CHATEAU ELAN - CHATEAU COURSE

On July 22, 2009, JJ posted:

I played in the early morning on 7/18.
The pro shop service was very nice.
The green was a bit slow on the early holes because it was still slightly wet due to early morning.
And as time went by, the greens turn out fast and rolling was quite true.
 The layout and view were wonderful and the fairway was firm and full with grass, awesome, very nicely maintained.
I have played at Woodlands as well before, which was tougher due to some hidden hazard and green flags not easy to see at second shots.
Overall, Chateau course is very nice to play!!


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On July 19, 2009, TYKA posted:

Played Sat. 7/18/09.From the time you hit the parking lot until you depart, expect outstanding service.
From bag drop, check-in, starter and cart girl, all treated us professionally.
The course is meticulous from tee to green. Fairways were firm and marked well for yardage.
Beautiful homes set back and out of play, lined some fairways.
You had a few creeks to carry and shot placement on doglegs was key. If you didn't get wide enough, the angle of your next shot was obstructed by trees.
 The greens (some tiered & sloped) were in very good condition and rolling smooth, true, and fairly fast.
Approach shots were releasing. Pin placement was fair.
Greens are well protected by bunkers that were a little thin on sand.
We have also played the "WOODLANDS" course and agree that it is a tougher layout.
 This well maintained facility, it's excellent service and great pace of play made for a very enjoyable round.
 Thank you-CHATEAU ELAN.


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On July 1, 2009, Paul Mitch posted:

Played late Sunday afternoon.
The course and very nice. I enjoyed it alot.
The only thing was a slow single in front and would not let us pass.
 But other than that it was a fantastic day.
 I have also heard Woodlands is better,  so I will be trying that next!


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On June 27, 2009, c0rl3y posted:

Beautiful Course!!!
One of my favorites. Both the Woodlands and the Chateau course are very well maintained.
The Woodlands course is more forgiving, but includes many elevation changes.


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On June 24, 2009, jsh posted:

Only complaint is the greens run SLOW.
I am used to greens that run out about 3-4 more feet than these and I was not the only one that noticed this.
 Besides this the rest of the course was in unbelievable shape.
I see people posting this course is easier than the Woodlands but I just do not see it.
I played the tips and this course is all that you can ask for and more.
If you miss the fairway you are in deep rough and hacking at it to get back in play.
 I guess to give an honest comparison I need to make it out to play the Woodlands course soon.


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On June 14, 2009, Craig posted:

What a beautiful course.
Great service, course in excellent shape.
Greens rolling very smooth and true.
Fairly deserted on a Sunday afternoon, although bunched up toward the end due to very slow players up ahead.
Very nice layout, few blind shots. Fairways pretty open, although a few holes require very straight tee shots.
 Pin placements interesting, but not too difficult.
Greens are fairly large and have a fair amount of slope to them.
Very pleasant experience. Worth the drive out of Atlanta.


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On May 31, 2009, Joe posted:

Teed-off at high noon on Sat May 30. We had the course to ourselves -- not another group in sight.
Very surprising.
The service was excellent, maybe even 'excessive', from the time we hit the parking lot.
Overall, the course is in great shape.
The layout is a risk/return affair -- wide open with plenty of tempting pin placements.
Just factor in the bunkers (with an odd type of 'sand') and the creeks (which are all over the course).
The greens were recently aerated (which no one mentioned) but otherwise in good condition.
This course is not immediately convenient to Atlanta.
Figure a full day of it on a up-and-back (depending on traffic, which is a crap shoot any day of the week).
 But, it's worth the trip. The scenery is great.
The staff is first class all the way around. Beverage cart every 45 minutes like a Swiss railroad.
Green fees are comparable to more 'local' courses but, well, you do have to get there.
But, it's worth a visit.
When the greens come back in - post aeration - this course should be fun, and challenging, for anyone (from the appropriate tees, of course)
with plenty of opportunity to score -- or drop ... when you really can't carry that tiny little creek ... And bring your favorite sand wedge.


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