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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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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4.1
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.6%
Recommend this course
38 out of 49 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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Woodlands Course at Chateau Elan Golf Club
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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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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played

Greens are a disaster

I have played both courses and enjoy the layout.. Staff and pace of play... But this time 8/10/15 the greens were unplayable... They have some rot or fungus... Can not recommended until the greens are fixed.. Maybe cool weather will bring a change
M.
Ps this was a supper deal for 23$ other wise would have quit after 3rd hole and asked for refund

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has excellent potential

This course at this time has greens in severe disarray. They are burned out, bumpy and difficult to putt on. The tee boxes need repairs and upgrading. The pace of play on this Saturday was slow and could have been addressed by the ambassadors. The weather was rather hot and there was only one beverage cart working the 18-hole course. Water coolers with cold water and cups were available every 3-4 holes. The fairways
were in decent shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fun course, poor greens, slow play

Played today, Aug. 8, 2015. I really like the course and will likely play again. However, the greens are in poor shape with bare spots and black mold. The pace of play was super slow. Our foursome waited every shot and finished in 5hrs.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Horrible greens

For a resort to have a course with burnt out greens and divot marks everywhere is ridiculous. If I was staying there for a getaway, I would be extremely disappointed at the conditions of both courses (1 was closed). I would not recommend going there for 2-3 night stay. The only good thing is the pace of play was great, probably because we were one of the first tee times og the day.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

woodlands

Greens very slow and the Bent grass in distress. the rest of the course in good conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Nothing ruins a great experience like slow play. Excuses are many but move people along or pull them off, for faster players to play through. 5 1/2 hour round with 8:00 a.m. Tee time is unacceptable.

I'll return on a weekday, the staff is great the course has character.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Mixed Feelings on the condition of this course

I have to start my review by stating. "I was not happy with the condition of the greens". The rest of the course was in great condition. They have upgraded the bunkers and the sand in them good job. The fairways and the rough are very healthy. The greens seem to be on the brink of burning out. a lot of brown patches. The balls marks I blame on the inconsiderate golfers. More courses in Georgia need to return to mini verde Bermuda the summers are very harsh to bent grass greens. Great layout but I would wait until it cools down before I return

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Chateau Elan Woodlands

The course was in good shape and the greens were in better than good shape, Course was challenging , but could be gotten with your "A" game!!! Would definitely come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course Conditions

The Woodlands course offers it's challenges but the layout is very nice. I had a great golfing experience. The course conditions would have been perfect if the guests would take care of the greens by not dragging their feet and repairing ball marks. There were some kids playing in front of us that obviously missed a few classes on etiquette.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice layout, but also very tight

We had an enjoyable round of golf at Chateau Elan Woodlands course. This course proved very challenging for my high handicap game. Some areas were quite tight, and there were also a good number of blind shots. The course was in pretty good shape, but someone needs to teach people how to reapir their balll marks. I was surprised by the number that had been left with obviously no attempt to fix. Can't blame that on the course. The staff was excellent. Will probably play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Look Else Where

I would suggest that you look at playing at another course.. I booked this via golfnow and was called later in the day say the course is overbooked a that my booking was cancelled. How can you trust a course that would cancel you reservation?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Woodlands

Excellent!!! What a course!! Played in a foursome and finished in 4 and 1/2 hours. Only problem is that is was almost 100 degrees!! Greens were in great shape. You can actually stick a ball in june!! Absolutely amazing experience!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Imroving each month

The course has improved. New sand traps, better mowing practices are some of the most obvious
Evidence of additional improvements are underway in several areas as you play.
The last 18 months of efforts are beginning to show results.
Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great staff. Awesome course

I wanted Instagram nearly every hole!! The views are great and the condition of the course was simply perfect. I have a new favorite place to play!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

best course I experienced in near Atlanta.

I was the first player at 7:00 am in the woodland course, so there was too much morning dew on the green. But even though there were drop of dew, i was not disappoint the course conditions. Because it was the various challenging hole. Every hole you make a different strategy. Absolutely I want to play this course not chateau course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Condition

Udes to play here quite often, will have to resume!, it has improved.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

review

in good shape challenging to play, John at the counter is great and so are the other ladies , great place

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Cool Day

The greens were in excellent shape, but the course needed some work. We played the Woodlands and the fair and tee boxes needed some work, especially the fairways. Still very wet in lot of spot, not much green, making hard to locate the ball, and need a cut. Played in the afternoon, so food selection was slim to none.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

One of my favorites

Definitely worth checking it out, little challenging

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only play if it's discounted

I don't know if they're running into financial troubles but upkeep, especially on the greens is poor. A good track but only play there if you get a really good deal. Not worth the regular green fees.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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