Michael6190973

Very fun track. Enjoyable looks. Some hard holes. Nice IPA on tap!

I would like to preface this review by saying I’ve been playing golf for the last 25 years. I’ve played dozens and dozens of courses and feel I have a pretty good gauge on what makes a golfing experience enjoyable. We recently hosted a group outing at Chardonnay Golf Course and we had an outstanding experience. From the ease of organizing this outing with Octavio (he was outstanding to work with) and checking in to carts being set up for us with names labeled on each cart.

We had everyone from the single digit handicapper to people who played their very first round of golf on this course that day. Thanks to their kind staff and professional marshal, we were able to introduce the game of golf to people that may have otherwise never played and everyone had a great time. Most people ordered food and were very impressed with the quality. On top of their restaurant being fantastic, they had a food cart on the course on a Tuesday which is amazing in and of itself. The bartender also made great drinks before and after the round.

I was very impressed with the quality of the course. Fairways were thick and plush and greens rolled true. It was a very wonderful experience and something we want to do once or twice a year. There’s no doubt we will be returning to the Chardonnay Golf Club as I don’t think their quality for the value can be matched in the bay area.

I will preface this review by saying I used to love to play this course. Unfortunately, it has been mismanaged into the ground. Played on a Saturday and it was packed. This course has an eight minute gap between teetimes on the weekend. That would be fine if everyone played a round of golf in two hours and 24 minutes, but no one I've ever met does that. We were pushing 5 1/2 hours for our round of golf and spent the majority of that time waiting for the log-jammed groups in front of us. The temperature was in the 90s and, as should not come as a surprise if you've played here, the water coolers were empty. A member of my foursome called the front desk to alert them. The employee seem shocked. It would've been a little better had there been a beverage cart, but maybe that's too much to ask for a packed golf course on a Saturday afternoon were the average cost for 18 holes is close to $50. At the turn we were hungry and decided to stop in the clubhouse for a hotdog. There were no hotdogs. Let me repeat, there were no hotdogs in a golf course clubhouse. The kind lady offered to nuke one in the microwave, but I declined. She seemed insulted and unpleasant. I assume she was frustrated after having this exchange with numerous unhappy patrons. I vehemently hope that a person or group of people that know how to manage a golf course buys this one, which I can't imagine will stay afloat much longer. Terrible experience. I will not be back on the weekend.