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Lake Chabot Golf Course - The 18 Hole Course

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4.0
1065 Reviews (1065)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
528
3 Stars
221
2 Stars
68
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
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94.4%
Recommend this course
911 out of 1065 reviews
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3.9
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.0
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.3%
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41 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
This hilly, narrow course offers a genuine challenge with a rare par-6 closer, dramatic elevation changes, and impressive bay area views. Friendly staff, strong value, and consistently well-maintained greens make it a rewarding and affordable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 5984 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.3

Situated within the Oakland Hills, Lake Chabot Golf Course offers stunning views that stretch across Oakland, Bay Bridge, and the Lake Chabot area. The course has been a local favorite since it first opened in 1932. Slight changes have been made over the years to improve the layout but it has always maintained its playability. The terrain is hilly, which makes flat lies hard to find. Accuracy and precise shot placement will get you far. The stretch of holes from the 15th to the finish has the best scenery on the golf course. From the risk-reward 15th hole, you can see all the way to San Francisco. The unique final hole is a par 6 that plays to a whopping 673 yards from the back tees. It's a straight, downhill hole with a memorable view.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 5984 yards 69.3 119
White 72 5615 yards 67.3 115
White (W) 71 5615 yards 72.8 123
Red 72 5172 yards 65.1 111
Red (W) 71 5172 yards 70.1 116
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Scorecard for Lake Chabot Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 69.3/119 372 149 464 480 382 314 188 491 175 3015 313 419 156 286 369 259 307 193 667 2969 5984
White M: 67.3/115 W: 72.8/123 357 140 458 459 371 275 178 484 141 2863 290 338 120 273 356 244 302 180 649 2752 5615
Red M: 65.1/111 W: 70.1/116 342 132 447 424 359 261 167 358 134 2624 271 331 107 244 280 219 292 166 638 2548 5172
Handicap 1 13 9 7 15 11 5 3 17 16 2 18 10 4 14 6 8 12
Par 4 3 5 5 4 4 3 5 3 36 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 6 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 15 7 1 13 5 9 11 17 12 10 18 6 8 16 4 14 2
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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Lock Willie Watson (1923)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Lake Chabot Junior Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes, during weekdays
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Cafe

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.0
1065 Reviews (1065)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 39
Patio Dining 20
Watching the Game 19
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 97
Forced Carries 31
Plays Long 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 74
Locals 70
Advanced Golfers 32
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 68
Worth the Drive 44
Near the Airport 22

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RuhongJiang
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dorgs221
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wiedlin
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Slooow

The views are tremendous. But the course is run down and the play level is poor. More beer drinkers than golfers, which is fine, but no idea how to keep pace. Cart paths were last replaced in the 1970s. Tee boxes akin to a DMZ. I want to like it but a 5.5 hour round is just a bummer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u000002971124
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jupiter540
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played on newly aerated greens.

Perfect time for fast game and golf shots testing. Best score ever for a high handicap, with 4 birdies on the round of 75. Love the course's challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joesil2000
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314159728793
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much better than I remember

Played Lake Chabot last year and thought the conditions were so-so. Very pleasantly surprised to find the conditions had improved significantly and I really enjoyed playing this course yesterday. Look forward to coming back. And the price/value is very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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msolorzano
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

I’ve played here twice. If I rated it based on how good of a score I got the it’s be 1 star, but rating it based on how well the course is maintained and the overall condition, perfect score

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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pop2you
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good golf course

We really enjoyed playing this 18-hole golf course. The layout was beautiful and the round was a lot of fun. The only thing to be aware of is that the putting greens were very sandy, which made putting a bit challenging. Overall, still a great experience on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Yusuf1728842
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neighborhood course

Would be nice to have something to eat and a beverage after the round can’t wait till the clubhouse is finished

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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JGivens
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Horribly maintained fairways and rough

The fairways in rough were in terrible condition. The only reason it's not getting one star is because the greens were okay.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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troygaspar
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jvgiannosa67
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some Tee Boxes were pretty torn up, but fairways and greens were in really good condition. Greens were super fast and hard to read. Overall Very Happy with the course. I’ve seen it A Lot worse in the past.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314161793735
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

February 2026

Challenging course but very playable with excellent bay area views. Snack stand offers delicious food with great service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Baroda98
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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fabregaswang
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Jaredg4115
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jrreid
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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chenkang
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jupiter540
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

My golf

It was a fine day for golfing. Grouped with a great 3some. Golf Course was a great challenge for the game. Today, good shots outnumbered the bad shots. Felt like I was doing something right on my swing. Will play the course again soon weather permitting.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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