Elks Run Golf Club
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About
Elks Run Golf Club in Batavia was designed by Greg Norman. It sprawls across 163 lush and secluded acres where golfers will be hard-pressed to find a home anywhere close to the course. Norman carefully utilized the natural terrain, incorporating the meandering creek on several holes and also adding a few holes that venture up the side of a hill. Thanks to the dramatic elevation changes, there are some tees where your ball seems to stay in the air forever. The first nine is more open with a traditional links-style layout that then leads to the more densely wooded back nine. In addition to the trees and other natural hazards, there is also an unusually thick first cut of rough as well as tall stands of native grasses.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 71 | 6845 yards | 73.0 | 136 |
| Blue | 71 | 6486 yards | 71.3 | 131 |
| Green | 71 | 6053 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
| White | 71 | 5674 yards | 67.6 | 120 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5674 yards | 72.9 | 125 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5331 yards | 66.0 | 117 |
| Yellow (W) | 71 | 5331 yards | 71.1 | 122 |
| Purple | 71 | 4310 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.0/136 | 353 | 195 | 517 | 475 | 550 | 412 | 363 | 156 | 407 | 3428 | 366 | 410 | 154 | 388 | 430 | 539 | 445 | 228 | 457 | 3417 | 6845 |
| Blue M: 71.3/131 | 335 | 175 | 508 | 460 | 535 | 387 | 335 | 136 | 379 | 3250 | 355 | 380 | 144 | 379 | 390 | 517 | 435 | 216 | 420 | 3236 | 6486 |
| Green M: 69.3/124 W: 75.1/132 | 312 | 151 | 493 | 409 | 511 | 372 | 307 | 121 | 348 | 3024 | 333 | 374 | 136 | 346 | 372 | 491 | 409 | 199 | 369 | 3029 | 6053 |
| White M: 67.6/120 W: 72.9/125 | 312 | 125 | 493 | 366 | 511 | 344 | 307 | 121 | 307 | 2886 | 333 | 342 | 136 | 301 | 330 | 443 | 361 | 199 | 343 | 2788 | 5674 |
| White (combo) M: 67.6/120 W: 72.9/125 | 312 | 125 | 493 | 366 | 511 | 344 | 307 | 121 | 307 | 2886 | 333 | 342 | 136 | 301 | 330 | 443 | 361 | 199 | 343 | 2788 | 5674 |
| Yellow M: 66.0/117 W: 71.1/122 | 256 | 125 | 434 | 366 | 432 | 344 | 267 | 96 | 307 | 2627 | 310 | 342 | 116 | 301 | 330 | 443 | 361 | 158 | 343 | 2704 | 5331 |
| Gold M: 66.0/117 W: 71.1/122 | 256 | 125 | 434 | 366 | 432 | 344 | 267 | 96 | 307 | 2627 | 310 | 342 | 116 | 301 | 330 | 443 | 361 | 158 | 343 | 2704 | 5331 |
| Purple W: 69.2/120 | 171 | 114 | 336 | 293 | 359 | 232 | 267 | 58 | 211 | 2041 | 302 | 227 | 116 | 249 | 330 | 369 | 246 | 158 | 272 | 2269 | 4310 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2021 #20)
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Z6mSmzZBwft5Fo9Tlwt5 on 07/26/2021
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Photo submitted by kdkky on 05/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u6994463 on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004457726 on 08/24/2019
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Holes 8 & 9 Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 09/04/2016
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Elks Run 9th Tee, short but challenging with a view of what is to come. Photo submitted by msparke on 10/25/2012
Bare Bunkers
Not what it used to be. Tee boxes worn, fairways hard as a rock and no depth of sand in the bunkers. So sad, was truly a great course many years ago. 5+ hour round.
Great course and great staff.
Can’t beat it. Golf Elks if you get a chance. One of the best courses in the area. Course is in great shape and the staff is top notch.
Great test of golf and tournament conditions
Been playing here for years, always in great shape. Other than the course, the proshop is well stocked, the bar has a good selection and the range is okay. Needs more targets to be a good practice facility. Will definitely be playing there a lot more!
Wonderful Course
To be fair, I’d like to start with I just recently started playing golf and have only gotten to play on a handful of courses. But this course in specific definitely is a mile better than everything else I have played on (I haven’t played legendary run nor stonelick yet). The course layout and nature around the course is absolutely stunning, especially the clear creak running through many of the holes. I would 100% recommend this course
I Love Elks Run!
Definitely my favorite course in Cincinnati. Little expensive these days but still a great value for the money.
Slow Day
Course was wet from recent storms. Cart path only, which didn't set well with me considering there was a rough mower working, which weighs 10 times what a cart weighs. Other than that it was a good day of golf.
This course has many great things
I attended Elks Run for my second round of golf ever. First of all, the course looked absolutely amazing. It is a great course for those who are new and trying to improve. But, there are also little creeks and sand traps around the greens that can make you pay for making even the slightest mistake. I would recommend this course to all my friends and I hope to learn and get better at this course myself.
This course has a nice layout!
Good course layout and in pretty good condition! Holes provide a good challenge and at times you have to use good course management! I will definitely play there again in the future!
Friendly staff but lots of dandelions
Great staff. No waiting for 3:00pm tee time. Only blemish was all the dandelions. Makes finding a white golf ball difficult. (Especially for players like me that tend to miss the fairway frequently).
GREAT COURSE IF YOU HAVE 6 HOURS
First- The course was in the best shape that I have ever seen it! Greens were super fast and receptive! Course was GREAT!
I would give course a solid 5 Stars! But……….OMG -Ridiculous pace of play!!! We made turn in 2 hours 45 mins to find 2 groups STILL on tee on #10! No ranger to be found , I finally left on 13- for sure would never play again on a Friday or weekend!
Greed will ruin your business
I'll be brief. No rangers on the course. The golf course Rented EVERY golf cart - I had to wait past my tee time for a cart, even though I had reservations. Took me 1:55 minutes to play 3 complete holes. On hole number 4, I watched someone hit 2 approach shots and the parent kept dropping balls to allow them to hit again. WHERE ARE THE RANGERS?
If I am simply at a practice range, dont act like I'm on a golf course.
IMO, this course is already in a bad, hard to get to location. If you don't promote friendliness and quality- your competiton will wipe you out.
Good choice
It’s early in the year but the course is in good shape, greens were smooth and fast, no complaints.
