Lake Chabot Golf Course - The 18 Hole Course
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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.
| 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 |
| 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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Photo submitted by u314159844623 on 08/08/2025
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Hole 18, Par 6, WOW Photo submitted by HighProof on 10/22/2024
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Photo submitted by HighProof on 10/22/2024
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Photo submitted by HighProof on 10/22/2024
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Photo submitted by HighProof on 10/22/2024
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18th hole-Par 6 Photo submitted by bnguyen27 on 06/03/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163510750 on 01/31/2023
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Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 08/16/2022
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Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 04/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Mexii49 on 01/29/2022
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Photo submitted by Mexii49 on 01/29/2022
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Photo submitted by SQUISHMITTEN on 05/16/2021
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Photo submitted by SQUISHMITTEN on 05/16/2021
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Photo submitted by SQUISHMITTEN on 05/16/2021
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Turkeys on Hole 18 Photo submitted by cassidylmartin on 03/18/2021
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Photo submitted by rowerca on 09/04/2020
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3rd Photo submitted by jvgiannosa67 on 07/15/2020
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9th Photo submitted by jvgiannosa67 on 07/15/2020
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Photo submitted by jvgiannosa67 on 07/15/2020
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Photo submitted by jvgiannosa67 on 07/15/2020
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Par-6 18th Photo submitted by jvgiannosa67 on 07/15/2020
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Photo submitted by zhwang on 07/15/2020
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View from #1 green Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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2nd shot on #1 Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Tee shot on #1 Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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2nd shot on Par 6 #18 Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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18th Photo submitted by u973077451 on 08/01/2018
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Photo submitted by goody39420 on 11/04/2014
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Photo submitted by goody39420 on 11/04/2014
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18th Fairway Photo submitted by bnagore33 on 05/24/2013
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12th Tee Box Photo submitted by bnagore33 on 05/24/2013
Only Par 6 in Northern California
Many nice vistas looking out over the bay. Some very tricky holes. It's not long though so the average golfer can score and have fun.
Good value even if slow
Always overbooked and slow, but a good place to play a casual round with friends and it's always a blast to be "putting for eagle" or double eagle on the Par-6 18th.
Must go at least once
This is a very unique golf course! A lot of elevation tee boxes. During the winter it is soggy and cart path only usually. During the summer it is always in decent shape. Most of all the par 6 18th hole is so fun! You gotta do it at least once, it is worth it!
Lake Chabot
Surprisingly nice weather--55 degrees for this time of year. Very little wind. Usually after rains I lose balls plugging in the fairway but kept the same ball all day.
The greens are in excellent condition which is surprising with all the rain we've had the last few weeks. Enjoyed the wild life--more deer than ever on a third of the holes. The views of the bay were spectacular on several holes on the back side.
While our twosome had to wait on several holes, we still finished in 4 hours.
The highlight is the par 6 18th hole--what a great challenge!
Not the Season to Golf here
The fairways / course was way too muddy. Almost fell several times. Ball got plugged over a dozen times. Greens were okay. I had not golf here because of drainage issues and it is the same from last year. Cart path only which was understandable as your cart would get stuck & tear the course, as someone did who did not listen.
Needs some work
I played this course several years ago and was disappointed in the condition of the course. Sections of the Fairways and greens were in good condition but much of the terrain was hardpan. Cart paths ( and i do suggest you take a cart given the steep hills of the course) are crumbling in many areas. The greens fee was reasonable for a weekend in the Bay Area but relative to the course condition, it was no bargain.
Not bad
Very long, wife course. Always hitting up the hill or down the hill. 18th hole is par 6!!! Very cool hole.
Staff less Sunday
Played on a Sunday for a good price, greens were in great condition and I was hitting my irons like a champ.
The problem was they only had 1 employee working on a Sunday. No starter or marshal, just a teenage (not his fault) guy trying the best he can. Needless to say their was no orginization, people were going out in two seconds when we were clearly backed up. Tee times were pushed back by an avg of 20 min or so, round would have taken 5.5-6 hrs if the sun didn’t set.
Excellent course with more hills than you have ever played
Lake Chabot is a very unusual course.
It has more hills than any course I have ever played.
The layout is challenging although the course is not long. Hitting up hills on most of the holes makes it a bit difficult.
The 18th hole is a par 6 which I love.
Course under repair
My problem is not so much with the course. All courses need to undergo repairs and Lake Chabot had the back nine closed and the greens were punched and sanded. My issue is that GolNow should have alerted me that there was maintenance going on.. I would have booked elsewhere.
Fun, but....
The course is fun to play, tons of elevated tee boxes; however, the fairways are in average at best shape. Some spectacular views on the back nine. Loved hole eight! Price on a Saturday was $56. Thought that was a little steep considering the conditions. Well worth $40. Would play again if I can get an under $40 price.
Great value
Four stars, great experience, great staff, pace could be better, fairways are okay not great, green are in very good shape
Windy this time
It was windy this time... usually MAYBE 1 club..2 today.
The fairways alittle brown... tee boxes ok. Greens were nice. Pace was good.. waited only 3X which is good for Sunday. Round took 4 hours. Carlotta makes the BOMB burgers!!!!
Slow round but very enjoyable
Chabot is a challenging course with lots of elevation changes and many blind shots. I think this is one reason that the play is a little slower. The course offers lots of interesting holes and sloping fairways make shot selection and execution harder.
Greens were in good condition.
We paid less than $40 for a round which is very good value for money.
Sunny
Weather was perfect. Course in very good condition. Pace was very slow on back 9.
Best Bang for the Buck
Greens well maintained
Beautiful View
Pace of Play great