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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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3.8
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
4
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
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.0%
Recommend this course
38 out of 40 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 194
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course conditions

Course was in great shape. Much improvement form the last time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Terrible

This course is alright if you want to try your hand at playing a course in lousy condition. The cart paths don't really exist, the Rough around the greens is filled with flowers and the greens are extremely small. Not a tough course even from the tips but it's fun sometimes. Always gets backed up about the 14th hole cause of the Par 6 I guess

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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

course conditions

course was in excellent condition considering all the rain this past season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful, but not for beginners

Beautiful coarse but lots of elevation changes. You are severely punished for not hitting fairway. Not the best for beginner golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities 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
Windy weather
Used cart

course conditions

The course is getting better and better. still some high ruff and greens were a little bumpy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Return or not return. May be time for new management.

This was my third time playing the course and this time it was awful. Absolutely awful! Terrible course conditions. Even when you hit good shots in the fairway, it was difficult to find your ball in the grass debris left on the course and long grass fairways. If you hit it in the rough, forget it - lost ball. I reached out to course management and no response. Very disappointing. The first time I played it was fun and not bad for the price, but this time honestly - the worst course conditions I've ever seen. I should have just picked up and left.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 131
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

course conditions

lots of high grass everywhere. Fairways were wet and the ball was hard to find.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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
Cold weather
Used cart

course conditions

Lots of high grass and course needs mowing. Greens where ok. Once the weather gets better and the course dries out. The course should be in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course recommendations

Course is muddy because of rains but still in playable condition. Greens are fast and in good and soft condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem in the Oakland Hills

This course has a great driving range..the par 3 could use a little love..but the main course is pretty well maintained now that it has rained a bit, it’s nice and green but the greens play very fast so shorten up that put stroke..the clubhouse has great snack options but they’re a little overpriced..the views of the Bay Area are very substantial and there is plenty of wildlife out..all in all had a great day here

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities 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

due to all the rain the course was still muddy and wet but, in good condition. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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