Emerald Lake Golf Club

Booked tee time but site didn't say that sand is on the greens. When I checked in the guy at shop didn't mention that either and that back 9 was closed so had to play front 9 twice. People just don't care anymore!

I thought the course was on pretty good shape for this late in the summer. It played well, and moved especially well at 1:00 pm

Booked the night before. Staff was friendly. Didn't hit at the range but looked ok. Apparently, they are rebuilding the club house after it burned down but the trailer used as a pro shop works fine for now. Course was in good shape. Not too hard. Shot a 79 the first time with 3 penalties. I was paired with others who warned me on where to hit or not hit the ball. Not a long course. Even from the tips, you can't hit driver every joke unless you are super precise on turning it where you want. I like that you need to think on some holes and there are a few risk/reward holes.

It's an interesting course with very fast greens. The fescue bordering the fairways tends to swallow your ball, so best to stay in the fairway at all times. Some of the bunkers were under repair. My only complaint is that you have no warning of little creekbeds or doglegs that lie ahead out of sight and if it's your first time playing the course, you'll probably get snagged by these.

The course was in good condition. The only issue is the pace of play was so very very slow. I played only 14 holes because they were players on the tee box waiting on a foresome on a par 3 taking there sweet time. And the next tee box players were waiting on players to tee off. Players were taking so long to hit , taking all day to putt. There was I Marshall no were on the course to speed up play. Very very unsat.

although the greens were a little beaten from all the ball marks that were not repaired, the course conditions were ok. They had mowed the rough and there was a layer of dead grass laying on top. If you hit your ball in there it was almost impossible to find it. The front nine was good and on the back we were held up by a 6 some and in front of them a 5 some. We called the pro and a ranger was sent out. He talked to them but nothing changed. After 45 minutes of playing just 2 holes, we left. We wont be back if that is the way they manage their course. Good luck to anyone playing this place!

Course is in good shape for the middle of July. Definitely worth the money

Can't believe I haven't written a review of ELGC, so here goes: I like Emerald Lake a lot. It is very convenient to get to, just off I-485 in SE Charlotte. It appears as if they have started construction on the new clubhouse to replace the one that burned down 4 years ago. The renderings look great, and I'm excited to see it come to fruition. The course itself winds it's way through a housing development. It is a par 72 that had its nines switched a few years ago. I think the switch was a great idea, as the old 18th was a bad finishing hole (I still don't think it is a well designed hole, regardless). The signature hole is probably the par 5 14th. It requires two separate carries of Mitchell's Lake. There are a fair mix of holes where you can hit driver, and others where you play for position. The holes where you can hit driver usually give you lots of room to do so. The course is currently is great condition. The bermuda on the fairways is lush and the rough is deep. There is an area in the 2nd fairway that is under repair, and also a strip running through the 3rd green where they have replaced sod. The greens themselves are great with one notable exception. People simply don't fix ball marks. I know this isn't the fault of the course, but nothing is worse than putting through a minefield of craters on a green. There is clean, white sand in all of the bunkers, and they are well maintained.

My one main knock on the course is pace of play continues to be an issue at ELGC. There were 2 groups ahead of me on the tee at my scheduled starting time. That theme continued throughout the round, as there were as many as 5 groups on one hole.

Regardless, ELGC is a great course to play a round of golf.

Played as a single and it took me 2 hr and 40 mins. Never saw a ranger come through group ahead of me wouldn't let me play through. Quit after 9 holes because it would have taken me 6 hours to play the full 18. Course was in great shape and challenging. Staff was friendly at the club house. Will not go back.

Not really a long course, but rough makes you hit it straight or it will be a long day. The greens were in great shape and fast.

I like this course it's always in decent shape it just takes so long to play because it's overbooked and there is no starter.. Every time I have played their Ive waited on every tee box.. Good course just make sure you have about 4.5 hours to play.

Really enjoyed this course. First time played. Fairways were in good shape (except for longish rough). Greens really nice. Overall a really good experience with friendly staff and great weather. Will be back ! Be careful on 9th green. Had a 4 ft putt from above the hole. Barely touched it ! Ball never stopped rolling until 25 ft downhill ! I'll know better next time, Ha ! Off course amenities were rated less due to temporary golf shop and construction mess while they rebuild clubhouse. Gonna really be nice when done.

The mowing crew was out Monday morning, but if your ball went anywhere but in the fairway, it would disappear in the grass. My partner and I spent way too much time looking for balls a few feet off the fairway. You had to be right on top of the ball to see it. Clumps upon clumps of grass clippings old and new, dominated the scene. A real pain to play off the fairway.

Greens were in good shape and the course is likeable if the fees stay reasonable. I don't care if they have the best $4 hot dog around!

The front nine is terrible compared to the back 9. You can't even get your tee in the ground on 60% of the tee boxes. I believe they had just punched the greens but they still rolled pretty well. I would just rather spend $10 extra bucks somewhere else.

Played and it was good. Some areas are not always well kept. Overall course is in good shape and challenging.

After I was snubbed by Olde Sycamore (see my review), I went to Emerald Lakes. They got me on being a single and joined a twosome right away. The course is in really good shape right now. Greens are slightly fast and pretty smooth. Staff was friendly and cooperative. The new relocated clubhouse has broken ground and should be up in a few months. I recommend this course and it should only get better with the coming month's weather... Bunkers need a little more sand is the ONLY negative...

This is a great local course with adequate challenges and excellent price.

Nice course, just had too many people at the same time.

Staff is always friendly and starters are always on point! Course in great shape and always challenging. This is a must play for all. Just can't get enough of Emerald lake golf course!!

Pace of play a little, but there was a golf event going on course was unusually crowded at 445 in the evening