it would be interesting to play in Napa, but 18 holes of grape vines is way too much. Apparently it's the best course in the area, so I wouldn't discount it, but a better price would make it more desirable.
challenge
Fun layout. Greens excellent. some fairways need water and work. traps could use some sand
Get with the program
On any other day I may have said you must play, but not today. Since there was a tournament going on in the afternoon, they sent me off the back. That is fine, but when you do this you must turn off the sprinklers and get the mowers out of the way. Besides that distraction nearly every hole, the course was good. Bring your own water, 4 bucks a bottle, ouch.