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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Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Challenging Course, nice condition, good test of golf

Challenging course, not for novice or for players who play occasional rounds.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Not good condition. Horribly slow play. Marsh not marshalling

Guess I'm not used to NorCal conditions but this place and hiddenbrooke are right up there for two worst vacay courses I've ever played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is in good condition and staff were friendly and helpful.

Chardonnay Golf Course is in the southern part of Napa Valley, situated near Highway 12. The course was in good condition, with the fairways and greens well maintained. The greens were pretty quick on this day, and the pin positions challenging. The course designer must have been thinking of dieting when he created the greens, as most are quite narrow with very little width, like a thin waistline. This makes for difficult approach shots to the greens, as there is very little room for error on the narrow greens. It makes for an interesting and challenging day on the course. In summary, Chardonnay is a good golf course, well maintained, staffed by competent and cordial employees. I recommend this golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a incredible layout

Your views are all vineyards. Greens are tough to hold. Love that.
All chips must be high to land soft , or they are gone.
Highly recommend this one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

THIS COURSE HAS DIFFCULT GREENS

THIS COURSE WAS TEE TO GREEN CHALLENGING BUT NOT OVERWELMING. THE GREENS WERE THE MOST DIFFICULT. THEY WERE HARD TO READ AND THE SPEED WAS NOT CONSISTENT THROUGH OUT THE COURSE. OVERALL I WAS PLEASED WITH THE CONDITION OF THE COURSE EXCEPT FOR THE TEE BOXES WERE IN HORRIBLE SHAPE. SOME TEE BOXES IT WAS HARD TO FIND A DECENT SPOT TO HIT FROM.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tough on golf now tee times

Member oriented golf course. Look down on non-member
specially discounted tee times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Plenty good course.

Plenty good course. Greens and fairways in good shape. Cart paths are quite beat up, but that's not a big deal. Tee boxes were chewed up. Pace of play that day was awful!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens are good, tee boxes need A LOT of work

decent but no course marshals to speed up slow groups. Tee boxes are not level, need a lot of work

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

challenging but fun course with great views

This course isn't difficult to the point that it's frustrating, but it definitely requires some accuracy on approach. The greens are fast, and often don't break as much as one would expect. Overall its a good time and the food is great, too.

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

Great greens, super staff.

Greens were extraordinarily good...but wicked! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. This is a really nice course worth putting on your agenda when in the Napa area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Napa Valley Gem

This course was in fantastic shape with a great layout. Best value in Napa Valley!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great location and scenery

I love playing golf at Chardonney. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful and ez to get to. Keep it going. Thank you, Dale

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Time of play was long . Two of the players hit from the Black Tees and should not have been on those tees.

Great course. Will be playing it again on Monday the 11th of Feb. with the SIRS

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is in beautiful setting especially in summer and fall, elevation changes a couple 3 teir greens.

Odd driving range layout but really nice place to play, definetly going back a few times.

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

Going Deep!

If you like hitting the long ball then this is your course!!
6 par 5's , 6 par 4's and 6 par 3's. even though there are 6 par 3's they are still fun and challenging .
I love the the rest of the course........super enjoyable lots a fun!
ps and the ladies get a good break from the yellow tees!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has excellent maintenance....

Excellent. Greens are PGA rating! You better try it. But you better expect little bit of funny layout like 3 par 3s and 3 par 5s and 3 par 4s in front and back nines. Except that everything is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fantastic course..not too far from the city.

Great course in Napa..surrounded by vineyards..great scenery and a different and enjoyable golf experience..highly recommend.

May be slow at times..

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great winter condition, fantastic staff, great meal

Great day of golf ! After arriving, staff offered to move us to the first tee time (in front of a three foursomes in a group), since there were three of us. We took it. Course was in great shape, greens were smooth and fast. No mud or drainage issues. On course beverages. At lunch (salmon) which was fantastic in the View Bar and Grill overlooking course. It was so good, we asked if there were openings, we got in and played until sundown ! almost 36 holes. Great day !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a great course, especially if your can get a deal on Golfnow.

This course has a little of everything, elevation changes, dog-legs, water and great views of the surrounding hill sides and the vineyards that frame the fairways . The fair ways are fair and the greens are large and well maintained. There are several tees for all levels. After you play here for the 1st time, you'll want to come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very good course

Very contoured greens with challenging pin placements to different tiers or even doglegs on greens up to 60 YARDS wide. Fairways trimmed beautifully.. Bunkers well kept. Gorgeous views. A putting green that's puttable. Practice bunkers and large long range. Uncrowded conditions most days.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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