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
windy day
Came as single and was joined by another and a twosome. Good fun. I played the "tips" on a day when the wind averaged 18 with 30 mph gusts. Downwind holes were birdie opportunities and of course into the was tough. Greens smooth and about a 10 on stimp meter, good speed but not terrible and I had only 26 putts.
Nice Surprise
We'll add Chardonnay to our options in the East Bay...Easy commute against the traffic from Danville. Facilities a bit tired, but fine. Price fair. Course fun for a 20 handicapper. Especially liked the greens...pretty fast but really true...actually made some putts! Traps had good fine sand but were a bit shallow. Gorgeous setting...guessing that playing early is good to avoid what could be a windy spot...Overall very nice day...
Very nice
The Marshall kept the pace perfect. The staff were very friendly and the course was very fun with a lot of challenges. Highly recommend this course!
First world problems?
The course was in great shape. The staff was very friendly. The pace of play was 3.5 hrs. The first world problem was that there was a 15mph gust that took my tee shot too far. Here, Eagle Vines, Hiddenbrook, and Rancho Solano are all great courses for slope rating, conditions, and price with golf now hot deals.
Slowest Round I ever played
Had a tee time at around 1pm on a Saturday. We were only able to play 16 holes in 5.5 hours before it got dark. The course did nothing to speed things up...what a joke!
Will play again
The course was in great shape and our round was paced perfectly. I was surprised at how open the course was with vineyards intertwined throughout. The day was perfect and I could not have had a better day!
The only negative was that the drink cart only made one round!
This is a course you must play.
Weekend Twilight Round
Had a great time. Fun round. Slow though. Took about 5 hours to complete.
Completely overbooked on weekends. Stay Away!!
I played here on a Saturday and it was the worst golfing experience I've ever had. The course was completely overbooked. My group of 4 started golfing at 12:54 and it took us 1 hour to get through 2 holes. We didn't even get to finish our round before it got dark. Not once, did I see a Marshall. The course was in decent condition, however, I would much rather play at the neighboring Eagle Vines GC for a similar price. Do not waste your money here, go to one of the other great courses that the Napa Valley offers.
Chardonnay Is One of the Best
I always look forward to playing Chardonnay Golf Club. The course is challenging, always in good to great condition, and the pace is only rarely slow, but then I always play during the week. I simply have no complaints about this course, except that sometimes it defeats me! But that's good for us golfers...
5.5 hours to play? Really?
5.5 hours to play, GPS didn't work and couldn't exchange for a cart that had working GPS, very little water on the course, pin placements were completely off. Yeah rough day at what I always considered one of the better short road trips from Sacramento. Sorry guys, too many other options these days.
Sunny Day in Feb
Played here a few time and this was the first time without any wind. It can get very windy in the afternoon which changes the course quite a bit. Fairways and greens are in great condition. PLEASE repair your divots and a couple extra. This ill keep the greens in good shape for everyone and it only takes a second.
New GPS on the carts has some bugs to work out but will be a nice addition once dialed in. Overall great place to play especially on a sunny warm day in February. Now PRAY for rain
Chardonnay
A must play golf course if you live anywhere in the Bay Area.
Golfnow has best deals on line.
Will definitely play here again soon.
Nice course
Definitely will play again. I guess go to golf now for good discount round.
Challenging Course
Challenging course bring your A game .
Great greens. & conditions... Place to definitely play if you're in Napa. Valley !
This course is good challenge
This golf Chardonnay are very good layout and best tough on 7th holes par 5 must have lay up before you lose balls thumb up
Fantastic
The course was in great shape and the price was terrific.
Course needs water
Yah, N. CA is in a drought. But if you can't keep the course playable, you should not open it to public play.
Pro Shop Overbooks, 5 1/2 + rounds
Great challenging course, fast and tricky greens. But be leery of Pro Shop OVER BOOKING. No reason any course should have 5 1/2 hour + rounds. When arrived at noon, Pro shop informed us that we will NOT get 18 holes in. Sunset was 5:45, Tee time was 12;45. Booked through Golf Now and paid for 18 holes.
Not as good as I remember.
One of my favorite courses when I lived in the area 10 years ago. Not in as good condition as back then. Price could be lower than the $51 I paid.
Very enjoyable course with lots a great par 3's.
Course was very challenging and interesting with great vine country views.