Chardonnay GC: 8th hole
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3.4
955 Reviews (955)
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
69.6%
Recommend this course
820 out of 955 reviews
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3.3
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
60.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 20 reviews
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3.1
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
59.5%
Recommend this course
44 out of 74 reviews
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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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3.4
955 Reviews (955)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course, spectacular vistas, the course is in great shape.

I really enjoyed the course, the staff was very helpful, and the course was in excellent condition. I would recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of playing in the north bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course to play.

I like this course. There are beautiful scenaries and the course is fair with many challengeing holes. The greens are in great condition. Just make sure you stay in bounds to avoid a high score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Chardonay has never been better

I am a serious golfer...in that I take it seriously and appreciate it when a course takes its preparation seriously...and Chardonay has done just that...the course is in excellent condition and I have not seen their greens in this good of condition in 10 or 15 years. The truth is that I remember when Chardonay opened and yesterday when I played the greens were in the best shape I have ever seen them.
Generally the course condition at Chardonay is quite good, but for a great golfing experience it is the greens and their condition that sets a course apart from others. Most golfers know that Chardonay GC has a beautiful setting, classic design , and is a terrific golfing experience, but I had just had to let others know that they have begun to step it up to the next level when it came to making your golf experience great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

What else do you want!!!

This place is awesome! I have played private courses and this one can easily be a qualifier for a major. This course is groomed well. You can tell they actually roll the greens and put seed in the divots. Everywhere you look you are surrounded by grapevines which have a unique allure altogether. A 5 star rating should only be reserved for courses like the Olympic Club but this place is as good as it gets for the price. If you catch this course on a hot deal you are most certainly winning. The course layout couldn't be better. This course offers some flat holes and some very elevated hole. This is a must play course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

solid course,beautiful fall colors,good value

Really nice Fall day,the course was in good condition although the greens a little bumpy (time of year) but overall very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout, relaxing scenery and golf course in great condition.

Beautiful golf course, nice layout, relaxing view & great weather . Will come back here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

fun course

We would play there again. The conditions were very good and lunch was excellent and a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course but slow play.

This course was nice to play and provided just the right amount of challenge for me (I'm a 9). Since I played on a Saturday it was the slowest round I have ever played (5+ hours). They packed way to many people on. If you choose to play here try and do it on a weekday or in the morning.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Could not finish in 6.5 hours on Friday.

"4 and 1/2 hr today". Visited with some anticipation while on business as a single. The guy behind the counter seems normal but noted multiple three-somes being sent out and made me wait. When I mentioned that I could join, he goes, "Ahh, !?%, Ah, okay" and sent me out. Not so bright. The course seems reasonable. Can see financial problems; up keep is poor. The most atrocious thing was the incredibly slow pace, which no one cared to manage. Played 15 holes in 6+ hours before sunlight ran out. I don't live in the area, and I would not play here at any price until they begin to cut the fairways and greens and have a ranger with reasonable intelligence.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/28/2017

Any course that doesn't treat its paying customers with respect and overbooks a tee sheet deserves 2 stars or less, regardless of the course conditions. If they don't give a darn about you after they get your money, then there's a price to pay for the club as a whole.

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Commented on 11/13/2012

We/I did call the club house on 4th or 5th green (a par 5) after nearly 1:30+ into the play. I got; "the ranger just came in & said all is great." They did say another one will be sent out, who turned out to be very stealth. At the 11th tee, the cart lady told us that there are poeple packed all over the place, but there were some gaps. . . To find well managed better conditioned courses that can be had without spending >$100, just get yourself out of California. You don't know what you're missing.

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Commented on 11/09/2012

There is no way this place should get a 2 star rating. If it was that slow you should have called the pro shop; I am sure they would have sent someone out to get to the bottom of the slow play. They have a call box on 9, there is no excuse. If you honestly feel this course deserves a 2 star then I really want to see what your 3 star courses look like.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course is a fun, interesting design

The fairway conditions were better than many of the other bay area courses at this time of year (not as dry). The greens were fast and true. I always have a fun time when I come here to play golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Difficult course if playing fron the back tees. Lots of hazards!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful course!

Wonderful course. Great condition. Impressive course design; lots of variety regarding hole construction. Fun for all skill levels The views are extremely unique; surrounded by grapes, hillsides and not a building in sight. I have played some of the most famous courses in the U.S. and this was one of the most enjoyable days I have ever experienced on any course. Wish I could play this course every week! Don't pass up an opportunity to play this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Beautiful course, excellent condition. Great value on Golfnow.com.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great value

The staff is very friendly and the course was in great shape. This is an exceptional value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great views on this course

beautiful course in great condition, views were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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