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3.5
269 Reviews (269)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
107
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
81.6%
Recommend this course
217 out of 269 reviews
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3.3
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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3.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
83.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 53 reviews
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Course Highlights
Elks 797 consistently delivers outstanding value for the green fee, making it a smart choice for budget-conscious golfers. The welcoming staff creates a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back regularly.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6119 yards
Slope 121
Rating 68.7

The 797 Elks Golf Club, formerly known as Quail Lakes Golf Course, has changed more than its name since first opening in 1961. When the course was up for sale in the 1980s, the trustees of the adjacent Elks 797 Lodge purchased the property in order to keep a public golf course for the community. The front nine was created well before the back nine was completed. Although the two nines provide a vastly different look and feel, they provide plenty of variety that manages to meld seamlessly into a great round. The ever-changing landscape adds to the course's diversity. Mature trees and tall grasses line the fairways, making accuracy essential, and you'll also find strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides. There are definitely some challenges in store but with careful course management, you'll be rewarded with some birdie opportunities.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Barry Serafin (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
269 Reviews (269)

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Walkers 7

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Cold weather
Used cart

Great Value

Good course for the money! Tricky layout. The greens were a little damaged, but it’s early in the season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Decent course with a nice clubhouse

The course was in decent shape, although some fairways had bare spots and were a little dried out. Greens were better than last year but several still had scars that inhibited putting over them. Overall, we had a nice round and the price is reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Just go elsewhere

Course is in pretty bad condition

Greens awful

Lady that checked us in was beyond not pleasant

Pace of play is horrible

Only good thing is this course is cheap to play

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting rough

It's towards the end of the season and the course is definitely showing.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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