Elks Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Columbus, NE with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,600 yards, slope 122, rating 72.3), white (6,226 yards, slope 120, rating 70.2), gold (5,752 yards, slope 115, rating 68.2), red (5,369 yards, slope 109, rating 66.5). The hardest hole is #18, a par 4 playing 328 yards from the first tee.
Elks Country Club
Columbus, NE
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A welcoming opening par 4 with a straightforward layout and relatively forgiving fairway. The approach tightens near the green, where bunkers on the right side demand accuracy on the final shot.

A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's toughest holes, with length the primary challenge across all tee boxes. The fairway is relatively open, but precision is required on the approach to avoid trouble around the green.

A substantial par 5 that offers scoring opportunity for those who can navigate its length efficiently. The hole features a generous fairway corridor, but strategic positioning is important for the approach shot into the green.

A short, forgiving par 3 that provides a confidence-building moment on the front side. The green complex is straightforward with minimal hazard pressure, making this one of the course's more accessible holes.

The second-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 combines length with strategic complexity to punish any wayward shots. A well-struck tee shot is essential, as the approach into the green leaves little margin for error.

A birdie-opportunity par 5 with a fairway that allows players to advance aggressively toward the green. Water or other hazards may come into play on the approach, requiring careful positioning off the tee.

A mid-length par 4 with a balanced risk-reward character that plays more difficult than its yardage suggests. The fairway may narrow or dogleg, and greenside bunkers or hazards guard the landing area near the pin.

A short and straightforward par 3 that offers respite from the tougher holes surrounding it. The green is relatively open and accessible, making this a good opportunity to post a solid score.

A moderate par 4 that provides a steady finishing stretch for the front nine with reasonable length and fairway width. The approach shot is the key focus, with hazards likely protecting the green from stray shots.

A par 4 that opens the back nine with manageable yardage but requires consistent execution throughout. The fairway design and greenside hazards create a balanced challenge without overwhelming difficulty.

A brief par 3 that plays as one of the easiest holes on the course across all tee boxes. The green is approachable and relatively uncluttered, presenting a straightforward scoring opportunity.

A short par 4 that punches above its yardage with strategic interest and potential hazards. The compact length rewards precision, particularly on the approach shot into a well-protected green.

The second-hardest hole on the course, this long par 5 demands power and accuracy from the tee through the approach. Length is the primary challenge, with strategic positioning critical for attacking the green in the allotted strokes.

The third-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 combines significant length with strategic hazards that punish errant shots. The hole's difficulty is evident across all tee boxes, requiring solid execution from start to finish.

A strategic par 5 that offers a balanced blend of length and playability with scoring potential for well-executed rounds. The fairway likely features key decision points, with hazards positioned to reward smart positioning.

A mid-range par 4 that plays shorter than many on the course and provides a momentum-building opportunity. The fairway may be tight or angled, with greenside hazards requiring accuracy rather than sheer distance.

A moderately-lengthed par 3 with enough challenge to avoid being a gimme but still very playable. Strategic hazard placement around the green demands a quality tee shot to set up a birdie opportunity.

The toughest hole on the course, this closing par 4 combines significant length with championship-level difficulty across all tee boxes. A strong finish requires two quality shots and steady nerves on this demanding final hole.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | |||
| blue | 362 | 408 | 493 | 160 | 403 | 500 | 363 | 185 | 369 | 3243 | 354 | 146 | 335 | 527 | 445 | 510 | 380 | 210 | 450 | 3357 | 6600 |
| white | 350 | 390 | 481 | 142 | 390 | 471 | 353 | 153 | 350 | 3080 | 343 | 133 | 320 | 513 | 400 | 484 | 360 | 178 | 415 | 3146 | 6226 |
| gold | 342 | 375 | 460 | 130 | 370 | 455 | 343 | 140 | 340 | 2955 | 334 | 133 | 295 | 425 | 342 | 430 | 345 | 165 | 328 | 2797 | 5752 |
| red | 342 | 320 | 415 | 130 | 330 | 415 | 300 | 106 | 315 | 2673 | 334 | 119 | 295 | 425 | 342 | 430 | 280 | 143 | 328 | 2696 | 5369 |