Chateau Elan GC
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4.1
742 Reviews (742)
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
79.5%
Recommend this course
615 out of 742 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.4%
Recommend this course
40 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
A scenic, narrow layout with welcoming staff and smooth pace of play makes this course consistently rewarding to visit. Strong amenities including a well-regarded restaurant and top-notch carts offer solid value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6735 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.1

Chateau Elan boasts three public courses, two championship courses and a nine-hole course, as well as a private golf club, The Legends. The Woodlands Course is one of the public courses. It is considered the most scenic of the three championship layouts with stunning views of the north Georgia foothills and a landscape of sparkling lakes and towering trees. Of the two public championship golf courses, the Woodlands is considered to be slightly more challenging thanks to several tree-lined holes that require a fair amount of accuracy. The rolling terrain provides plenty of elevation changes, so be prepared for some tricky blind shots. The lakes and ponds dotting the course come into play on several holes as well. Although it enjoys a beautiful mountain setting, Chateau Elan is conveniently only 40 minutes from Atlanta.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1996)

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

Meeting Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
742 Reviews (742)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Brunch 10
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Bunkers 24
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
A Weekend Splurge 22
Playing Multiple Courses 21
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 35
Worth the Drive 24
In the 'Burbs 12

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

great course with good maintenance condition

green and fairway condition is quality good.
course design also little challenging but not too difficult.
tee box has also good condition.
one of my favorite in this area

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
chateauelangolf
Commented on 01/04/2016

Hi DoKyoo6943376,

We are proud to be one of your favorite courses in the area!

We hope to see you again in 2016!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value

Woodlands is my favorite compared to Chateau. Length allows for driver on many holes. Always a challenge. You have think your way around course. Greens in great shape and running very fast. Snack cart came around plenty of times and very friendly. $49 is a great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
chateauelangolf
Commented on 01/04/2016

Hi Michael3100219,

Thank you very much for the 4 star review!

We appreciate you taking the time to write a review about your time with us.

We look forward to seeing you in 2016!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overrated

Slow round, unfriendly starter, just average conditions. It was ok but not great

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
chateauelangolf
Commented on 12/02/2015

Hi Buck6212412,

We are sorry to hear that we did not exceed your expectations. Please email us at chateauelangolf@outlook.com to speak further about your experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

ChateauElanGolfMgmt

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

WET DAY

ME AND A BUDDY GOT THE 15 DOLLAR SPECIAL
AND WHAT A DEAL, NICE TO GET OUT ON A FIRST CLASS COURSE EVERY SO OFTEN. STAFF WAS GREAT, WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY WHICH IS NOT THE CASE AT SOME NICE CLUBS WHEN YOU SHOW UP WITH YOUR GOLF NOW PRINTOUT.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
chateauelangolf
Commented on 11/11/2015

Hi daveloffler,

Thank you so much for the 5 star review!

We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time.

Come back and see us soon!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course

The course was a lot of fun to play. There was a nice variety of holes, both challenging and easier. The course conditions were fine. There was maybe 3 greens that still had some work to be done but they were improving compared to the previous comments. I felt the pro shop and starter were friendly and we played in about 4 hours. I can't wait to come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
chateauelangolf
Commented on 11/05/2015

Hi jdawg614,

Thank you very much for the kind words towards our staff. We are happy that you enjoyed your round and we hope to see you again soon!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Picturesque Golf

Having played the Chateau course in the past we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the Wiodlands course was. The scenery was beautiful, and we felt very secluded. Expecting a long round as it was a Saturday morning, we were pleased that we played in under four hours
I look forward to returning for more fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
chateauelangolf
Commented on 10/27/2015

Hi Jmq1776,

Thank you very much for the 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day of Golf w/ Perfect Weather

The staff was very welcoming and friendly upon arrival. The price was fair and booked through Golfnow. This was my first time playing here and had high expectations due to the course being a part of a winery and all. I was slightly dissapointed overall as I expected the amenities and the course to be over the top nice. Don't get me wrong, the place and course are great but just not 'wow' great. Also, the greens certainly are not in the best shape. Overall I would rate my experience as a 7/10. Did love the fact that we were able to play 9 more holes after we finished 18 for just $15...couldn't played 18 more for only $25 but we didn't have enough time. Would recommend as a nice course, especially if you can find a good price on Golfnow or somewhere else online...just don't expect to be blown away.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
chateauelangolf
Commented on 10/27/2015

Hi mimi0327,

We appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience with us. We're happy you had a great day of golf with perfect weather! We hope to see you again soon!

ChateauElanMgmt

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

poor customer service

upon arrival there were no carts available and there was really nobody available to guide us;
the course layout is really nice, but the course maintenance must have been lacking this year;
a lot of greens were damaged and many ball marks were not repaired;

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
chateauelangolf
Commented on 10/22/2015

Hi jdorsch,

We are sorry to hear that we did not exceed your expectations. We are always striving to provide the best customer service. If you would like to speak further, please email us at chateauelangolf@outlook.com.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Tees and fairways in good shape but greens a little sketchy - very soft with rough patches in certain spots, sometimes around where the holes were cut. With the greens as big as they are they could have placed the holes in the better part of the greens!

Overall an enjoyable course and will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
chateauelangolf
Commented on 10/22/2015

Hi rkreineke,

We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time at the course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout Bad Greens

Great place to stay & play, but greens were terrible. Be sure to check with staff on conditions befor you go.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 264
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course but the greens were awful

I had never played the course before. I have stayed at Chateau Elan several times before so I wanted to play one of their courses. Before I went out I asked the pro shop which course had the better greens and they told me the Woodland course had the better greens. The course was beautiful and an awesome course layout with lots of challenges. However, the greens were terrible. I have not played on greens with so many ball marks that had not been fixed and bare spots on the greens in a very long time. I would expect those types of greens at a $20 public course, not a nice resort course. If they would fix the greens and make them to be in as good of condition as the rest of the course, I would love to play that course on a regular basis but until the greens are repaired and improved, I will not be back there anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful, but somewhat challenging.

While this course is beautiful and well- maintained,
there are several holes that do not reward a good drive.
These holes slant sharply to the rough and even though you may hit a drive in the middle of the fairway, it can easily wind up in the heavy rough because of the fairways running so sharply to the
rough.
On the other hand, it is a beautiful course and only somewhat challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always enjoyable.

This is a resort course with an executive, medium, and all you can handle Woodlands. ALL layouts are impressive, challenging, and will have you thinking do I have time for another round.
Staff is beyond kind and helpful. Truly helpful, not the plastic, salty concern you may get elsewhere. Wonderful people. Some greens have been affected, weather wise, but not to effect your roll. A must play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course. Greens have taking a beating this summer

Love playing this course. Greens were on rough shape yesterday.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, one bad day.

I've played here before many times and it is a really nice course: friendly staff, great set up, & well maintained. But on Labor Day 2015, it wasn't as usual. Greens had been aerated and very bumpy. Two groups ahead of us were very slow and had no idea about pace. Two groups behind us quit playing. There was no ranger to keep them going. It happens. It still a good course. Maybe I should play on weekdays.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Terrible Greens

I've played the Chateau Elan Woodlands course several times and the greens this past weekend were in terrible shape - the worst greens I've ever played on, I believe. It would have been easier putting on a gravel driveway.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor Greens

These were the worst greens that I have played on all year long. Based on the conditions you would have thought it was early spring and not late summer. I will give them another chance but it will be next year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

worst ever

confition was worst ever in my short golf life.
greens are patchs and weeds all over the place.
grass was not blown from the fairways.
needs more TLC.
not worth for $50 at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spotty greens

Greens were not in good condition... May have been a disease that effected them recently. A lot of ball marks that were not fixed by golfers that effected the greens as well. Fairways were in decent condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Value

Good round at Chateau Elan Woodlands. The course is in great shape though the greens are suffering with heat and the play. The bunkers are fantastic and it's the best sand in the Atlanta area. Though it's a little out of the way from Atlanta, it's worth the drive and the course is challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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