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3.9
1050 Reviews (1050)
5 Stars
198
4 Stars
522
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
91.7%
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898 out of 1050 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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44 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6006 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.5

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 - $16
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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3.9
1050 Reviews (1050)

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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Lake Chanot 122814

Course was very wet still from past rains. They need more drainage. Spent a lot of time looking for lost balls in the middle of the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful conditions and pace of play

The course is in extremely poor condition, starter paired us with a group who had never played golf before and it turned into a 7 1/2 hour round

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Mud puddle

They should have not let anyone out! And they still took my money. Balls that land in the fairway that were completely plugged had to phyically dig out. Greens were a mess I left in the middle of the round due to these poor conditions. I was really disappointed. They should have asked me to wear aerator shoes to help these fairways and greens out. What a shame the damage that is being done there now.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Playing the Mud Links

This was a disappointment from the beginning. The course was a mud hole from tee to green. Even if you hit the fairway you could not find your ball. Walking to your ball throughout the entire course was a mud bath. Fairways were not cut and were probably about 3 inches high playing as a rough more than a fairway. Mowers were out and they made us wait before we could hit, they never got out of the way. The greens took a beating with 1-2 inches of water, ball marks and spike marks everywhere. It took 2 hours to play 5 holes, amazing, we got through 12 holes. The course should have never been opened for play, a disgrace to make someone pay for their round. Never again!!!

I would remove this course from your play list

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Courtesy

The greens were so saturated with water that when you step on one section another area will rise up. Common courtesy to close the course instead of allowing people to pay to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

It is a swamp...you will lose every ball in the fairway.

If it has rained in the last 2 two weeks....STAY AWAY. The entire course and I am not exaggerating, is a swamp. I lost 12 balls in the fairway because they simple disappeared into the wet ground when the landed. The 1st fairway was inches of water and it had not rained in 3 days.... and every hole is like this. They should seriously close this course or they will be paying for major green repairs soon. One green was so saturated the turf was simply sliding under my feet. It was RIDICULOUS! The fact they are charging regular rates with conditions like this is terrible business practice.

Now...when this course is dry...It is fantastic. But until then???

I won't be back until the spring or if it doesn't rain for a month.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't play this corse if it had rained with in the past week.

It was a swamp, I thought I was going to lose my cleats! I ask the staff about the conditions and was told the corse doesn't drain we'll. I'd like a credit or refund Golf Now, we couldn't go on after the 3rd hole. My pants, cleats and shirt were covered in mud after the 1st hole.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gee-Money

Played right after the big rain. Big mistake, the ground was so wet, you had to find your ball after each shot.

The greens were so wet in places, I was surprised they let groups out

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The hills of oakland

Love playing here. The par 6 on the 18th is truly amazing! I've heard it's the only par 6 west of the Mississippi. The views on the back nine are amazing! There is a lot of use for a driver and woods and it is a bummer you can't practice those clubs at their driving range. For the price it is for 18 and a cart, it is TOTALLY worth a play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Great course, I will recommend it to my golf buddies.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Over the mountains and thru the woods.

What an adventure this track was! No way you could walk this course unless you brought along a Sherpa!
If you like elevated teeboxes - you'll love this place. If
you like postage stamp greens - you'll like this place.
If you like being able to hit driver on every par 4 or 5 - you'll like this course. And how about a 675 yard par 6 to cap your day off? It's potentially reachable in 2 if
you bomb your drive, so if an albatross is on your bucket list in golf, this is your chance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Feel Great Bombing at the 18th

My driving distance was average but the par 6 18th hole made me feel like a long drive champion. The downhill fairway made my drive and 3 wood shots so much longer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course with great value!

Still in great shape even after the summer. Only too many golfers are pla ying slow. Very scenic course. Never missed looking at the views every time we play. Challenging course, but a good golfer can still have a hard time playing a low score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Lots of hills

Friendly people and a fun course to play, some very surprising views.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slooooow

Pace of play was awful. We didn't start until 20 minutes after our tee time and groups were so stacked on top of one another the round took over 6 hours. I will not be returning

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lots of fun for the $$$

Great views, challenging elevation changes and a lot of personality describe this course. Get off early when the weather is nice as it can get a bit slow at times.
Overall a LOT of fun for the money!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Views - fun course! Par 6!!!

I love this course - its great if you just need to get out and play - lots of long, wide friendly holes with a few crazy ones thrown in to keep it fun - par 6 - need I say more

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best golf weather ever!!

I like this course, it is very hilly & every shot is either up or down hill. Beautiful views & great course, the only issue was slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always fun

A little wet in the early mornings but then dries up nicely. Greens a little fast and the views are beautiful. One of my favorite courses

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very Hilly Course. Pace 5hr+ round on weekday.

Good: If you like hills this course makes you feel like your in Tahoe.

Bad: Pace is 5-6 hours. Bring your hard hat because I almost got hit on every other hole by hackers, and the group behind us driving over us, and a few times while we were still on the green.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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