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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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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

needs new manager

Don't go to this course on weekday. We tried to play 18 holes in late afternoon only to be put behind a junior group, high school match and a league all this on one side of course while other side sat empty. Let's see does that make since (NNNOOOO)
Proper management would rotate nines to accommodate other patrons not here.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of Golf

Wonderful course the staff was super helpful. The greens were very fast. The only thing the course could use is better yardage markers. Over all really enjoyable day on the course. Will play this course again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout especially the par 3s

This course just needs one thing to make it great. Herbicides. Too many weeds in the fairways especially clover. Other than that it was very fun too play. Great for all levels of players.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs more attention

I played Elks for over 10 years. Rough isn't mowed every week, Bunkers have not been touch in months. A little tender loving care and it would be great again. Not a hard coarse but a fun coarse when it is taken care of.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good coarse for me fiance and myself

Fun day and great times and good scores and recomended.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tree placement make this course challenging

I really like the design. Fairways could have been cut closer but greens were true. Directions on getting around the course will help likeness.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

This course has 2 very different 9's.

Course was in very good condition, the greens were excellent. While the front nine is open with it's own unique challenges, the back nine is quite different and challenging in it's own right.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A somewhat challenging course

This course is challenging due to course layout, there are 2 par 3's over water, a lot of the holes have doglegs that can be cheated by big hitters. Several of the holes have trees that come into play from the fairways, and most of the greens are very tough with both uphill and downhill putts. Overall this is a good course for the money. I will definitely be playing this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The 12th hole makes the course.

Cart paths need attention. The course plays about the same as in years past but surroundings look much more ruff. Had a good time and will play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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