But Lake Chabot does have a few things on Augusta. Its fees are bargain basement. Its vibe is easygoing. It’s also one of the rare courses anywhere that give you a crack at — get this—a par 6.

OAKLAND — Raymond Chester, who has managed the Lake Chabot Golf Course since 1987, is handing the reins back to the city next month. Oct. 31 will be the last day the course is open to the public ...

The natural grass teeing area of the driving range stretches 100 yards wide and 50 yards deep, with slots for as many as 100 golfers, according to Eric Lohman, director of golf.

OAKLAND (KPIX) -- Before December 10, Castro Valley's Kevin Pon never imagined taking selfies with perfect strangers would be part of his routine when he goes to the golf course.

LAST NOVEMBER, East Bay golf took a hit when the Lake Chabot Golf Course shut its doors. The city of Oakland was losing money on the decaying hills course, long known for its magnificent views and ...