This facility which was named to GOLF Magazine s 1998 list of Silver Medal Resorts features three eighteen hole courses and one par 3 course The Chateau Elan Course has three lakes and two creeks winding their way through its design These water hazards come into play on ten of the eighteen holes This course is open to the public The Legends Course at Chateau Elan is a private course which is only for the use of members guests of members and hotel guests The fairways vary in width and the well manicured greens are fast Water hazards come into play on several holes The Legends is also the home of the annual Sarazen World Open Championship a PGA Tour co sponsored and PGA European Tour sanctioned tournament The nine hole walking only Par 3 Course is short but challenging Use of the driving range is included with the green fees Another eighteen hole course called the Woodlands opened during 1996 and it is extremely tight so keep your tee shot straight or you ll definitely be hitting out of the woods The greens have subtle breaks similar to the other courses at the resort but they are slightly larger The 5,916 yard men s tee on the Woodlands Course also has a ladies course rating of 74.6 and a slope of 135 Walking on the eighteen hole courses is allowed on a limited basis after 3 PM