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 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
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

its great enjoyable golf course always good greens

I always enjoy playing chardonnay gc regarless its foggy soggy 7 am winter tee time or 3 pm mid summer tee time I always have a great time playing this course...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Single that grouped up with a member

Booked a single for 7:57 am tee time. I ended up grouping up with a member and starting on back nine first. Experience was awesome with having the local knowledge of the course to help me guide through some of the more challenging holes. Bernie gave me tips on greens and even some info on how Chardonnay used to be a 27 that was coverted to an 18 hole course. Greens were challenging and for the most part the course was dry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I actually think this is a "must do" on the list.

I have to say that I am a 13 capper and my son is a 6. Ths course kicked both our butts from the "double magnum" tees (3 away from the tips I thik). I honestly think that we should have played 1 back from the forward tees to really enjoy it.
Super beautiful surroundings and in good condition. Greens were fast that day. Couln't get to practice as the range was closed for some reason, so we were tight from traveling and cold (fog). Still a very good experience and we will definitely be back for revenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

always a fun course to play

Got a great rate; can't beat this course for $40; beautiful drive out there and course was in top of the line shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course was in good condition even with the rain

I played this course in the middle of 3 storms. only one of the greens had standing water. All the other greens rolled true. with the amount of rain we have had, this course was in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has great features and feel different.

I like this course than feel like your in winery.
I want play again ASAP.

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

Wide open and fun

Each year my youngest son and I take advantage of the Thanksgiving Holiday with 18 holes. Last year we played in Southern California, this year it was Northern California’s turn to challenge us. We choose the Chardonnay Golf Club because I hate playing around houses, I’m a 14 handicap. The course is better in person than any picture on the internet. We had a 7:57am tee time, so we arrived at 7:00am to hit a few buckets and warm up a bit. The driving range was a bit small compared to a few others I have practiced on, so my boy and I shared a spot. It is nice being able to hit off the grass to warm up, as opposed to a mat. We went off right on time and lucky for us we were paired up with a local guy who happen to show up as a single. His course knowledge helped us both to play a great round. From the tee box, to the fairways, to the green the course was in excellent condition. Not a lot roll in the fairways, but the green were rolling true and fast, even with the morning dew sitting on them. Just as the reviews had mentioned it took all of five hours to play. We had a few groups in front of us that seemed to be playing a bit slow, but it all made since at the end of the round when I saw these same groups making the exchange of money in the club house. If you’re ever in the Napa area, I strongly recommend you play this course at least once. It is a bit of a challenge for a 14 handicap hitting off the green tees, but it is worth the money and the people that work in the pro shop and the restaurant are super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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