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Elks Run Golf Club

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Elks Run GC
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4.2
745 Reviews (745)
5 Stars
383
4 Stars
261
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
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87.5%
Recommend this course
681 out of 745 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.5%
Recommend this course
53 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging design and enjoyable variety of holes. Professional and welcoming staff contribute to a positive experience that keeps golfers returning.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6845 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.0

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.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
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
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Scorecard for Elks Run Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 71.7/133 353 195 517 475 550 412 363 156 407 3428 366 410 154 388 430 539 445 228 457 3417 6845
Blue M: 69.7/129 W: 76.2/144 335 175 508 460 535 387 335 136 379 3250 355 380 144 379 390 517 435 216 420 3236 6486
Blue/Green M: 68.8/127 335 151 508 409 511 387 335 136 348 3120 355 374 144 346 390 517 409 199 369 3103 6223
Green M: 68.4/126 W: 74.6/141 312 151 493 409 511 372 307 121 348 3024 333 374 136 346 372 491 409 199 369 3029 6053
Green/Yellow M: 66.2/119 W: 72.0/130 312 125 493 366 511 344 307 121 307 2886 333 342 136 301 330 443 361 199 343 2788 5674
Yellow M: 64.9/108 W: 69.5/122 256 125 434 366 432 344 267 96 307 2627 310 342 116 301 330 443 361 158 343 2704 5331
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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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (1999) Tad Burnett (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Colared shirt required, no denim.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
745 Reviews (745)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Watching the Game 10
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 36
Elevation Changes 33
Water Hazards 32
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 25
Entertaining Clients 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 32
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 7

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Rhorval16
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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wildcatrandy
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wildcatrandy
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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timlawless6
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Very slow play

Very slow play, starter standing on tee box while people were waiting to tee off.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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JoshBell3682
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Too many golfers. 5.5 hours to complete 18. Course poorly maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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u314162022954
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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skyhook79
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u287938687
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

GREAT TRACK

I was in Cincinnati and needed a place to get a round in. Great Track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u441614077
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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birdie5133
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Biggest pet peeve is any course offering any tee time without disclosing a cart path only day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u866281731
Played On
Reviews 13
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
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rubachub
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As always, a fun and challenging course. I was very impressed with the conditions. Snow was on the ground for the previous week and the day before I played, it finally melted. The course was great considering the previous elements. I would definitely recommend this course, even during the winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Roger8571657
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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tomhirst
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks Run is fun course & beautiful.

Elks Run is a beautiful place with a very good golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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wonji
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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tomhirst
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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wonji
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u290598858
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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davekallman
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thanksgiving Golf

Had a great day. Course was in excellent shape. Especially considering the season!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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wonji
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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