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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
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
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 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
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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Reviews 193
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet and wild

If you don't mind playing in a swamp during the winter time, you'll have fun. Unfortunately the water does not drain efficiently and it creates a lot of swampy areas. Some greens were dry while others were just soaking wet. Very few people out on the course at 8:00 a.m. so our pace of play was excellent. This is an excellent course in the late spring to early fall time period with beautiful views of the Bay on the back nine.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Christmas Day Round after rains.

Wet conditions caused some areas of standing water and plugged balls that we could not find. Other areas were just quite wet, so drainage is a problem over much of the course. Slipped a few times walking to my ball. Otherwise the course has some interesting holes, including blind tee shots, steep hills and plenty of trees to avoid which makes club selection critical but fun. Enjoyed the blind par 3 which has a severe drop down to the green (unfortunately lost a ball as it got plugged somewhere, found 3 other plugged balls)! And a par 6 18th hole which is always fun!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens were inconsistent hard to play when one is fast next slow all day was disappointed

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good short course

The course is relatively good and short, if people were very friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course conditions

Greens were punched a few weeks ago and are coming back nicely. Wild pigs have rooted up areas on the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course great staff met up with a long, lost family friend It was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Aeration don’t but not told or online

Aeration Of greens but was not notified online or by course staff

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but very fun

This round was one of the most entertaining rounds I've had in a while. I played with my regular group of friends, but the course was so challenging yet accessible, we all had an amazing time playing mediocre golf. and that par 6 hole 18... what a surprise. Such a great experience. we will definitely be back to play again. Sure wish they had a drink cart though, got awful thirsty out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Previously Played

Terribly disappointing

This course has been good in the past but for some reason they failed to disclose that it would only be 9 holes and not 18 and we would have to replay. They charged $60 and the round took 1 1/2 longer than normal I would avoid this place for the rest of the season.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s different but fun

Course needs a complete renovation and I know they are redoing the clubhouse but the cart paths are terrible, a bunch of fairways need help and there is almost zero cell service so apps are hard to get to work to keep score or range so bring a rangefinder. It also has a wild par 6 on the 18th! Was a lot of fun to play, tons of up and downs, no flat fairways and it plays tight.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth an occasional visit

I had a nice round of golf with the people I met and playing the course for the first time in 10 years

With Peter, Art and Annika

There are a number of fun in challenging holes, but to me, the defining characteristic of the course is uphill and downhill shots on virtually every hole, especially uphill shots to elevated greens, which makes it very hard to hit greens and regulation and putt for par

work on your chipping before you play here so you can chip it close from off the green for a one putt par

since the course doesn’t go past the clubhouse at the turn, it would be great if the halfway house didn’t close for an hour in the middle of the day when the employee needs a break,

it would be great if you could send somebody Clubhouse to staff that

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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