Chateau Elan Golf Club - Woodlands Course

We looked forward to 18 holes on Saturday but pace of play turned out to be ridiculous. After taking 3 hours to complete the front nine, we decided to leave the course when we drove up to the 11th tee and there were 3 other groups already on that hole.

This course was a pretty fun course to play, although it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The course was very fair in the fact that the greens were smooth and putts rolled pure. What stood out most to me was how deceptive the distance of the course played. On the scorecard you may see 6700 from the tips, but the doglegs, uphill approaches, long par 3's, and windy nature of the course will make it an awesome challenge. For the price we paid ($48 through GolfNow) there are some other courses I would rather play, seeing this place needed some renovations. (Carts were pretty old, clubhouse/grill is in desperate need of renovations). If you are looking for a challenge based only on the course itself with some beautiful houses for some nice views built in, this is a pretty nice course. I just expected a lot more overall knowing the high class level of the other Chateu Elan amenities. I plan on giving this place another shot once the course has greened up a bit over the Spring.

The course was great nice scenery. The greens was a bit fast for the winter.There certain holes that are challenging with lakes.

Course is fair but challenging. The staff is always very pleasant and helpful. We try to play the Woodlands every chance we get.

The staff was great to work with. The course was very playable even in wet conditions.

Weather was not forecast to be good but took advantage of a great rate for weekend play. Weather held off for the whole round. The course was empty so was able to enjoy the round at a good pace. Greens were great - this course is always challenging - will be back!

The staff was very friendly and professional. Great course, very well maintained

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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;

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!

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

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.

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.

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.