GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
399 Reviews (399)
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
91.5%
Recommend this course
371 out of 399 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6775 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9
Book a Tee Time at
Chardon Lakes Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1931
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Bert Way (1931)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
399 Reviews (399)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Narrow Fairways 18
Undulating Greens 16
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Locals 16
9-Hole Rounds 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 18

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Yikes

Course was in ok condition considering we had a massive rainfall the night before. That’s about the only good thing I can say about this course! The starter was a jerk and acted like they didn’t want us there. People on the course were getting frustrated at us for the slow pace of play in the groups in front of us. Not to mention the amount of bugs that were surrounding my group was insane. Would NOT recommend this course to anybody soon!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 07/15/2021

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/28/2021

Hi, u1578596. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good golf course

I’ve played this course a lot and I enjoy it every time I play it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/25/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314161740525. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Chardon Lakes Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/30/2021

Hi, JimD69. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Chardon Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course.....GN?

Not sure why I was charged $21.00 for each tee time I booked with Golf Now. I'm an avid user of the app and they don't explain some of the fees. I will mot use Golf Now to book a tee time agian.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/24/2021

Your feedback is important to us, donpedro. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. Regarding your online purchase, we suggest you contact GolfNow customer service at 1 (800) 767-3574 to discuss the matter further. Please have your reservation number handy. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/22/2021

dgabrielsen, thank you for the awesome review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/22/2021

Hello, u634367363. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/07/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, pxgtee. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Chardon Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pack a lunch

The course was in excellent condition , but honestly it was too hard for many of the groups playing . Add to that all the alcohol one particular group was drinking and the pace of play was grueling.

We told a ranger about the problem and nothing was done and more beer was sold at the turn. If you are going to play just be prepared for an all day affair .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/20/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, anthonynatale! We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pack a lunch or two

The course was in great shape, and the greens were awesome. My recommendation is to pack a lunch, or two because the pace of play was horrid. This course honestly is too difficult for a number of golfers and the two groups in front of us were an example. Add to that an abundance of alcohol and our day was a long , slug fest. I reported the group to one of the rangers who did absolutely nothing to help. There are signs everywhere that promote the pace of play, but management does not help promote that.

What a shame because if we could have played in a reasonable amount of time it would have been a tremendous experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/19/2021

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and best control pace, allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time, and we will continue to look for ways to improve We are glad to see you rated the course conditions to be great during your game. Thank you for playing Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

We had a 8:08 tee time but there was frost but they were able to get us out at 8:30. We ended up playing the round in 4 hours. Fun course. They were working on the bunkers but it is still early in the season. The greens were lightning fast and some of the pin placements were extremely challenging but our group had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/19/2021

Hi, barrynoble. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Chardon Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good challenge

Course was very nice and up kept. The greens were very tough as they all have big slopes but good time overall

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/14/2021

u314161239097, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/13/2021

Hi. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging greens

This is definitely a course where you want to be below the hole. Greens are smooth and slanted often. Distances are not too great so one's short game is key.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/06/2021

We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Lois2746982! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great shape for April

Great shape for April
Greens speed inconsistent but it’s only April

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/19/2021

Thank you for your review, jlodge. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 158
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 100 Contributor

Why NO barriers in the carts???

Last year this course had barriers in some carts. Now all barriers have been removed. Why? They have signs everywhere about Social Distancing but then they make you sit a foot away from another golfer that could be a total stranger. Why? The 4th Wave of Covid 19 is upon us. Why are golf courses being Socially and Morally irresponsible???

Friendliness Poor
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/19/2021

Stay home if your that scared. Go play any other course and they dont have barriers.

Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/12/2021

Hello, LORIDAWN56. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the safety concerns during your round. With many golfers looking to get out, we are working very hard to maintain social distancing while accommodating everyone who visits our course. We are doing everything we can to allow our guests the chance to complete their rounds safely and finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve, and thank you for playing Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 158
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor

Starter is an absolute JERK!!! Course conditions were good

I am amazed the Starter is still employed. He was a JERK last year and again this year. Greens and fairways were is very good condition. The grounds people and clubhouse staff were very, very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/19/2021

Played hundreds of rounds there and starters have never been an issue. Must just be your personality.

Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review Chardon Lakes Golf Course. We are sorry to hear you may have had a negative experience with any individual on our staff. This is not acceptable and by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We welcome any further feedback in regards to your personal experience and what we can do to improve. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape

Course is in great shape this early in the season, everything green and alive...beautiful view...

Played in 30mph gusts of wind today which added even more of a challenge to the course. Only a few bunkers were in bad condition but I'm sure will be ready by season start.

Warning: greens are like putting in the bathtub, a little tap goes a long way.....lol

Keep up the great job

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/01/2021

Ulike28, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun

Chardon is a fun course to play. streams of water to watch for. The greens are tricky for sure. Nice wide fairways. They seem to constantly be working on improving the condition. It is it great shape, can’t wait when it is all green. Clean pro shop and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 03/24/2021

Hi, kathyken1956. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Chardon Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/26/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Lois2746982! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Chardon Lakes Golf Course!

Nearby Courses
Chardon, Ohio
Private
2.8893352941
99
Chardon, Ohio
Private
5.0
2
Chardon, Ohio
Public
3.9376823529
319
Chesterland, Ohio
Public
3.9765647059
356
Chesterland, Ohio
Public
3.9765647059
356
Chesterland, Ohio
Public
3.9765647059
356
Chesterland, Ohio
Public
3.1146
96
Concord, Ohio
Semi-Private
4.1429
7
Huntsburg, Ohio
Public
4.4025529412
76
Golf Packages

Oglebay Golf Around Package

FROM $167 (USD)
WHEELING | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Oglebay Resort’s Wilson Lodge and 2 rounds of golf at Oglebay Resort – Palmer & Jones Courses.

Best of Battle Creek Package

FROM $147 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at FireKeepers Casino Hotel and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Riverside Golf Club, and Binder Park Golf Course.

SW Michigan Golf Around Package

FROM $127 (USD)
GRAND RAPIDS/KALAMAZOO | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Quality Inn – Battle Creek and 3 rounds of golf at The Medalist Golf Club, Angel’s Crossing Golf Club, and The Grande Golf Club.

Lansdowne Resort Stay & Play Golf Package

FROM $247 (USD)
LEESBURG, VA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Lansdowne Resort and 2 rounds of golf at The Golf Club at Lansdowne - Greg Norman & Robert Trent Jones Jr. courses.

The Loon Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $167 (USD)
GAYLORD | Enjoy up to 3 nights' accommodations at The Loon Resort’s Lodges at The Ridge and up to 4 rounds of golf at The Loon Golf Resort - Lakes, Loon, & Ridge Courses.
Now Reading