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3.5
275 Reviews (275)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
83.4%
Recommend this course
222 out of 275 reviews
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3.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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3.4
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.7
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
82.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 41 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
275 Reviews (275)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Not good anymore!!!

Have played this course multiple times in the past. Has gone way downhill. Won't be back!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens in rough shape

The greens had dead spots on them and instead of putting the holes in a spot that wouldn't be affected by them they had them right by it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Awful condition

Fairway landing areas are devoid of grass. Some greens are so diseased and pitted they are unplayable. None of the bunkers have sand in them. This course needs a lot of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Condition

The Course is in the worse shape I have ever seen it. I will not play it again until it makes a lot of improvements. I would not play it in the condition it is in now for ten dollars even that how poor the conditions are.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent shape for November

For the money it's a good course to play, the greens are still a bit rough especially on the back 9. The fairways and rough are pretty much the same, but over all the price point and fact you can play 18 in 3 hours makes it a good value and we had a great time playing . The staff is great and great food available.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Stopped off on the way home from a trip visiting family to get in a quick 9 with the lady. We both loved the layout and the staff was too notch

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price

Very error friendly course. Wide open for the big hitters. Great course for the money. One of my favorites. Play there multiple times per year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some greens are messed up (mowers) and sand traps are poor (you might save a lot of money by letting the sand traps become green traps and just mow them. Everything else was good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens are the worst I’ve played

They course is so badly maintained that you will find basically holes in the greens. The greens have so many bumps and chunks taken out not to mention the dead areas on them. I wouldn’t recommend coming here if your expecting to be playing on a good surface. I love the island green hole tho

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks

The course does not play long. We played from the blue tees and it’s about what you would get plain white tees at longer golf courses. It’s a simple layout, but a challenge with water trees and will place bunkers. It will give you a good round of golf, and test you if you venture off the fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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