LAKE CHABOT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Oakland, CA, USA
Designed by William Lock, Willie Watson
Lake Chabot Municipal Golf Course sits in the hills above Oakland, California, occupying rolling terrain in the East Bay with views toward the surrounding ridgelines. Designed by William Lock and Willie Watson and opened in 1966, the course serves as one of the region's accessible public facilities, managed by the City of Oakland. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that give the course a parkland character distinct from the flatter municipal designs closer to the Bay.
The routing moves through mature stands of eucalyptus, oak, and pine, with several holes playing uphill or downhill across the property's varied terrain. Water comes into play on a few holes, and the greens typically feature modest undulation suited to daily-fee play. The course measures around 6,700 yards from the back tees, offering a reasonable test for recreational golfers while remaining walkable for those willing to navigate the hills.
Lake Chabot serves a diverse local population and hosts regular weekend play, junior programs, and community events typical of a well-used municipal facility. The clubhouse provides basic amenities, and the course remains a practical option for East Bay residents seeking an affordable round in a wooded, hilly setting that contrasts with the urban landscape below.
Reviews
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Regulation at Lake Chabot Municipal Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 8 explicit golfer ratings.
Regulation was designed by William Lock and Willie Watson.
Yes. Regulation at Lake Chabot Municipal Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Regulation is 72.
Regulation plays 6,004 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Regulation is 119.