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3.1
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
70.3%
Recommend this course
94 out of 134 reviews
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3.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.6%
Recommend this course
12 out of 17 reviews
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3.0
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
62.7%
Recommend this course
32 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Calhoun Elks delivers outstanding value with affordable rates that consistently impress budget-conscious golfers. Friendly, welcoming staff and a wide, well-laid-out course make for a smooth and enjoyable round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 5985 yards
Slope 115
Rating 67.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Thomason

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

3.1
134 Reviews (134)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Calhoun elks

For 25 bucks to play 18 it’s well worth the money nicer than any other course I’ve been too for that much

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great for the price

I was pleasantly surprised by this course. I had low expectations but course overall was in good conditions sure the greens could use some work but for that price you can’t beat it. Also the staff was very friendly even gave me and my brother a 12 pack for our round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice place to Enjoy

I love this place.

It's quite cheap to play. It's cheap so field condition is not perfect. Anyway it's cheaper than ever compare to other place. free hotdog as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff

Country like course settings.. very friendly staff and makes u feel like home. When I told them I am from London Canada and just driving through , they said thanks for visiting us... Thank you for the hospitality

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good price

It’s old course but price is good to play.

Don’t expect good quality but it’s quite good course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A couple of the greens had bad spots but still rolled good .The group of 2 in front of me was slow and spent more time looking for there ball and riding around in circles I finally just skipped 2 holes on the front and finished up when I was done but course is great for the money probably play again next week

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Review

Overall good experience. Very good for beginners or just your average day out swinging the clubs

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun short course

The good: extremely good value. You can come out and play at your own pace fast or slow. Fun layout and has challenges.

The bad: do not hit it in the rough and the fairways are almost as thick. It looks like they spend time trying to cut it but that thick bermuda will eat your golf ball and it’s a 50/50 shot at finding it. Greens need work but roll just fine.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not really a fairway

It was a fun course to play, however, the fairway was not really distinguishable from what you would consider the rough. Loved the vending machine in the pro shop! All in all, I would recommend for a lower cost round with good pace of play

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Best bang for your buck

I’m very new to golf, I’ve only been playing around 2 months. I’ve played at other courses that I liked as well, but this course is by far the best bang for your buck. $20-$27 to play all 18 with a golf cart is a deal that is too good to pass up. The staff is extremely friendly, I ask a lot of newbie questions I know and they were more than willing to walk me through everything I needed. It’s not the most glamorous and high tech course, but this course was well maintained the two times I’ve been and from the other players I’ve seen around it’s great for beginners and more advanced players. Pace of play was very smooth, no long waits to tee off or multiple groups clogging up fairways. All in all 5/5 stars for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for game improvement

Went out to Calhoun Elks to work on my iron game instead of the monotony of just hitting range balls. The course lays out well for iron play. Pace of play is great finishing just at 3 hours and the smaller greens rewards accurate shots. The Bermuda greens are slower than most but, for the price, I didn’t expect it to be Bear’s Best or Augusta National. Everyone I met was super friendly, plenty of water coolers around the course to stay hydrated too

Will definitely be back to play on a regular basis

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I LOVED IT!!

First off, with mobile check-in available here, ya have to check in for the online payment to finalize. It was confusing for a minute. Second, for under $30 be realistic!! Don’t expect nice greens or well groomed fairways etc…. I played terrible the day before on nice greens but didn’t want to spend another $45+ to “work on something”……yes, I always play budget golf . I saw a sign that said twilight starts at 2PM, $20!!! Really!?! Sweeet! The electric cart was really nice, almost as nice as the guy inside and the nice gents who helped me find #10….lol. The holes are sometimes side by side and it’s easy to get turned around first time out. But the tees were well marked with a picture of the holes on the hole # sign. THERE WAS DRINKING WATER ON THE COURSE TOO! The greens were mowed but hairy and slow. That said, even though you had to pound it, they were absolutely puttable! You could tell most of the course was recently mowed and was being mowed…..the effort is being put in! It’s a lodge yall, not a country club! I highly recommend this place and will certainly be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving a lot

Good value and getting better. I have played here several times this year and they are putting a lot of work into improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good For The Money

I am from the area and have played here lots of times through the years. There are times when the condition is not great, but yesterday it was not bad. The greens are soft and will hold a shot, but they are shaggy and slow. Fairways are hit or miss, and you probably have to roll it some to get a reasonable lie. It is pretty short so you can likely have a decent score. It is not a hidden gem, but it is a fun course and good bargain. Your opinion will likely be driven by your expectations coming in. I actually paid $0 to play yesterday with my Golfpass credit and points applied!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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