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Value
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Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5724 yards
Slope 121
Rating 67.1

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.1
52 Reviews (52)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 13
Bunkers 10
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 10
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Great game with my brother.

We teed off in the early afternoon and walked the course - I believe we were the only walkers then, and we soon let two groups (of two) play through before asking a single to join us. The pace then was great and we loved our game. The course was in very good shape and there was a great variety of holes on both nines. We loved the course and feel bad for those who have been playing it frequently - as they will not be able to for much longer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Price good for deal

Got a golf now special as a single. For the discounted rate, it was fine. If I had to pay the full amount, I would be thoroughly upset. Course was poorly maintained. Greens were hit and miss with spots of yellow. Tee boxes had tees and garbage everywhere. Never saw a marshal or cart girl on a Saturday at 1 pm. Definitely not worth full price rate.

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

WHAT A SHAME!!!

What a shame it is that this coarse will be closing!!! I just got to play it for the first time and now I want to kick my own butt for not playing it more earlier! The Pro Shop told me they must close because the county is selling the property.
I took my friend (who's played here before) with me and he hadn't been out in a long time. He was so thankful for taking him there because he and his best friend (also a good friend of mine) use to play here twice a week. Since our friend passed he hadn't played there again. He told me he so glad to be back out here and that it was just what he needed. I can see why! The coarse is beautiful and so is the scenery! I will play it as much as I can for the rest of the year. WHAT A SHAME IT'S CLOSING!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the money

Very nice greens and in generally nice shape. Too bad it will closing in October.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

short course very small greens chalanging

greens rolled good but the cups plastic liners were almost sticking up should be down at least 3/8 inch ball would hit the liner and pop out not fun!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun At Elk Run

I've played at Elk Run numerous times and have enjoyed every time. The course is always in very good shape, compare that with the greens fee and it is one of the best bargains around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Farewell

I love Elk Run and have enjoyed playing it over the years. But I hear it will close in October. Too bad, the region will miss this little gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice layout, fairways are dry and hard in many spots

The course is drying out and it appears with the course planning to close at the end of the season they are opting not to put much money into the course. Many fairways were dry and hard.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting design with many different looks.

This is a challenging course with many different looks and lies due to the undulations. Distances can be deceiving to the eye so yardage markers are truly important. I usually prefer to walk when I play but this course all but demands a motor cart, especially when reaching the hills leading up to 17 and 18...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short course but will challenge you.

Tricky little course but I would like to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Elk Run

This was my first time playing this course. It is a fairly short course in terms of the holes, but there are some big hills on a couple holes, and long distances between a few of the tee boxes. I was glad I had the cart. I thought overall it was in good condition and well kept. Greens were a little slower than other courses that ive recently played. It was a little on the pricey side, but I would play again if my friends wanted to play it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course in Great Shape

This course is in super shape: healthy, smooth greens; closely cut fairways; reasonable length rough. There are many sand traps on the front 9 - seemed to be fewer on the back 9. I don't usually comment on playing time as I disagree with those who think golf should be a race, but I was surprised to notice that we finished in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

My favorite short course!

First, the practice areas include several greens, chipping area, and are in excellent shape. The course itself is short, but above average challenging par 3's. The fairways are excellent and not hard like Druids. The greens are surprisingly many times better than just about any course around. Walking is not difficult apart from a few long stretches from 9th to 10th and 17th to 18th (super steep) holes. I did hit a powerline on hole 16. Elk Run is a little gem of a course, sadly to be developed soon. A must play short course to test your irons! 280 yds and fairway runs out on the par 5's...I only hit 3W 270+yds and stay out of trouble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Interesting course

A reasonably shorter course with just 2 par fives, the course provides some challenging holes that keep the course fun and interesting for all levels. There are a couple of holes that are blind and for first timers this can prove difficult, local advice is always helpful if you can get it. Greens and fairways were in good condition. Definitely recommended and a short 35 minute drive from downtown Seattle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

Had some challenge but fairways were wide enough for a slicer like me. Not many traps. Much of the course is under big power lines.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Midweek bargain

Two distinctive 9 hole courses separated by a road, large practice green, separate practice chipping area with green. Three sets of tees all on grass tee boxes, fairways and greens in good shape. All greens guarded by sand bunkers. If you are playing 18 holes I recommend a cart, there are numerous hills and some long distances between holes, especially between #9 & 10 and also a few holes on the back (west) nine. I enjoyed this challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

Great day, good conditions

As one who shoots in the high 80's most of the time, I really enjoy this course. Interesting holes, some worthy challenges, but not so long or hard that a typical round gets frustrating. Conditions were good, although there are plenty of winter soft spots where you can get into mud, still. I'm anxious to play there again as it dries out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Fun Time

Rained hard early in the round, but the course was in good shape. Pace of play was very good (sub 4 hour round) Greens were in very good shape, and true. Joined a threesome that had played the course several times. Very enjoyable afternoon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value, great day.

First time playing Elk Run. Overall a real good experience. The course was a little soggy off of the fairway, but that is expected almost anywhere in Western Washington this time of year. The only down side was the pace of play. I gave 2 starts but should have really been 1 star 5+ hours. I didn't mind the extra time the weather was great and the course was pretty crowded on a great Sunday. I do recommend a cart the distance between some holes is a little far. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Loved the Course! Hated the Slow Play!

I have no complaints on the Course itself, but the Slow Play was bad! Things were going good though the first 6 Holes, then BAMM! We started bunching up FOUR-Groups deep! This was totally unacceptable. Especially since we saw not one, but TWO "Marshalls" driving around! C'mon guys... being a Marshall requires more than "small talk" here and there. Some people simply need PRODDING. Sad, but true. Don't make the REST of us suffer for it.

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