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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
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
84.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 52 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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Value for the money

So the course was a little dry. But most of the local courses that I've played in this area this summer have been super dry due to the lack of rain that we've had this year so it really didn't affect anything in a negative way. The greens were good for the most part. The course layout was fun to play. The young lady working at the pro shop was very nice when I was checking in to play. All th course needs is a little rain. Great value to play 18. I'll definitely return to play another round in the near future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice place to play

Very friendly and easy course .super beginner friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Should be ashamed

The ownership and course superintendent should be embarrassed at the course condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow and not enough spacd

Course is not big enough for 18 holes. Balls almost hit us multiple times from other holes. Pace of play was also very slow. Greens were in horrible condition and the fairways and rough were basically the same.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Elks 797 Golf Course

The course was very dry and ground was like cement. Needs a lot of water and some good rain. Greens need some TLC. Supertindent is trying but the course needs a lot of rain and watering.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun on the course

My Stepson really appreciated the water stations and the course was nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks 797 Golf course

Needs some rain. Greens were slow and spotty. Needs some more work to the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks 797 Golf Course

Fairways are getting better and they are doing a lot of work to the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good place to play/practice

The place is great with friendly helpful staff. It's not as big as other courses its compact. But it has a great range and probably the biggest chipping/ putting green around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice day

Nice course. Not much of a fairway anywhere, but rough was not high. Enjoyed it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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