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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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best value
course is in excellent shape and the bent greens are the best in the area
Interesting layout
The course has an interesting layout. It's hilly, it has some fairly weird holes positions. Greens were in good shape; fairways were decent. Lots of construction that made for strange access to various holes. Had a fun round as I got partnered with some really cool guys! I'd play the course again.
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Dont let the construction to the neighborhood bother u
I had a great experience but they weren't doing construction that day,so i could see where that would be dusty.The actual course is in great shape,apart from some of the cart paths and signage getting to the 1st tee and 10th and 18 to clubhouse.
Larkin
Father's Day, of course a little wait. Teed off at 4:30. Play Larkin 6-7 times a year. Course is always in excellent condition. Would recommend it to anyone. Western NC course so it has alot of elevation changes. Off I-40 or I-77. Staff is always top notch. Love this course.
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Nice for the price!
Nice course well worth the drive up to Troutman from Charlotte. Fairways and greens are in excellent shape. First time back since hole #s 10 and 11 were back to normal from construction.
Only negative was we only saw the cart girl once. Stopped at the turn for drinks and snack shop wasn't open. Took some time to pay for snacks since we had to wait for golfers checking in at the pro shop.
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Fantastic!
Best fairways around Charlotte! Greens and tees are in fantastic shape as well. Fun course, Will absolutely play again!
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Don't Miss This Gem in NC
Larkin has some of the best playing greens in the state. They hold your approach shots nicely and are as smooth as you can imagine. The ball rolls beautifully on them. Fairways are in great shape and the rough is not too thick. I've been playing here for 11 years (started when it had a different owner) and the staff is great. Not a fancy place at all but a wonderful value.
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Cant Wait to come back!
Course was amazing. There were four of us and our tee time was 7:27 AM. Course was in great shape, and have to say some of the best greens I have ever been on. They were fast, and held every approach, and you could really spin the ball out of the fairways. We will definitely be back, and I will tell anyone who wants to play a great course to go to the larkin.
Best course in the area!
I"ve played Larkin over a dozen times but it was in the best condition ever for this round. They finally have all the holes opened up & the course was in fabulous condition. Especially the greens. Can't wait to play again!
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Great course, especially for the price. Friendly, helpful staff. Always enjoy playing here.
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Great course ruined by construction
The course is a fun layout except #10. The whole experience is ruined by the construction.
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Great course for the money
I’m from Pittsburgh and was here for the weekend. We played Larkin Golf Club for the first time and I was impressed. The minute we got out of the car, the cart staff had a cart waiting for us in the parking lot where he gave us some tips about the course. We were about 40 min early for our tee time do we hit some balls at the wedge rage (which were free) and pitted for a few min before we tees off. The course was in great shape and pace was awesome. No one behind us and no one in front of us for a hole or so. The course was in great shape and for the money was a fantastic bargain. We paid about $35 each for 18 and a cart, and the same experience back in Pittsburgh would cost me at least double. I would definitely recommend this course!
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Great greens and fairways at very good prices
Great friendly helpful staff. Despite the home construction all around, the greens and fairways are excellent.
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Fantastic!
I can’t say enough great things about this course. The staff is fantastic, the course is awesome and the overall experience leaves nothing to be desired. I really really enjoy coming here.
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Course is in very good condition overall. The greens are some of the best around for a public course. They hold an approach shot well and putt very smoothly. There is a nice mix of fairly easy and moderately difficult holes. Numbers 5 and 6 can wreck your scorecard if you aren't careful. Number 9 is a great challenge. 17 gives you a possible eagle from the white tees. Staff is very friendly. If you pay attention to directions, you won't have any problems navigating the housing construction areas.
Priced right for condition
Fairways, rough and bunkers are in rough shape compared to other courses in the area. Paid $33 for early Sunday. Disappointing the one group ahead didn’t fix any ball marks or rake their sand. The snack bar consists of candy, nabs and drinks they no longer have a grill. Signage for 1 and 10 tee poorly marked. Also #10 is a blind tee shot with no guidance of what/where to hit. #11 no guidance of how to play form the left of the cart path. Is it a lateral hazard? OB? Free drop?
Give them a little time
Positives first
* The staff is very friendly.
* The layout is pretty good. Lots of risk reward shots. Plenty of tee boxes for varying skill levels.
* The condition was good compared to other local courses in the same price range.
* Clubhouse was nice and equipment (carts etc) were in good repair
Negatives
* LOUD LOUD LOUD they’re completely redoing the entire landscape with streets and streets of new houses. While it only directly impacted a few holes of the course, it seemed we were literally playing in a construction zone. I’m not a big fan of “neighborhood courses”, I think when the construction is done it’ll be a really nice place to play.
* Totally not the courses fault, but I was behind a threesome that was behind a foursome. Since I was al single I just settled in for a slow nine (both groups in front of me only played the front). The three jacka$$es behind me seemed to think that hitting into me on three occasions was the answer. I spoke with a course ranger and it didn’t happen again.
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