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Chateau Elan Golf Club - Chateau Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
311
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
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
The course layout and well-maintained conditions consistently impress, with smooth greens and thick rough that rewards accurate ball-striking. Friendly staff and a reliable pace of play make for a smooth, enjoyable round at solid value.
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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Chateau Course at Chateau Elan Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brut | 71 | 7030 yards | 73.8 | 137 |
| Muscadine | 71 | 6484 yards | 71.3 | 129 |
| Cabernet | 71 | 5900 yards | 69.1 | 123 |
| Cabernet (W) | 71 | 5900 yards | 74.5 | 136 |
| Barbera | 71 | 5373 yards | 66.7 | 120 |
| Barbera (W) | 71 | 5373 yards | 71.7 | 122 |
| Port (W) | 71 | 5092 yards | 70.1 | 119 |
Scorecard for Chateau
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver M: 73.7/138 | 380 | 413 | 547 | 423 | 442 | 181 | 420 | 200 | 577 | 3583 | 397 | 415 | 194 | 444 | 428 | 566 | 176 | 372 | 455 | 3447 | 7030 |
| Green M: 71.2/133 W: 77.2/145 | 344 | 383 | 519 | 415 | 405 | 160 | 375 | 185 | 553 | 3339 | 375 | 368 | 162 | 393 | 400 | 536 | 159 | 328 | 424 | 3145 | 6484 |
| Gold M: 68.8/122 W: 74.3/135 | 322 | 369 | 483 | 358 | 386 | 136 | 352 | 155 | 502 | 3063 | 325 | 318 | 149 | 358 | 381 | 494 | 121 | 295 | 396 | 2837 | 5900 |
| Blue M: 66.3/116 W: 71.6/122 | 322 | 330 | 451 | 303 | 333 | 136 | 330 | 155 | 450 | 2810 | 325 | 318 | 149 | 288 | 281 | 451 | 121 | 295 | 335 | 2563 | 5373 |
| Black M: 64.6/110 W: 69.7/117 | 266 | 330 | 451 | 303 | 333 | 96 | 330 | 121 | 450 | 2680 | 287 | 287 | 120 | 288 | 281 | 451 | 115 | 248 | 335 | 2412 | 5092 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Course Details
Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Meeting Facilities
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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Chateau Elan (Chateau), hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Chateau Elan (Chateau), hole 14 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Chateau Elan (Chateau), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Photo submitted by u983214393 on 06/04/2023
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Photo submitted by u983214393 on 06/04/2023
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by dak121 on 06/27/2022
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Photo submitted by markpijr on 06/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004412790 on 02/08/2021
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Photo submitted by Justincred1able on 08/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004202471 on 06/23/2020
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Photo submitted by mmckinsey22 on 05/24/2020
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Early morning 3rd hole Photo submitted by u000001364258 on 10/21/2019
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This was the #13 green if i'm not mistaken. Can see how nice the sand bunkers were and how nice the green was. Photo submitted by bryan6804634 on 09/16/2016
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 03/23/2026
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Greens were in perfect shape. Tee boxes need some work,bad
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Relative Terms
A twist off bottle with a cork bottle price.
You can play this level golf course for <$35 anywhere.
I will not be back.
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/23/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Probably the best public course I’ve played in a while
Course conditions were very good, greens firm and quick, felt like a mid tier private club.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/14/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
And they have wine?
Came to play on a day off. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check-in was easy. It was 30 degrees out so no one else was around. Had a blast despite the cold temps. Everything was well maintained. Greens were in great shape, rough was challenging but fair. Only negative is they apparently clean up orphaned golf balls religiously, so I didn’t find any but left a few for those that come after. Would play again.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/14/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
Everything was in really good condition. Greens were well maintained along with fairways. Staff were really great! I played late right to carts in there was a lot of cart traffic from the residents while trying to finish up but they where respectful and keep there distance from players. Overall a very nice course I would recommend and would play again.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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