Chardonnay GC: 8th hole
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3.6
984 Reviews (984)
5 Stars
327
4 Stars
452
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
75.3%
Recommend this course
847 out of 984 reviews
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.5%
Recommend this course
37 out of 40 reviews
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3.6
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 82 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
984 Reviews (984)

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 178
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course is long and demands long drives

Good challenging course where you need fairway woods for most of your second shots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slowest round of golf ever

took us 4hrs and 15min to play 13 hole. Marshall was doing nothing to increase the pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great golf outing

Very nice course. An excellent ride thru the vineyards

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenge

Fun layout. Greens excellent. some fairways need water and work. traps could use some sand

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Horrible service

The range was closed although they sold me the token for balls!

The pro shop was closed at 5:30 as we finished so could not even get refund.

Very windy.

Conditions Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf in the vineyards!

It was a beautiful on a mid-long and challenging course. No water, but you do have to hit over
several canyons. Overall, very friendly staff and good conditions. Greens were very fast and had unexpected breaks!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Four-Stars well deserved

Enjoyed my game. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely play there again whenI get the chance. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great scenery

Nice layout in the wine country. Great value for the money. No homes . just vineyards and open space. Wish I lived closer ,I would be a regular.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great winery course!

I was happy to play this course with my husband because I felt like hanging out in winery. Even Though I could not be focus on playing, I enjoyed both golf and date!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf in a Vinyard

My wife and I live in our RV full time so I like to play different types of courses as we travel around and Chardonnay fit that criteria. You play right through the grape vines. There is a nice combination of level and hilly holes. Some higher holes have great views of the Napa Valley. The greens were challenging and in very good condition. My wife was allowed to drive the cart for me at no charge and this is a big plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Scenic course, Massive Greens, Fairly Open

Very scenic course, can't imagine how pretty it will be in the fall with the leaves turning colors. Greens are massive! Some of the biggest I've played. Rolls weren't too quick but they were true. Also, the course is fairly open, not much trouble outside of strategically placed bunkers and washes crossing some areas. Vineyards are always in play and we certainly made the course tougher to play than it should have been...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great value

Friendly, attentive staff. Course was in good shape. Greens are challenging but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Greens rolled true

Not lumpy at all. Fairways in good condition. Bunkers could use a little more evening out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Continues to be one of my favorite courses. Scenic and well designed, set in beautiful napa. Staff is always great. Course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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