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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
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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3.5
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
84.3%
Recommend this course
43 out of 51 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)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
Walkers 7

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for the price

Great place to play when you don't want to take 5 to 6 hours to play a round. We played in 3.5 hours and never really had to wait on anyone. I absolutely hate courses where it takes more than 4 hours to play because they don't have rangers enforcing pace of play or proper golf etiquette. It was awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

no excuse

rough was not mowed and has been dry for 3 d. No excuses- it has been wet spring but 3 consecutive dry days and mowing should have been caught up--- on a sunday. Spent more time looking for ball or LOST balls in the rough. Found a lot of balls in the rough so I wasn't the only one struggling. Played as a 2 some but still took 4.5 hrs due to looking for balls. uggggg!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair

Not in great shape, plus, sand traps very little to no sand in them, tee boxes not level. Alright to practice, need some tender loving care.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great little course!

Great place for the entire family!!

Greens super , great for the novice an great place for a good player to go low!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great little course

Great place to build confidence in your scoring

Good greens . Good for whole family!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible conditiob

Worst golf course I've played on with golf now nothing about the course was good dandilions everywhere

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place to begin the year.

Course was not in tip top condition, but this is still March. We had no issues with the course at all. We played as if it WERE our first time out. Good to get out and hit the ball. Could have played better, but not panicking at the lack of ball control. Nice day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day with my Son

Very nice course putting surface true challenging for a beginner enough that they can get the right shots to improve their game

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs work

The greens are gone. Only two were playable. Would be much better to go ahead and aerate them and fill up all those bad spots. Fairways almost burnt up. Will take the fall to get back to normal.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course needs help

If you are to judge a golf course based on the following:

1. Design

2. Condition of the Fairways

3. Condition of the Greens

4.Condition of the Cart Paths

5. Condition of Tee Boxes

This course gets a C or less on all of the above. There were only 2 greens out of the 18 that rolled true. Almost all of the greens had multiple seemingly moth eaten circular bumps with no grass that made you wish for aerated greens (at least those are predictable!). Several of the holes, we weren't sure where the fairways started and the rough ended, both were lacking in grass. The design is bizarre to say the least.

Like I stated, this golf course needs serious help!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Very nice course. Front nine greens in need of help.But playable. Staff was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Enjoyable Course

Pros

- Really nice municipal course

- Greens and fairways fairly well maintained

- Staff very friendly

- Easy location of the golf course

Cons

- Some of the greens could have been better watered

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