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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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Course under construction
I heard course is under new management and construction. I wasn’t told that when I booked reservations. Were a lot of workers on course while trying to play. One hole there were so many workers we skipped it in fear of hitting someone. The back 9 was like a swamp.
Have played here before and conditions were good. So hopefully the new course will be even better.
Not Impressed
Tried this course for the first time and will not go back. Not good value for the price. One side is shoe-horned into a neighborhood, and the other side is actually a nice ride through rolling hills. The ammenities are non-existent, and the course just wasn't in that good of shape. Much better value for the money at other public courses.
Very Solid Golf Course
Have played Larkin a handful of times now. Roughly 40ish minutes from Uptown, course has always been in good shape, and price point good for the Charlotte area. This round in particular was incredibly slow as we were playing behind a group of new golfers that 1) weren’t very skilled & 2) did not know course/golf etiquette (2 holes behind, basically parking on the green on Par 3 12th.) All good though nothing they could help. Not the most beginner friendly course as there are several blind shots, forced carries, and side hill lies. Overall, highly recommend this course for the price and the condition. They are also under new ownership that are putting a good amount of money into renovations.
One of my favorite courses and the work they’re doing on it is incredible. They put new sand traps on the backside in about a week. I heard there’s new owners and they’re really putting a lot of money into the course in the clubhouse. I hope the price doesn’t go up to much but I’m sure it will be worth whatever it goes up. Great course close to my house love it. Great job by the staff and the superintendent.
Farther,son and grandson outting
Course was in good shape and the greens were very quick. The staff was very helpful and friendly
Shaved turf
Greens good , most tee boxes are ok except on back 9. They are working on bunkers yet paying no attention to the turf around the greens or fairways ...this used to definitely be a 4 star course ....now needs alot of work. Don't understand why shave the grass down to almost nothing . Especially around the greens . Heard they will be closing for 3 months for changing the greens. Which are the best feature. Hope this course improves better in time with new ownership ...staff is great just don't understand the course management Especially of the turf
Course needs a lot of work
They are doing a lot of work to improve the course. Right now mostly sand traps and planting trees and bushes which will help.
My biggest complaint is the greens. They do not hold a shot. I am a 5 handicap who has been a scratch golfer and can spin the ball well. The ball marks on the greens were all very strange. They were all just round depressions. On good greens the front of the ball mark is shallow and gets deeper toward the back with almost a flat vertical ledge at the back. These greens do not absorb any of the impact but some how remove a lot of the spin.so well hit shots roll out much too far.
We caught up to a foursome on the 11th hole. They would sit in their cart next to every green much too long after finishing a hole. Rude and frustrating
Fine for the money
The course is fine for the money but overall conditions of the course weren’t great. The greens were bumpy, and off the fringes were not in good shape at all. Gives an option online to walk if you have 2 or 4 people, but the pro shop employee said walking isn’t allowed “because the manager says so”. No starter or anyone monitoring the pace of play on the course. Didn’t use the driving range but it looked it poor condition.
Great course. Good challenge.
The course has a great layout. Front nine plays like a mountain course. The back nine was more flat. Grab snacks. The snack bar wasn’t open. The pro shop didn’t know if the snack at was open and left it up to us to check.
A hungry back nine, but still had a great time.
Looking Forward to playing Larkin in good weather condotions
Nice layout. Challenging. Weather was rainy, some soppy area. I will be back in better conditions.
Decent greens, some tough holes
I found the first green a little bumpy, but the rest were pretty good. Does not have a real range. Still worth the hot deals on golf now.
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