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4.3
650 Reviews (650)
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.0%
Recommend this course
593 out of 650 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
The 500 Club impresses with a well-balanced layout featuring challenging par 5s, creative par 3s, and excellent fairway and green conditions. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round a welcoming, memorable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6821 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clyde Johnston (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Golf attire welcome

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Table Tennis
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4.3
650 Reviews (650)

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Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 11
Water Hazards 7
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 6
Locals 6
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Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor greens

Upon arriving at the course I noticed that the greens were all covered in sand. I wanted to cancel my reservation, since I had not been told or knew that the greens were being worked on. I've played this course multiple times and I really enjoy the layout. However, I was told that I would be unable to cancel my reservation and would have to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/25/2019

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We apologize that you weren't informed that we had aerated the greens prior to your round. We appreciate your patience during this process and hope you consider returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

Website needs to be revised. It said there was a full driving range, there wasn’t. It said that hole 10 was open. The person checking us in acted anoyed that I even questioned what was on the website. What they didn’t say was that both 10 and 11 have been shortened. With all the home construction the course looks like a war zone. All that and it was cartpath only. I’ll never understand why course don’t offer a “cartpath only” discount. I probably would have logged less steps if I’d have walked the course. Won’t be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

Course is in really good condition...especially considering the weather we have had.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/15/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value and good courses conditions.

Course was very wet from night before therefore was cart path only, which was expected. However course was overall in good conditions, especially the greens for the time of year. Greens were smooth and fairly quick.

There is a lot of home construction occurring adjacent to the course. Holes 10&11 were shortened due to construction and there is a long gravel path between holes 11&12. However I found the course enjoyable to play with a good variety of holes. Only disappointments are that the course doesn’t have a full length driving range; they have a short “wedge range” but it was closed due to rain, and they didn’t have any food options beyond chips and snacks. However I would recommend playing the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/07/2019

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has massive potential

Played this course in the middle of winter, very good value for money.

The course has a challenging layout and will definitely be back.

Short term improvements would be better signage for holes 10 and 11.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/19/2019

Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/22/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course in good shape for this time of the year

We've had a lot of rain lately so there were a lot of swampy areas in the fairways but that's to be expected. Greens were in good shape. Construction in the development makes it a bit of a challenge navigating to some of the holes but not that big of a deal. Always one of my favorite courses in the area to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/07/2019

Hi Frank, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about your round and are happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in the area

Great layout, course in really good shape for this time of the year. Construction makes it a bit of an adventure getting from hole to hole in some spots but not really a big deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/21/2018

Thanks for the great review, Frank! Book another round with us soon. #LarkinGC

Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course was in very good shape even with the recent rain. The greens are in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/06/2018

Hello, thank you for the kind comments about our course conditions! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing #LarkinGolfClub!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Building new homes makes for a long ride on some holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/06/2018

Hello, we appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing #LarkinGolfClub!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too Much House Construction on Back Side

The tee boxes are great, greens are great, fairways are great. The only issue now is on the back side where they are building homes almost right on the course. There are giant mud hills that are being graded for homes. Hole 10 is still shortened to a par 3, supposed to play as a par 4. Hole 11 is shortened to a 300 yard par 4, originally played as a par 5. With where they are building houses on hole 11 I am not sure if they can ever turn it back into a par 5 because balls would be driven right into those houses playing as a par 5. Hole 16 which is a beautiful hole now has a hug mud hill next to it where they are putting a home right next to it. Don't get me wrong I like playing the course but it is just ashamed to see all the mess on the back side next to the holes and fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My favorite course in the area

Played here about a dozen times. Great layout & always well maintained. The construction going on there around some of the holes makes for an interesting ride but I'm sure it will be even nicer than it is now when complete.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/06/2018

Thanks for the great review, Frank! We hope to see you again for another round soon. #LarkinGolfClub

Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Do Not Play Here!

Before the “improvements” this was our favorite course! We anxiously awaited the reopening of all the holes....but didnt want to play until this happened!

The conditions were heartbreaking! Its a maze of a course squeezed into the front an back yards of an over crowded housing development!

The once scenic view is now as far as u can see homes everywhere u look!

We were even once ran off a tee box because it was so close to a green where sprinklers had just been set off!

Just unbelievable the turn this once specular course has taken! I realize that it is still a work in progress, but if by improvements u mean, how many houses can u possible surround a golf course with, then they can keep them!

We will NOT be returning!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 10/26/2018:
Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing #LarkinGC.
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/25/2018:
Hello, thanks for the 5-star review! Book another round with us soon. #LarkinGolfClub
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay in the fairway

Fairways and tee-boxes in very good shape. Greens are extremely soft due to having to be watered in the summer heat. Because of the softness, they are littered with ball marks, and even though they were mostly repaired, they caused putting to be quite bumpy. The rough is thick 4-inch high Bermuda, and it is a game-killer. Besides the penalty of not being in the fairway, the worst part is losing your ball. On several holes, all four of us were searching for balls in the rough just off the fairway or over the green, slowing down play, and making things frustrating. I mention to the staff every time I’ve played to cut the rough! There are a few holes that are just poorly designed ...6,7,8, and 10, but 12-18 are some of my favorite in the area. Overall a good value for a course in good shape...just battle through the quirks of the front side, and stay out of the rough!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/10/2018:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about your round and are sorry to hear the conditions of the course weren't up to expectations. We hope this doesn't deter you from returning for another round soon! Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/04/2018:
Hi jbesecker, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you enjoyed your round, despite the summer heat. We hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/04/2018:
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is very important to us and we're happy to hear you enjoyed your round. Come back and see us again soon! Thanks for playing Larkin Golf Club.
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