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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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Great course
Course is in great shape. Greens are true. Looking forward to going back.
Good Experience
Played after major storms so back 9 closed but we played front twice no sweat! Look forward to playing again soon and having a group play there from out of town...
Larkin
Great course close to the house, the guys I got paired with were fun to play with. Lots of good views
Saturday Golf
Play at your own risk is my take away for today. I knew that the course would be packed and a round under four hours was a stretch. With the course sending twosomes mixed in between foursomes made for a long day.
Best Course in the Area
We played this course for the first time this past Sunday, with rain off and on throughout the day. We were pleasantly surprised by how well the course drained and what great shape the greens were in.
Staff went above and beyond with their service. Cart was brought out to the truck before we even got out, loaded our bags, and picked up after our round.
Great value, great experience, great course. We will definitely be back for more!
Always consistent
I’ve been playing Larkin for 2.5 years now and it’s always been in great shape year round. Love the bent greens and they do a fantastic job maintaining them in the summer time. Staff is always friendly. This course has a great layout and is challenging but fair. It’s definitely a hidden gem!
Really nice course
Now that the construction is almost finished this course is nice. The greens were in really good shape and rolled true . This course has some thick rough but you’re not supposed to be over there anyway. I will be back sooner rather than later
GOOD TRACT
Played well - tuff year for bentgrass. Course is recovering well.
Ups and Downs
A very nice course, be careful to select the correct tees. Many up hill holes add yardage you feel but don't see, many downhill holes have trouble if you hit the tee shot too long. If you choose the correct tee, this course becomes a target golf type of course, no need to hit it as far as you can. I personally enjoy target golf more than grip it and rip it type. Early front and early back include some trips through the neighborhood, fairways lined with houses, then before you know it the houses are gone and a gold course emerges.
Tee area: not all that flat
Fairways very nice condition
Rough: Unfortunately Bermuda with the drop to the bottom effect.
Greens: Very nice roll well.
Sand: Well maintained
Hilly Small Town Gem
Course was in excellent shape except that the greens had just been sanded so were a little slow. Nice fairways and smooth greens. It is a fun layout with a variety of shot making required. There is currently a lot of new house construction on the back 9 but the course is still plenty wide for mishit shots. I will be back regularly. It is very hilly and spread out so golf cart is required and a necessity. Off course amenities are closed due to COVID.
Great day on the course
I haven't played in a while, but the course was in great shape and well maintained. The staff is really doing a good job. The greens were a little wet in places as they had just watered several of them. All but one bunker was in good shape.
It wasn't crowded, so pace of play suited me well. I did not have to wait on any hole, nor was I pushed by anyone behind me. I really enjoyed it.
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