Elks Run Golf Club
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2021 #20)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u2918292 on 05/12/2026
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Photo submitted by u2918292 on 05/12/2026
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Photo submitted by Kruse8Chippin on 04/03/2026
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Photo submitted by Nn1k01MyzSWwc4dGyezp on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Nn1k01MyzSWwc4dGyezp on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Nn1k01MyzSWwc4dGyezp on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Nn1k01MyzSWwc4dGyezp on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162926463 on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by tab072261 on 10/16/2022
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Hole #8 Par 3 Photo submitted by u000007234262 on 09/04/2022
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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
Great course off the beaten path!
Beautiful but challenging course! The staff was very friendly and made you feel welcomed! Had an 0800 tee time but no one was in front of us so we were allowed to tee off early. The course had picturesque views and were deceptive yet fun. Definitely would recommed this course to others and will love to play later in the year with the trees full of leaves.
Good but can be better
Fairways, Tee Box and Greens are in excellent condition but it is like they forgot about the bunkers. Most have weeds growing in them and doesn't look like they have been touched yet, pretty hard packed with old existing foot prints.
The driving range leaves a lot to be desired, patchy and needs to be mowed. A couple days work and the place would look and feel top notch like it should.
Great conditions after all the rain we’ve had lately. I understand that the staff wanted to remain cart path only. But they could have easily let people out on the course and that was disappointing because the fairways weren’t soggy or soft.
First time playing here
The course was in good shape for being this early in the season they seem to have a little erosions problem in the bunkers and around the Creeks but they're working on them. It's a nice layout some trouble but if you keep the ball fairly straight you'll be okay. Hope I can make it back in the summer when all the colors are in
Elks run early season
We had a 9:03 tee time. Our group arrived around 8:30am. The staff wouldn’t let anyone tee off until the frost was off of the green so we ended up sitting in the club house for nearly two hours. We finally tees off close to 11am. The tee time shouldn’t have been an option or the course should have informed golfers prior to booking as we had plans in the afternoon and ended up having to cancel them.
Beautiful day in early March and the course was in good shape. My buddies and I had a great time. This is one of my favorite courses to play in the metro area.
Great for this time of year
Greens OK for this time of year, rest of course in good shape for this time of year.
Great layout
Course was in great shape . Green were a little due to irration but great place to play
Great Value for a Great Course Layout
This Greg Norman course is one of the best values in the area. Drove 35 miles to play the course and will definitely return. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Course was in great condition and the the value $36.00 was well worth the drive. Would be a great course for a golf outing or tournament.
Great layout / Declining Conditions
This is a great golf course with a challenging layout. We played from the tips and unfortunately some of the tee boxes were in very poor shape. Also, the 11th hole has a few bunkers that it appears as if they are letting nature take them over and the 12th hole needs some serious work on the banks of the creek. All in all, still a nice golf course and a good value.
Nice Layout
Challenging course. Nice scenery. Course in good condition, though a couple of tees were a little rough. Overall, a good experience.
Fantastic Course
This is the 7th course I've played this year and by far it's the best yet. Great layout, great upkeep, deceivingly difficult, all around fun, great course. The price seems a little on the high side, but I will definitely be back. Found a new favorite.
Good condition . Course was difficult and made pace of play slower because of lost balls, etc.
Would play again without hesitation.
Perfect Day to Play
Course was in good shape. Greens were a bit dinged up, tee boxes could use some attention. Overall very nice course.
What a golf course should be!!
Elks Run doesn't disappoint! The course is set on a beautiful tract of land and superbly maintained. It provided a challenging, yet, very satisfying day of golf. The club house is beautiful and the staff is friendly. I wish I lived closer, I'd play here all the time!
Slow 4 some would not let anyone play through
There was a slow 4 some that would not let anyone play through so we had a bit of a backup never saw a ranger all day out on the course. Otherwise a very enjoyable round.