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4.0
1063 Reviews (1063)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
528
3 Stars
219
2 Stars
68
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
94.3%
Recommend this course
909 out of 1063 reviews
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3.8
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
4
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
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 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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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
1063 Reviews (1063)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad

Very long, wife course. Always hitting up the hill or down the hill. 18th hole is par 6!!! Very cool hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 154
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 167
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value

Four stars, great experience, great staff, pace could be better, fairways are okay not great, green are in very good shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sunny

Weather was perfect. Course in very good condition. Pace was very slow on back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Bang for the Buck

Greens well maintained

Beautiful View

Pace of Play great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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