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4.4
859 Reviews (859)
5 Stars
428
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
89.6%
Recommend this course
765 out of 859 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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4.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.6%
Recommend this course
70 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7030 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.8

Although Chateau Elan Golf Club & Resort is just 40 minutes from Atlanta, the panoramic views of the north Georgia foothills make it feel much further from the city. The club boasts two public championship courses and a nine-hole course as well as The Legends, a private golf club. In addition to the golf, Chateau Elan is also home to a full production winery. The Chateau Course is one of the public championship golf courses. The layout wanders across 170 acres, winding around a lake and two creeks. Water, not surprisingly, comes into play on more than half of the holes but there are also 87 bunkers strategically placed throughout to watch out for. There is thick Bermuda rough bordering the contoured fairways too. It is more open than the slightly more challenging Woodlands Course, the other public championship golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1989) Denis Griffiths (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Dave Pelz Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim; Collared shirt required for men.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
859 Reviews (859)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 9
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 28
Bunkers 26
Elevation Changes 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 24
Entertaining Clients 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
At a Resort 21
In the 'Burbs 20

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Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

This was a wonderful course and the staff is very helpful.

This was the first time playing this course. The staff were wonderful and helpful. The course was in good condition and the play had a great pace to it. Will play it again for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

My first time at the course

excellent course...highly recommend...fairways and greens top notch Friendly people at club house and very helpful to a newbe like me.

Thanks for the memory

Thomas J Lashinsky

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Updated Clubhouse

The new clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant at Chateau Elan are truly first class. The Chateau course fairways and greens were in beautiful shape while a few of the tee boxes were a bit the worse for wear. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. A great course at a wonderful price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Woodlands

I didn’t like Woodlands as much as I liked the Elan course but it was still a solid experience. Course was in good shape, pace was good & the course was challenging. I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A number if Improvements

I have played this course a lot in the early 2000s. They improve the pro shop, the course layout, and the restaurant.

Look forward to go there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Chateau Corse is great, but hole 7 under construction

The course is in great condition but hole 7 is under major reconstruction.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

If you live in Atlanta area you should play there

I live in Atlanta and Chateau Elan is one of my 10 favorite courses to play within one hour drive time. It's a great course for the money! The two courses have a fun layout, greens are quick, most tee boxes are clean, staff is friendly and houses around the course are pretty to look at! The course is not perfect but it is a public course and for what you pay it's a great deal! The club house with restaurant is perfect and comfortable for lunch, dinner or just drinks. I love their patio as well as their bar inside. Friendliest and most competent person working there without a doubt is Brittany, easy to recognize with her red lips and cute smile! She alone is reason to visit that golf course and stop by the restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

We appreciate the kind comments about your round! We look forward to seeing you again for another one soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course was in good shape with the exception of a few tee boxes. Pace of play was pretty slow due to not having a starter. Definitely a great value and would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the comments about the pace of play and have forwarded those onto management. We hope to see you again for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Chateau Elan GC

This place was a blast to play, the layout is BEAUTIFUL! It takes all the shota you have or don't have....lol, anyhow I will be playing this course AGAIN. I thank all the staff there for such an enjoyable time.

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Respectfully

CPR

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thank you so much for the kind comments!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review! Book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great lay out

Greens run true, great layout, Fast play when get out early. Caveat- make sure you grab all stuff out of cart- they take it away quickly

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for the great review! Book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day for golf

Course staff, layout and whole experience was top notch! Will come again! Grill at pro shop was also worth a trip

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Chateau Elan Golf!

Played On
Reviews 264
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course - Always in Great Condition

I always like playing Chateau Elan golf courses. They course is always in great condition. Due to being spring, the fairways had recently been aerated, but it did not pose any problems as all courses must aerate in order to keep conditions nice.

The Greens were great (quick, smooth, firm and rolled true). The clubhouse was recently remodeled and now is top notch, just like the courses.

I will definitely be back, especially since you can frequently find great deals on golfnow. The practice facilities are also excellent, and this course is home to one of the Dave Pelz short game schools.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for the great comments and review! We hope to see you again for another round soon.

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Recently Punched

Some of the fairways have been aerated recently, grass is still dormant, and surprisingly dry. Overall a nice course and enjoyed the day, just wish I would have known this ahead of time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for the great review! We appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review! Book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard fast greens

Course in decent shape considering all the rain we’ve had. Greens were hard and fast, but in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
chateauelangolf
Commented on 06/13/2019

Hello, thanks for the great review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Chateau Elan Golf!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Unbearable slow pace

Tried to take my dad out for his birthday today for 18 at this place... took us 2.5 hours to get through 9 holes. No ranger anywhere to move people along and no answer from the clubhouse. We were waiting 15-20 min in between shots. Quit after 9...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoyable course!

We always like to play here! Today the course was unusually wet, especially in the middle fairway. We thought it would have dried out by our tee time, but not so much!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/13/2019

Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Chateau Elan Golf Club!

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