Chevy Chase at Chevy Chase Country Club

Chevy Chase Country Club occupies a hillside site in Glendale, a city in the San Gabriel Valley northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The course was designed by William F. Bell and his son William P. Bell, a father-son team responsible for numerous Southern California layouts during the early and mid-twentieth century. The Bells specialized in courses that worked with the region's natural terrain, and Chevy Chase reflects their approach to routing golf holes across rolling, often steep topography characteristic of the foothills surrounding the Los Angeles basin.

The layout moves through elevation changes that require thoughtful club selection and create variety in shot-making demands. Fairways follow the contours of the land, and greens are typically positioned to take advantage of natural slopes and ridges. The property offers views across the valley, and mature trees frame many holes, providing definition and strategic interest. The design emphasizes placement over pure distance, rewarding players who navigate the terrain intelligently.

Chevy Chase Country Club has served as a private club for the Glendale community since its establishment. The club maintains traditional country club amenities and a membership that reflects the residential character of the surrounding area. While not a tournament venue of national prominence, the course represents the Bell family's contribution to Southern California golf architecture and remains a functional example of their work in adapting golf design to the region's distinctive landscape.