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The 500 Club
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The 500 Club (formerly known as Fox Den Country Club and Larkin Golf Club) is a premier entertainment destination for the Lake Norman region. This relaxed club with NASCAR roots provides a laid-back experience, quick pace of play, and plenty of entertainment to make it a destination. World-ranked Head Golf Professional and Assistant Professional offer private and group lessons and clinics. While the course is on the shorter side, the elevation changes and native grass areas make it challenging and strategic. Pace of play is the focus in every round so pick your tees by average driving distance, use the drop zones if needed, and play "Ready Golf" to keep your round moving. Starters, Rangers, and the Pro Shop staff will keep you well informed on any tips that might be useful for the day.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6821 yards | 72.9 | 135 |
| Back | 72 | 6364 yards | 70.7 | 130 |
| Middle | 72 | 5811 yards | 68.3 | 123 |
| Middle (W) | 72 | 5811 yards | 74.0 | 132 |
| Forward | 72 | 5071 yards | 64.8 | 110 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5071 yards | 69.6 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.0/132 | 406 | 179 | 395 | 410 | 208 | 540 | 403 | 557 | 436 | 3534 | 421 | 554 | 210 | 348 | 427 | 395 | 168 | 522 | 426 | 3471 | 7005 |
| Blue M: 70.7/129 | 385 | 162 | 367 | 374 | 189 | 512 | 373 | 530 | 411 | 3303 | 385 | 528 | 186 | 325 | 410 | 368 | 145 | 492 | 402 | 3241 | 6544 |
| White M: 68.5/124 W: 74.1/130 | 360 | 152 | 342 | 343 | 171 | 475 | 354 | 515 | 387 | 3099 | 307 | 502 | 165 | 308 | 370 | 315 | 135 | 452 | 349 | 2903 | 6002 |
| Red W: 68.5/118 | 302 | 131 | 318 | 298 | 127 | 440 | 279 | 485 | 362 | 2742 | 279 | 409 | 139 | 284 | 316 | 290 | 110 | 420 | 311 | 2558 | 5300 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
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Very nice course
Tough and great course. Will continue to play on Larkin.
Senior play
1st few holes in new community. From there on wooded, scenic and well laid out. A challenge for mostly all levels. Read the course book on each hole or you’ll be in trouble. Our first time here great time will return.
Not sure why this place is in the to 20
The course was in good shape and fun to play overall. The greens were ok a little sandy and rolled mostly true, The one thing that lets this place down was the clubhouse. The place looks old and had a funky smell. The pro shop is in the basement and not sure if that contributes to the smell. There was a small chipping practice area and but they had no ball to use that day as I was told someone had hit them in the woods. This is the first time that I had to walk a range area to collect practice balls to use to warm up.
Mountain Golf at least 6 holes
The course was well maintained. It was very challenging due to the six holes where you needed mountain climbing equipment to assist LOL. The restrooms were locked and we ended up only playing 9 holes because we found out the back 9 were cart path only due to a storm the day before and the course wasn't dried out.
Return trip imminent
Despite the greens being aerated the course was in great shape. There was a fair amount of challenging holes, coupled with holes where you can get away with an errant shot. I definitely will be returning.
aerated greens. Not much you can do about that.
Aerated greens,which is all part of golf.Would be nice if golfers would fix their ball marks on the greens.
Waste of time and money
I get a phone call one hour before tee time telling me the aerated the greens. I made the reservation days in advance. I appreciate the phone call, but I would’ve made other arrangements if I would’ve known that in advance. We were the only ones on the course and the maintenance guy with the blower fan decided he was gonna follow us around the whole time. Extremely annoying and I will not be back
Great little course
From tee to green, this course was in great shape! The course is well-manicured and there were no blemishes to note on the greens. The course is not terribly difficult, but they do have fairway bunkers throughout so landing it in the fairway is a priority. Lots of elevation changes.
My only recommendations for improvement are for off the course amenities. The restaurant is closed between 3pm-5pm. We made the turn at 3:30 and were starving! There's not much of a selection in the pro shop either. They don't even have gatorade; just sodas. Oh, and there's no driving range to speak of. Well, there is one but it's hitting wedges off carpet. Don't bother. There is a putting green, though. Overall, it's a great little course and a good deal on the wallet! I will definitely be going back!
Great value
The course was in great shape. The staff was very friendly. Play was fast. Perfect day out.
The course is in great shape and the staff was friendly and helpful as always.
L & M G
The layout is really great. Lots of challenging holes and very scenic. So disappointed with ammenities. Bathroom on course was closed. Not marked very well for a first time player. Yardage very had to determine unless you were on the cart path, and even then the paint is almost worn off. Cart paths needs attention. This course could be spectacular, needs someone to take care of it and make it pretty again.
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