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3.9
1051 Reviews (1051)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
91.7%
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4.0
17 Reviews (17)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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17 out of 17 reviews
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4.1
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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
1051 Reviews (1051)

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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
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Looks Steeper Than It Plays

Played for the first time. At first when driving through the course looked to be steep. When we got out it was not as steep as it looked. The par 6 18th hole was a great way to end the day. Will play this again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A hidden gem in the Oakland Hills

The course is fun and challenging. The views of the bay area are spectacular. The pace of play is usually good. The only par 6 that I know of in the bay area.

Driving range is 6 iron and lower, so you can't practice with driver. There are brown patches with the drought, but enough green to keep people happy.

Lots of deer and turkeys to enjoy...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day at Lake Chabot course

Played with my wife and son Wednesday afternoon. Tee'd off at 2:20 and in the car at 6:15. Course is in good condition. Some obvious no watering spots due to drought but they were no in field of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good experience.

Staff is very friendly (reservation person, starter, food staff). . Course was in pretty good condition. Pace of play was lacking on the Friday I played. Would visit again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value

for sure you need a cart up and down lots of hills good shape for this brown summer were having

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Player friendly

Have a nice day shooting around of golf with good friends I suggested to anyone

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great round of golf

Played Lake Chabot for the third time yesterday. It was a week day (Monday), at about noon. The weather was spectacular...for the Bay area. 70s, and low humidity, with brilliant sun. I got an excellent rate through GolfNow. I was hooked up with three very nice men, which made the round even more enjoyable. We finished the round in less than 4 hours. Greens, fairways and tees were in good condition. The course is very hilly (a major understatement). I've walked it, and walking is quite an effort. There are several memorable holes. A par 3 with a MAJOR drop to the green. Had to drop down three clubs to avoid going long. And the par 6 18th is unique. All downhill (until 100 yds from the green, which is elevated), and visually stunning.

I didn't order any food, so I can't comment myself, but one of our group did, and said the food was very good.

I will certainly play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions had some issues

Did you know we are in a drought? This course definitely shows signs of a drought on every hole. The yellow fairways had made it very hard to find your tee shot. Hitting your second shot off of 'hard pan' was not enjoyable. The greens were in good shape, but golfers who don't fix their divots should know better. The front 9 holes were typically slow, backed up on 5 of the 9 holes with no Marshall to be found!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

nice small place

Nice little pitch and putt in the Oakland Hills. This course is a walk only course and although push carts are allowed, I would not recomend due to the hilly make up of this course. Leave your driver at home as it will not be needed here.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great weather, great course!

Always a fun course and a nice get away from the 95 degree weather. As soon as you cross the tunnel it's 10-15 degrees cooler. Course is always is great shape, green were in fantastic shape! Staff is always very friendly. Even though the course was crowded we were able to scoot around in 4 hours. We tee'd off at 11:00 AM and finished around 3. We were able to replay for just 10 dollars!! Can't beat that, what a great day at Lake Chabot!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course for the price

Long elevated holes, with some fun par 3 holes too. Most fairways are wide open so you can grip it and rip it. If you like playing long holes with elevation changes, you will like Lake Chabot.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Worth It

Not worth drive, money, or time. This course is why public courses get a bad reputation. Sending out singles, twosomes, and late golfers on a Saturday does not work! And why are there golf Marshalls??

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First and Last

This was the first and will be the last time I play here. I could not get a cart until fifteen minutes before tee time even though I checked in an hour early. The group in front of my group was late and they were allowed to tee off ahead of us. They were awful players with poor golf etiquette. While they held up play on most holes, the group behind us would hit up on us? Why do courses have Marshalls who drive around and do nothing. By the 17th hole, groups were stacked 4 deep. Really?

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great 9 hole executive

Having trouble with your short game or 2nd shot on a par 4? This is a great place to practice these skills. For the money it's really worth it. Makes for a great hike, no electric vehicles allowed. The course is in great shape, well maintained along with fresh air and great views of the bay..
Ray Cepeda, amateur golfer...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens...very small.

This track plays short only 6006 from the blue tees. Play with a local the first time playing... it can save a round. They have the only par 6 on the west coast. #18 667 from the back and if you are lucky you can get it on in two, I did! All down hill of the tee, but the a hard climb 125+ yards up to a very tiny green. Good luck. And yes I rolled a 2 foot double eagle.

Enjoy Lake Chabot, and if you have young players, their "first tee" set up and 9 holes is awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun in the hills .

Loved this course . Glad I used a cart as it is very hilly . The greens are in excellent condition . A great value municipal course with a par 6 to end with .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green is in good condition.

Nice view on back nine and 18 th hole is a great par 6 to make a birdie.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for the money

Considering the drought the course was in good condition. Staff was friendly but wished the Marshall would have done more about the guys who drove their cart on to a teeing area and next to a green. Watching them hit 3 balls each on 18 was no fun either. Great views!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lake chabot

Pro shop staff operator very rude . Course very hilly and dry. Great views of the city.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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