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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
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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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
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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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 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hilly golf course.

Overall conditions were good. Greens were biting and rolling nicely. Very hilly golf course. Some holes are borderline ridiculous with elevation change, forcing blind shots. Considering the price I will recommend this golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain men

Up the mountains down the mountains with unique holes and fantastic views. Greens run pretty well with deceptive severe downhillers. Pace of play a bit slow, more tme to look at scenery

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Public course, best value in town

The weather was perfect and the course was in good condition, even with the greens being recently aerated. Don't forget to get a hot link sandwich at the turn, they are amazing!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great municipal course

Even with the greens being aerated we had a great time. Many brown patches but we come to expect that in California. Great deal through Golf Now.
Very hilly course which adds to the challenge since there are no water hazards and few bunkers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good round, but greens were punched

Nice round here as usual. Course in good condition except for the greens, which were punched a uber-slow. Overall fine, good value

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Lake Chabot

Good if you really need to get out....I went when it was pouring rain...they wouldn't let me walk because the weather was so bad, but I am glad I got a cart, as it's very hilly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart issue

When I resrrved my tee time through golfnow, it said cart included. However when I got there, I was paired with another player using his cart. If I purchased a cart rate, I would expect have my owncart. Otherwise it should not have been posted online as cart rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time out

Had a fantastic time at this course. This was my first time playing here and walked off with an 86. Love the elevation changes. Greens were in great shape. I will be back to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play on weekend

Coarse is nice but marshal's should keep slower groups moving faster. We were behind guys with ability hitting three balls really.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

5 or so blind tee shots, which meant that that the foursome hit into us twice and we almost got into a alteration

outside the people hitting into us from behind ..ok outing..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Unique Course

Terrain intensive. You'll get a workout walking this course, to be sure. Virtually every hole is significantly up, down, or both. Greens are nice--only moderately fast, but well maintained and roll quite true. I had one of my best putting days ever, which made for a good score. My biggest complaint is the range has been closed the two times in the last two weeks I've played the course. I'm not sure why they can't get the balls picked up and back in the machine for the next day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Hard to maneuver

Course was nice to play but getting from one hole to the next was a little precarious with a push cart. I would recommend carrying your golf bag and wearing shoes with excellent traction.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course with turns at every hole.

Lake Chabot boasts the first par 6 I've ever played, 18th at 667 yds from the tips. Great opportunities to score well if you can drive the ball. Lots of elevation changes with downhill and uphill shots. 9th hole is a blind downhill par 3 that takes a two or three club difference. Greens are fast and the rest of the course is in fair condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Could be better

Course was fine...quirky with better than average muni maintenance. Some interesting holes and spectacular views. Biggest complaint was the pace of play (especially for mid-day Thursday) and lack of action taken by the marshal...didn't even seem to understand that we were waiting on every shot...often 3 groups standing together on the same tee box. When I finally left after hole 16 because it was taking so long, I saw one of the 4 groups on the 18th hole had 6 players and 5 carts. I'd blame the poor level of play and excessive drinking I witnessed, but this seemed to be primarily a course management issue. I won't go out of my way to return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The greens were fantastic

After playing some other courses in the last few weeks, I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful condition of the greens. The rest of the course was in it's usual good condition, though the blue tee areas were in bad condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course, Very Different, Hills and Tress Galore

Overall, Had a good day out. It was very busy on a Saturday. We had a 3 some, and got paired with a single. Hate that, but the guy was awesome, so it worked out. As, for the course, if its your first time there dont expect a good score. Its a fun spot to golf, but more like golfing on a mountain. The par six 18th is fun, I birdied, but that hill is like golfing down a mountain side, and if you can get that hill right, it will roll all the way down. I recommend that Carlottas Cafe on the course before the par 3, It was the best hot dog of my life. Staff was friendly, and a fun place to play overall. Also beware when you drive your car the clubhouse, the road goes through about 6 holes, watch for people hitting and drive fast lol.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout, one of my favorite courses

Once the five-some ahead of us waived us thru on the second hole, the two of us zoomed thru the course in just under 3 hours. The greens are in excellent condition, the fairways are spotty in a few places, but with the drought conditions, expected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A picturesque course

Very impressed with the friendly staff, especially Mike Clewis and the folks in the pro shop. Their enthusiasm about their workplace was catching. It convinced me I will be returning here with my golf buddies soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

With the water shortage in California, the Course is in considerably in great shape. Nice to take friends to experience the mammoth 18th hole! the water shortage in California, the Course is in considerably great shape.

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

pace of play/staff friendliness

We found and signed up for an amazing online rate ($29 per player w/cart). However we were not told it was because we would be following a very slow tournament. When we reach the massive log jam at the third tee box, the marshall, realizing their error, told us to cut over to the 13th tee, ahead of the tournament, because the back 9 was wide open. Had they not suggested that, we would have been stuck with a 6 hour round. Thanks for looking out for us and letting us enjoy our day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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