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The Emerald Golf Club

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4.7
499 Reviews (499)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
179
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
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96.7%
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479 out of 499 reviews
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4.7
47 Reviews (47)
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37
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.9%
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46 out of 47 reviews
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4.7
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.3%
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71 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Emerald stands out in Eastern NC with a lush, challenging layout and consistently well-maintained fairways, greens, and tees. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a top pick for returning golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6924 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.0
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Emerald 72 6924 yards 74.0 136
Black 72 6483 yards 71.7 129
Blue 72 6123 yards 70.2 126
White 72 5497 yards 67.3 118
Gold 72 4893 yards 64.4 107
Gold (W) 72 4893 yards 68.7 116
Red (W) 72 4203 yards 64.8 106
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Scorecard for Emerald Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Emerald M: 73.8/134 399 169 393 371 521 146 420 523 405 3347 407 172 423 590 370 208 405 524 425 3524 6871
Black M: 71.8/130 383 169 376 356 502 146 403 508 385 3228 392 161 403 520 358 173 389 492 413 3301 6529
Blue M: 70.1/127 W: 75.6/135 362 151 359 341 480 131 376 488 358 3046 370 147 383 497 350 161 351 473 378 3110 6156
Blue/White M: 68.9/123 W: 74.2/132 340 151 359 341 448 131 331 488 358 2947 343 147 317 468 350 144 351 473 357 2950 5897
White M: 67.0/118 W: 71.9/127 340 120 297 293 448 112 331 422 317 2680 343 118 317 468 329 144 304 422 357 2802 5482
Gold M: 63.6/108 W: 68.0/117 273 91 272 261 411 87 282 371 260 2308 292 100 281 402 263 129 277 390 307 2441 4749
Red M: 61.1/104 W: 64.9/108 220 80 235 242 378 75 230 323 215 1998 237 93 241 356 248 115 234 335 258 2117 4115
Handicap 9 17 11 7 3 15 1 13 5 8 16 6 4 14 10 12 18 2
Par 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 5 4 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 17 15 5 3 13 9 11 1 8 18 10 4 16 6 14 12 2
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1988) Greg Muirhead (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
499 Reviews (499)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Bunkers 15
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 11
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
Worth the Drive 11
Near the Airport 6

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u2078053384
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ItsStillYourShot
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Staff was very friendly, course was challenging but fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ItsStillYourShot
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163766296
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Devin1080
Played On
Reviews 169
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid course

Good course, great deal if you are able to get a “hot deal”. Greens and tee boxes were in great shape. Highly recommend

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u2078053384
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Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u2078053384
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Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great day

Pace slowed a bit but, people play at different pace. Still finished less than 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u2078053384
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Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Well groomed

Course was great. Fast greens, manicured nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Tracie1619523
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Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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richard2626692
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u2078053384
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Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rvalorose
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Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Tracie1619523
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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful day

The fairways and greens are in good condition. The pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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harmonycenter
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

great staff

Tim has always taken great care of my group every time we go thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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DJPA7
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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123456golf
Played On
Reviews 181
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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123456golf
Played On
Reviews 181
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dbrisson
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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cluckett
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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harmonycenter
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome

Nice layout great shape, greens and fairways are awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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