Elks Run GC
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4.2
759 Reviews (759)
5 Stars
390
4 Stars
267
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
89.0%
Recommend this course
695 out of 759 reviews
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4.4
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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4.2
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.7%
Recommend this course
57 out of 65 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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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
759 Reviews (759)

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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Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Terrible Greens

I know it is fall and I also understand that greens are aerated and dressed this time of year. However these green were absolutely terrible. There was so much sand on them that hitting a true putt was out of the question. They need to let every paying customer know that the greens are near unplayable and prices need to be cut in half. The course is very pretty and the layout is nice but the greens ruined the trip for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the money

Fun course to play, you plays some holes from the mountains, very cool to watch your ball float in the air for 10 seconds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice Course!!

I thought the course was in fantastic shape especially for this time of year. This course has a little bit of everything to it, an a wonderful layout. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone. The cost was great as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding!!!!

Everything about this course was awesome! The layout is challenging and beautiful. The staff was great, the guys cutting the grass kept waving and nodding as they passed by on the course. The course was in excellent shape, despite having six straight days of rain before I played. There is an good mix of open and tight holes. There are great holes for driving as well as the occasional dogleg par 4 that will challenge your bag. There is a good amount of difference between the front and back 9, which is awesome. It really does feel like two very distinct sets of nine holes. I have absolutely zero complaints and nothing but praise for this course. I loved every minute of my experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course to play for anybody

Went to Elks Run for the second time and really enjoyed it again. Nice layout and course was in good condition, considering all the rain we had recently. Nice fairways and greens and friendly staff. Will be back again to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I've played here a few times and always enjoy it. This time there was a foursome in front of us that each had their own cart so their small children could ride along. While their fathers were playing the kids would run around the hole without supervision. This doesn't seem like a place where they should let people bring children if they aren't playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth the drive

Drove over 30 minutes to get here and it was well worth it. Course is on beautiful piece of land, well maintained and great layout. Course is challenging but any level golfer will enjoy it. Facility is well maintained, carts very nice and staff is very friendly. 1 or 2 of the greens had excessive unrepaired ball marks but there was outing earlier that day.
Great course.. i will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Good course for competitive golf

Fairways were tightly mowed and greens were somewhat fast and smooth (est 10 on stemp). Staff was great. Played in less than 4 hrs. They need to have a program for golfers to fix pitch marks and divots. Good course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

My Favorite Course

I play at Elks Run regularly and always love it. The layout is excellent and there are some challenging holes, but also some birdie opportunities. The grounds crew are keeping the course in good condition. I also make it my habit to fix my ball marks on the green as well as any others I find. the greens are true and moderately fast, which I like.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I love this course, but they really could use more yardage markers, great job on the green , pin markers. If you do not know the yardage from the fairway, or off the tee it makes it harder to enjoy and not second guess yourself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great layout in great shape. Not for the inexperienced golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Hidden Gem

After getting a great Hot Deal tee time from Golf Now, made the 90 mi. trip to Elks Run. Second time playing there. Although I have not played well either time, I really like this course. A great test for the average golfer. Very good condition, friendly staff, well run. Will return .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My favorite since moving to the area

I enjoyed the experience and am looking for a tee time this weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent!

Great course with good mix of terrain, challenges etc. Fairways in excellent condition, tee boxes decent (a few marked up but none bone dry or dirt), greens pretty good condition and good challenge. Fun, diverse course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Cours to Play!

The Course was in good shape and the service was excellent from the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough course from back tees!!!

Pace of play was perfect...3 hours for four of us. Course was in excellent shape. Greens were in very nice shape...could have been a little faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent afternoon of golf

Great course. Greens were a little beat up but ran true. Some tough holes. Fairways were great. Beautiful views.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

One of the Best

This is by far one of the best layouts in the Cincinnati area and also a great value. First time I played I played Elks Run after hearing so much about it. Will be back many times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Caddy Shack

I don't know who owns this course but they have a serious problem!
In 35yrs of golfing I never ran into someone playing a stereo on the course. When we said something to workers they know who he is and their response was "he plays here a lot". You could hear the music from one hole to another.
It's really a shame because it is a beautiful course, except we repaired on average 8 ball marks per green.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful

This course is fantastic. The course was in BEAUTIFUL shape, and the staff was fantastic. This is now a part of my rotation!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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