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4.4
650 Reviews (650)
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
93.5%
Recommend this course
593 out of 650 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
5.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 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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Reviews

4.4
650 Reviews (650)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Value, really good track

Beat course for the buck, interesting lay out conditions pretty good for the time of year. Well worth the trip from Huntersville.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Crowded for a Monday afternoon

Nice course, fun to play. Single went off at 12pm played 6 holes fairly quickly then it was a logjam. only played 15 holes because it was cold and windy. But good value for the price and fun course to play. Would play again on a warmer day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3 courses in one round

If you like typical Piedmont Carolina, tracks, mountain courses and Florida flat land courses, you get 6 holes of each at Larkin. With bent grass greens that will putt true and hold your approach shot.

This is my favorite close by course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course. Loved the hills. For mid November the greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

The course is in very good condition, fairways firm and the greens are receptive. Staff personnel were very helpful, carts are clean and most of the cart paths are in good condition. I look forward to playing Larkin Golf Club again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Underwhelming

A good, though sometimes quirky, layout that needs better maintenance to justify its rate. As well, the pro shop staff just seems disinterested.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

John Morey

Course was a little rough, but still enjoyable. I will come back

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course

Love Larkin. Beautiful course, excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in Good Shape

The fairway and greens are in good shape. I was surprised the course was empty. I played my round just under 3 hours. Nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Larkin

Club house sucks, no driving range, bad practice green. Course it’s self isn’t bad, every green has a million balls marks, you’ll have to fix them to putt on your line. Greens were soft so you could aim at pins all day long. Might have just been the day, but groups In front of us played so slow and we’re dropping balls to hit another shot all day long when they shanked 1 in the woods. Not to mention they read puts like they were on tour to 3 jack ever green. I can’t say I would go back and play this course for a while.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Tough and great course. Will continue to play on Larkin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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