Chardonnay GC: 8th hole
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3.6
997 Reviews (997)
5 Stars
331
4 Stars
454
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
75.4%
Recommend this course
856 out of 997 reviews
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4.0
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 50 reviews
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3.8
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 74 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
997 Reviews (997)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

Definitely will play again. I guess go to golf now for good discount round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Challenging course bring your A game .
Great greens. & conditions... Place to definitely play if you're in Napa. Valley !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Fantastic

The course was in great shape and the price was terrific.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable course with lots a great par 3's.

Course was very challenging and interesting with great vine country views.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course. Beautiful and challenging

Course is fun to play. Lots of beautiful scenery, elevation changes and challenging angles. The greens are in great shape, many of them with multiple levels. We played almost at first light. Only a couple of groups ahead of us. Played as a foursome and never caught up to the group ahead, and never saw the group behind. We were done in 3-1/2 hours without rushing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Enjoyed The Course

Played this course on Nov. 7 for the first time. Has just about everything you want, lots of bunkers, tough pin placements this day and you have to be accurate. Greens were in great shape but fast, it could get away from you, fairways were good but had some drainage problems in a few spots and bunkers could use a little more sand. Loved the course though, had great scenery and was a joy to play, will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good course. Love 6 par 3s, 6 par 4s, and 6 par 5s. Some very nice holes, some very challenging holes.

I love 6 par 3s, 6 par 4s, and 6 par 5s. Some very nice holes, some very challenging holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not what I expected.

I'd always heard about this course, and had high expectations of it, which were no where near met. For 70 dollars, I thought the club house was shabby and over stuffed with merchandise. The driving range was stuck behind the cart shed, while the "Members" range was just off the restaurant. The course was pretty beat up, lots of brown patches and even more area's with no grass at all. I would rather go to other Courses in the area that are more expensive or cheaper. Staff was neither over friendly or rude, just okay.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Track

Chardonnay Golf Course was a pleasure to play. The staff was friendly but had to be asked to clean our clubs after the round. The greens were in generally good condition. The fairways were ok but had some dead spots. The weather was perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting holes but course needed more care.

Greens were quite variable in speed. Greenside turf was bare hardpan on many holes so that slightly wayward shots took extremely penal bounces. Rough varied considerably in depth. Fairway turf was dried and/or beaten up in several patches. Green spray treatment (not water) started before we finished our round. Two of the par 3's were the toughest our group had ever seen.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Hot Deal Bargain

Let me first start by saying this course has some of the best green complexes I've played in the area. There are just so many opportunities for an array of pin locations, making it fresh feeling every time I play it.

I reviewed this course based on a Hot Deal price for it. And I got a pretty good deal at $19.00. I'm not sure I would ever pay the full rate of $70, but they offer pretty reasonable twilight rates that can make it worth the cost.

The pace of play was a huge issue this time around. We were stuck behind a foursome that should have been asked to skip a hole to catch up. So, we ended up having to skip a hole to pass them to get done by sunset. Most of the courses in the area really need to employ marshals to rectify this issue, and this course is no different.

The course layout is pretty fun. It seems a much flatter terrain than it's neighbor Eagle Vines, but the humps and bumps on the greens really make up for it.

All in all, it's fun to play. The practice area is nice and well kept. I'll probably be back when I see another good rate on Golf Now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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