Elks Run Golf Club

fairways ok, greens in bad shape looked like they have not been touched in weeks.

no ranger on course and waiting at every tee boxes. would only pay $10.00 Also the sand trap were terrible you couldn't even hit out of them.

Tough time of year with just exiting the summer heat. Agree with previous review about potential over-watering. Many fairways bare in spots and thin lies were the order of the day in the fairway. Bunkers washed out, could be due to recent heavy rain but when I see weeds growing in them it makes me think twice. The once prized heather where they had you play it as a lateral hazard to preserve is long gone. The former heather areas are now just weedy wastelands. Course can get backed up with golfers looking for balls. So.. bring the heather back, mark it red, plant some grass and mow it or something else low maintenance. Greens generally in good shape except ball marks (fix them or find another hobby, people!). Not as pristine as when they rolled them a lot back in the day. Maybe counter-intuitive, but perhaps the place isn't charging enough. I know economics of the golf course business is tough these days, but charge a bit more so the course has more to invest and this track could be a great place again. It's so nice to play on just a golf course with nature, not in housing development. I just wish it could ratchet itself up a notch or two. The layout is modern and attractive.

Second time I played the course, I was excited by the great price through Golf Now but when we got on the course and played it was a disappointment. Terrible conditiion, the greens were worn, the fairways had so many bare spots and the traps, although more sand on this course than Miami Beach, were almost unplayable. Very disappointed.

My buddy and I played this course 3-4 times per year. Nice Layout. There are a few holes with elevation. Great view! Good condition. We like to go here in the Fall for the colors also. The back nine is more scenic than the front.

It has rained the night before so the course was extremely wet. Cart path only. We walked. Pace of play was a little too long, but for a Sunday morning, it was to be expected. The ranger was active and friendly. The clubhouse is better than average.

The fairways were very wet due to the downpour of rain the two previous days and it was cart path only. I am not a greens expert but it seemed to me that they are almost mowing the fairways too short and making a wet situation worse. There were several areas on the course that seemed almost skinned. Due to the heat and humidity it wasn't the most fun day but I so enjoyed the ambience of the natural setting and watching birds and butterflies. On a cooler and less wet day, I would have loved it.

Went to play this course one morning with my brother and a couple friends with a golf now rate. I don't support golf now, so I paid the actual rate. Course was in decent shape. Bunkers are not playable whatsoever, course was a bit soggy, not sure because of rain or overwatering. The staff was ok. Pro-Shop staff was a little rude but nothing major, the bartender was super nice on the other hand, the ranger also didn't greet us properly. All in all a here and there experience. I will be back.

This course isn't bad but nowhere near what they think it is. The first thing you notice if you use GolfNow is that you're treated as if they are giving you a gift. You are somehow less important for booking with the GolfNow app to them. I guess that wouldn't be so bad if this were a first class golf course. It's not. The layout is fine, tee boxes and fairways are good, but greens are so chewed up it looks like a $10 course. The pace of play is slow on a good day, and grueling on a busy day. I suggest spending a few extra dollars and going to Stonelick. Or if you want to play cheap, go to Cedar Trace down the road. I've played here three times but I won't be back.

A magnificent design however damaged on back nine due to recent flooding. All sand traps were unplayable with substantial washout. Not sure if related to the recent rain and availability of maintenance crew however the area identified as heather is all weeds which is a substantial departure from previous times here...overgrowth prevalent on majority of course and ponds have top scum. Pace of play extremely slow with no course rangers present and no cart refreshments provided.

I have played here before a few times. The course is currently in poor condition. Sand traps are unplayable. They have no sand. Greens and fairways were a bit shaggy. Layout and routing is good

The staff was extremely nice. A staff member met our car in the lot with a cart. He met us after to drive it away after our round. Starter and ranger were helpful and visible. No problem with play. Sunday afternoon round finished in 4 hours.

Tee boxes were in good shape, fairways watered, groomed and in good repair. Greens were a little beat up. It was later in the day and the course was soft.

Will go back.

Nice layout, good combination of long and short holes with lots of fescue, some too deep to find/play - keep it in the fairways. Greens rolling very nicely.

I have to play were I can get Hotdeals. When I see this course at a price I can afford, I can't pass it up such as this week end. Thanks Golf Now. this is my #1 Course I have played in Ohio.

Very nice track, but pace was quite slow.

Bring a lot of balls. Course will eat them.

It is a fun golf course and in great shape. Good value. My only question is how great this course could have been if there was more land to work with. Course is very tight in regards to layout. But fun to play, challenging, and not build in the middle of a subdivision, which is a huge plus. Great holes: 13 (long narrow green, pin placement dictates 2nd shot), 8 (short down hill par 3, good luck when wind is up), 15 (Par 5, laying up on the left side of the fairway not advisable).

Back 9 is quite a bit tougher than the front. Greens a little slow, but there's been a lot of rain lately. Clubhouse is very nice, prices on food and drink are reasonable.

Great fun course to play with a ton of different looks. I have played this course about 16 times and my only complaint would be the pace of play. You will always be out on course for 5 hrs or longer for 18. If you have the time, great course.

What a nice day of golf at s great price on golf now !

Course was in great shape and enjoyed the round !!

Pace of play turned what could have been an exceptional round into an average round.

Despite the snow and cold temps as of late this course was in outstanding shape. The wind conditions will wreak havoc on your shots due to the many elevation changes, but I think that makes the course more endearing.
The staff was outstanding! Very friendly and extremely helpful. I live on the west side of Cincinnati, and I will happily make the drive to play here again and again!