Lake Chabot Golf Course - The 18 Hole Course
About
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 | 6006 yards | 69.5 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 5615 yards | 67.6 | 118 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5615 yards | 72.8 | 123 |
| 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
Affected by the drought
Haven't played since last year. Lots of dry patches so ball reall travels on a good hit. Greens quite bumpy.
Ok course
This course has a nice layout in the hills. The challenge is the difficult lies. Bare areas in the fairway exist because of water issues. Great value on Golf Now. Because of the value, I would recommend this corse.
Fun trick course, but suffering post drought.
The day was beautiful, good friends, and fast play on a Sunday afternoon. And as always I enjoyed the magnificent views of the bay from the 14th and 15th hole. My gripe is that while most other bay area public golf courses recover from the drought, this course looks to have severely degraded with many balding spots and yellow colored fairways. It's been a good 6-8 months since I played here but the conditions were actually better mid-drought then they are now. The irony is that (this course included) Golf Now has recently instituted (high) pricing fixing at this course as well as others and I just don't feel the price justifies the cost.
slow place
the course was ridiculously over booked. Money making has overtaken ANY regard for customers@!!
Side Hill
I thought the course was in good shape. The greens were somewhat slow but tricky. Challenging side hill lies. The fairways have a trough like characteristic which can help errant tee shots. All in all a fun course with super nice staff. In fact the staff was the most friendly I've experienced. Good going guys!! It makes you want to come back for more...!
Can't wait to play again
Glad I played here. The fairways can use some TLC but the greens were really nice. I like the layout of the course.
Easiest course I have played in a long time
The course was not in great shape. The drought has hurt this course significantly. The layout is interesting and make the course very easy. (For example, I normally drive the ball about 270 but there were 4-6 very downhill tee shots where I was able to drive the ball 310-350). I had a very nice time playing this golf course but I would have been upset playing it for more than the golf now $25 hot deals price.
Otherwise, on the 15th hole, there is one of the best views of the bay area I have ever seen. You can see San Francisco and the bay and everything in between. One of the best parts of this course.
Lastly, the last hole is a par 6 that is 660 yards and very downhill so definitely an easy eagle opportunity this, all you have to do is make a 4.
This course is full of fun
I loved the open space. There is so much room for error that what would be ending up in hazard area in most courses would still be playable here. Hole 18 is amazing .
Some great views
Great views from high in the hills. Friendly helpful staff. Fairways were parched, I presume due to drought. Greens were nicely maintained albeit a little slow. All in, a great value for the money.
Short Course - Lots of Elevation - Pretty Good Value
Short course (three or four 300 yd. or less par 4's). Two or three longer par 3's (180 yd. + from the Blue)
Almost every hole is from an elevated tee box - makes for some very fun driving holes. Has a par 3 where your shot drops about 150 ft.+ which is definitely an interesting shot to say the least.
The Greens are basically all flat, which makes for a pretty boring putting round.
Fairway was green in some spots, but poor in others. Pretty good value all things considered.
Good golf for the price
Enjoyed my round with my friend. Hit a 3-wood on par 4 #15 and had a 20-ft chip in for eagle. You can survive your round with a 3-wood just in case your driver is betraying you. Stay left on par 4 #16, you will have a better chance of getting a kick or a roll to the right and will be left with a short iron on your approach.
Great time
Great condition i have always have a great time playing this course.
Good times
Fun course, and excellent value for the most part, especially twilight rates. Tee boxes were a little chewed up but not terrible, fairways were really hard because there isn't much rain, around the greens were good, and the greens were pretty flat and slow for the most part. I really liked the 18th hole, which is a friggin par 6, and well over 600 yards!! Overall, I'll definitely play this course again, and you should too.
Unbelievable elevation changes and views of the Bay.
Not much more that needs to be said. I'm a big golfer from Michigan and this was an unbelievably fun course to play - not in the best condition - but the views and elevation changes are worth the price alone. #9 and #18 are certainly unique and fun. I will be back.
Hilly & Beautful
Hilly, good greens, and lots of fun holes especially the par 6. Also great views of the bay area. Lots of wild life. Nice country setting.
Very thirsty
Food service left a lot to be desired the snack shack at the turn was not open until one and then when we went to the snack shack there's nobody inside had to wait a half an hour no water on the golf course all the water fountains non-working condition not to mention one of the hottest days so far a cooler of cold water and some cups would've been nice maybe they'll fix this for next time
Excellent if you enjoy hilly courses
The layout is excellent if you like hilly courses, which I do. There are not many frills. It is a muni course and you truly only get the basics. The pro shop staff is friendly but the snack bar staff need a better understanding of customer service. Also, the course needs to either have a traveling snack cart since you don't return to the clubhouse after the initial nine, or have the conveniently located snack shack open.