Grand Elk Golf Course

A nice course with some unique challenges. Played it with my son. We both enjoyed the courses condition, pace of play, practice facilities, and layout. Definitely some blind shots and challenging holes, but the GPS on the cart helped.

My main warning is that you need to come prepared. We came to the area for the national parks, but added in this unexpected round out golf. They are very strict down the polo enforcement. Thus, both my son and I had to buy a shirt. Cheapest in the clubhouse was $79 each. Rental clubs were nice, but did not come with any of the supplies, so I had to buy golf balls as well. Value for the round was good, especially with the junior price, but after all the add-ons, it was quite an expensive day.

Greens are the best I have played in many years. Staff is ridiculously gracious and accommodating. Fairways and overall course condition is superb. Front 9 is as fun a 9 hole stretch as you will find. Opportunities to score and rewarded for good shots. You can still find trouble and in many cases have an opportunity to save a potential blow up. Loved it.

Full disclosure - I am a legit 12 handicap and actually played up to the white tees since I never played the course before. Not a hack but not joining the Senior PGA either.

The back 9? Did not care for it at all. Multiple blind shots from tee box and/ or fairway (sometimes on same hole). Driver taken out of your hands on several holes from the tee box and a longer approach shot is demanded…to much smaller green complexes with very tight/ limited landing areas off green.

It was a complete departure from the front and few of the holes just felt wacky with the set up / sight lines etc. Granted - for many golfers that are single digit (low) then this kind of start contrast / test may appeal to them. I could care less if I ever see 10-14 again. Multiple well struck and solid golf shots needed up OB….

I would likely have a different opinion after playing this course for a second time but the change in set up and layout from front to back 9 was extreme.

Breathtaking (literally — pack some Boost portable oxygen)! Seriously so beautiful, outstanding staff and fun course. Not a fan of first few holes on the back 9, but I just take my lumps and blame it on the layout. Love playing here!

We really enjoyed playing Grand Elk. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The course is in top shape and the layout is very challenging. Would recommend this course to all golfers.

The course is a challenging layout with wicked rough but very playable. Need to get a beverage cart on the course.

Played from Frisco to Steamboat to Eagle - great value- great conditions Pole creek

Good: As many have noted, very nice design and condition.

Drove almost two hours to hear: Sorry, only 9 holes open due to paving contractor showing up unexpectedly.

Just a pile of BS. No first class facility disrespects their paying customers with this nonsense. When you have tee times booked for over $100 a round, you notify all customers on advance and offer a refund as an option.

Bottom line is that contractor should have been told to come at a later date. Nope, five star course with one star management.

Won't be back. Beware!

I enjoy this course. No trees, and kind of links-like.

1st and foremost the Mike and his staff were amazing. My girls and I played on 2 occasions while visiting. The view was amazing. The course was in great shape. It was tough if you didn't land you tee shots in the right place. It was a ton of fun though. I would definitely play it again next time I'm in the area.

Course was a little hard and tricky for the first time, but was a beautiful course and is in great condition.

A solid golf experience.

There are many members playing during peak times so people should be aware that you are a guest at this course.

They do all the littles things right and the staff is very professional

This is not any easy golf course so bring a couple sleeves of balls for the back 9. Lol

If the wind is blowing…. Good luck