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
great fairway &greens
Fun place to play. I would go back.Very nice golf cource nice staff nice all around
Nice view of grapes, course needs work
The greens has been "micro punched", but worse they were super slow (7-8 stimp).
Bunkers well groomed.
Fairways were slow and spotty (some burnt areas, some wet and muddy).
The course lay out is a strength, keeps your attention.
I'd come back and play ONLY if the course conditioning improves.
Nice course
Well maintained, nice view. Beautiful backdrop overlooking the vineyards.
Stay away!
The course is in bad shape. The fairways are in need of the most help. There were actually muddy tire marks on a couple of holes. I am from out of town and was primarily relying on online reviews like Yelp to decide whether or not to play this course. Most of them were very good reviews of this course, but I can't see how these are genuine reviews after having played this course myself. I won't be coming back here.
Great course with vineyards in full bloom. Finished round in 3.5 hrs playing bogey golf.
Staff was friendly & got us out quick. Only problem was following a golf tournament and a wedding on the course. The wedding party was on the 4th hole as we were about to tee off. Had to skip the hole.
In great shape although the pin placements were on the "funky" side.
Chardonnay was in excellent shape. Fairways
nicely mowed, greens quick but well maintained
and without bald spots. The pin placements were
all on rises or slopes with made for lots of putts
slipping by on the downslope. All in all a good
course.
Love the 16th hole! So exhilarating to tee off from a high elevation, watch the ball soar down to the green. An easy par.
Chardonnay is a challenging and fun course. You never know what lies around the corner as you play your way around the course. Its many elevations offers an opportunity to practice your "Course Management" skills.
One of the better courses in Napa area
Good driving range hitting off grass, thank you. Fairways maintained well. Greens in good condition, though a bit slower than used to playing. Good challenge, some fun holes, scenic. Definitely worth playing.
Greens are best in area
except for being cold it was a wonderful round of golf, I look forward to playing again...jb
Nvgolf
Awesome it's all good keep playing more xxxxxxxxxxx
Best Course for the Green
The grass was impeccable and the tee boxes were flat. The course design is very fun and challenging, with room for birdies galore if you have the accuracy. The staff was not only the friendliest staff of any golf course, but maybe some of the friendliest people I have ever met.
Disappointing
Chardonnay used to be a very nice course. General upkeep was bad. Greens were decent. They only have 18 holes now. They used to have three 9-hole courses. I should have taken my guys to Eagle Vines next door.
overall a good experience.
Facilities are in good condition, staff was friendly, carts in good condition. Golf Course in good shape with scenic views, bunkers could use more sand, cart paths could use some repair. play was good, not crowded. overall a pleasant experience.
No Marshals after noon. Play was too slow
Stellar course. Great memorable holes, but it was painful to play in the 97 degree heat. If you play, pay the extra to get out early. You can not enjoy golf when it takes 5hrs and 45 minutes to get around the course.
Great early morning round
I went out as a single and was the first one off on an unseasonably blustery and cold June morning. The lively weather made the course much more difficult (bogeys felt like pars, pars like birdies), but it also enhanced its natural beauty. I was able to finish my round at 9:02, in exactly 2 hrs 40 minutes.
I love this course. Challenging but not crazy-hard, interesting but not tricky. The greens are very challenging, and the par-3's are especially tough but fun.
Great Design through the Vineyards
Large Greens allow for a lot of diversity in how each hole plays with the daily hole placements.
Good course nice views
No marshall slow play killed the day, lot's of staff but no really helpful.
Suggest they manage the course better have players play from correct tees
Good course and value
Construction on 10 and 11 aside, the course was certainly in reasonable shape. However, the cart paths are a real tragedy! They're broken in many spots, with holes in others. I hope course management has them on the list of things that need attention!
Good course, not likely to replay. I am from the east coast. Too many other courses to play.
The course was in good to very good condition, with the exception of #10 fairway that is under major maintenance. There are a couple of tee boxes where the view is spectacular. Fairways were in very good shape. The only thing that I really didn't like was the 3 par on the back nine where the tee box lined you up toward the left and the opening to the green was angled to the right which made the tee shot overly difficult for the first timer on the course. To further complicate matters, there is a "gimmicky" hump in the middle of the green. With the exception of that one hole, the course is highly recommended.
Quick round, but could have been faster.
I purposely booked an early tee time to ensure a quick round. I teed off at 6:30 as a single....moving along at a wonderful pace. Actually had to wait for the greenskeeper to reset cups on three holes (I guess that's the price you pay for being out so early). Everything is going great until I make the turn....a foursome (2 guys, 2 ladies) teeing off on ten!!! The single in front of me tells me they are only playing nine so the starter sent them off on ten. Finally, after following them for a few holes they begrudgingly let us play through. By the way....the guys were giving lessons to the ladies before most strokes. By then the damage was done....tempo out the door, double bogies on 10, 11 and 12. Every time I think Chardonnay has their act together they pull something like this and shoot themselves in the foot. And folks wonder why Eagle Vines (right next door) gets more play.