Chateau Elan Golf Club - Woodlands Course

Played many times. We've always liked the layout. Course was as good as could be expected given the conditions.

People who work the course are always courteous and helpful.

Sand was in really good shape, and frankly aimed for it on most holes as it was the best surface on the course.

The problem is that there is no mention on GolfNow as to the state of the course.

The bridge to get to the course was out. No signs, until you turned around to leave, then there were signs to an alternative entrance. An easy to post course condition, but no mention.

Recently aerated greens... and fairways... and rough. Not micro punches, the ball nearly fit in the punches off the green. Frequently joked that even the cart path looked aerated. An easy to post course condition, but no mention.

in preparing for the spring/summer, many of the fairways were nearly grass free, looking scraped. An easy to post course condition, but no mention.

GolfNow is very convenient. guess that's all that can be said.

In another area of the review process GolfNow asks one to rate the site, and that it won't be published as part of the review. I feel it is important enough that i have copied my response to that question here.

do the work, call the course, ask questions about the playing conditions. Certainly more effort, but it is simply too disappointing to have your weekly round frequently ruined by lack of information.

This is coming from someone who has booked multiple hundreds of rounds through this site and its predecessors.

Great layout , challenging holes. My only complaint is greens aren't always the best but keep in mind this is not the nicest course at chateau the one for members only is obviously nicer but still this is a great course in good shape.

Definitely a must play in the area, keep the ball in play. The scenery is very nice and so are the houses. Played in tournament so the cost may not reflect what you might pay. There are a lot of blind tee shots so be careful. The greens are large and receptive to well played shots and the greens roll well although there were a few greens with some issues. My usual struggles are with par 4's but not on this course, they played well for me although some were long from the back tees. Play it if you get a chance.

The woodlands course at Chaeau Elan is a good track but not the best at Chateau Elan. The day I played it rained about an inch and the back nine was so saturated, it was almost unplayable. I didn't give the course three stars because of the weather but I have heard that the course is definitely better in the sun. The greens remained about an eight on the stimp meter and the fairways were not that bad. The bunkers were the only issue, but I never got it one so it didn't matter. The resort and clubhouse are both very nice after the recent renovations. The resort is very sporty and is much of the best resorts in the state. The solid array of three courses and a par three course is a nice touch. I think the whole resort is very nice and define try recommend the Cheatue course, and the legends course.

My friend Tony called me yesterday morning wanting to play golf. I wasn't to keen on playing since it had been early November since I had hit a ball. But, with a little encouragement I went ahead and booked us with Chateau and even the course and weather were excellent. Chateau Chateau Course is in excellent shape. The greens were true and rolled smooth. The weather was awesome for January and ended in short sleeves. We played with a ex-mini-tour member (Michael) and he was absolutely the nicest person to have played with. He offered some tips which I felt privileged to have gotten and helped with my ball striking. If you haven't played this course this winter you owe it to yourself to play it.

1. Great conditions for the time of the year

2. Played through a 4-some, 3-some, 2-some and we finished in about 3 hours

3. Greens were in great shape except for #17 but they had common sense to place the pin at a good area

Course was fun to play and was in great condition. Would love to go back and play anytime.

Been several years since last played the Woodlands. Found a decent deal on GolfNow and had a very good winter round on a January weekend. Overall the course was in good shape with a few bad places on a few greens but nothing to be upset with. Greens rolled well and the undulation and size made three putts a possibility if you were not below the hole. Wish the course would offer more deals during the year.

I was staying at the resort for the weekend so decided to go at and play the woodlands course. The clubhouse was very nice and spacious. The plants around the clubhouse was very nice and the staff was very nice. I found the driving range different because there was a creek to the right of the range gobbling up some balls. The putting area was a little small but got the job done. The toughest challenge was finding your ball in the middle of the fairways with the extreme amount of leaves. The first hole is very short and downhill. 2 is a cool hole you can layup short of the creek or drive over which is about 270 over the creek. Water is to the right of the green. 4 was a cool hole and I liked the par 3 6th. 9 was cool as well. Ten was a tough start on the back nine. 12 is a tough par 3 and 13 is just strange with the water and rough. 16 was a great par 3 being able to see the road and housing development. 18 was a LONG par 5 and was a tough elevated green. The food in the clubhouse is second to none. I recommend staying at the inn and taking a wine tour on your weekend here.

Awesome course and good flow. Maintainance was great!

I was a little surprised that the corse was not in better condition for a Chateau Elan course. The fairways need watering and the greens although quite nice have many ball marks. The course is designed well and it was lots of fun to play. The staff were very courteous and friendly!! Please ask members and players to repair their ball marks.

The course is in nice shape now. Only a couple spots on 2-3 greens that need a bit of time to grow back since they aerated after Labor Day. Enjoy!

Very challenge and beautiful course.

I really enjoyed play and much fun!

Seems easy but very tricky

I like to play more often.

Course layout is great. Love playing Woodlands. Wish the gre no were in better shape. Heat and fungus has stressed the greens.

This is a great layout, very interesting to play. Lots of elevation, great service however the greens are average at best, they need at least 3 weeks of good weather. Not worth the current asking price until the greens improve. A stop at the winery is a must.

Throughout the game, I got complaints from the players just because I chose the course. If you want to have good golf day with friends, I recommend you to choose the other courses.

It had been a while since we last played here. It has gone down hill badly. The greens had been punched and they needed much more help than that, numerous bare spots and it looked like fungal growth as well. The sand in the traps was very fine and soft . too fine and much too soft. Don't know where they are spending their money at the "fine resort"?

I have played here a dozen times or more over the years. I enjoy Woodlands much more than the Chateau course. It is not overly challenging but the collection of holes offers a good variety meaning, no two holes are the same.

The worst part is that the finish is quite lack luster. You have a super short par 4, a silly downhill par 3 with OB left (if you hook the ball just role past this hole) then another super shot par 4 with OB left and woods right. Just hit iron off the tee short of the bunker on the right and concede a 9-iron into the green.

Overall for the hot deal rate, this course is a good value.

Don't let the scorecard length fool you, this course is tough no matter what tees you chose. We played the tips, but at 6700 yards, we felt like we played a course over 7000 yards. The key to the Woodlands course is you must drive the ball well off the tee. The one factor that really separates the Woodlands course from its sister course, Chateau, is, as the name implies, the woods. There is trouble off most tees both left and right and being able to work the ball both ways is key to having a low score here.

This is a nice course with great amenities . Greens are nice and soft and hold the ball. Just wish more people would fix there ball marks. Green have spots from to many balls. If you can get a deal during the hot part of the day you should give it a go.