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4.7
490 Reviews (490)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
97.4%
Recommend this course
471 out of 490 reviews
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4.8
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 39 reviews
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4.8
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.7%
Recommend this course
77 out of 78 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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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
490 Reviews (490)

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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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great staff

Really good course always in great shape. Staff is always helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course layout with excellent conditions.

Excellent course with challenging layout, but very playable. Fairways had plush grass and very consistent greens. Cart paths are asphalt, and need a little work. Nice amenities, friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course wet, but playable, carts path only.

Enjoyed the new greens. They are almost totally dormant but very playable. They rolled well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course I had my best round ever.

I would and will play this course again soon. The staff at the pro shop were super friendly and Professional. I can't wait to go back in a few weeks. I will reccomend this course to my friends. I had a great time and was impressed with the new greens. I had my best round ever .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Emerald has tee boxes for every level of ability

new greens are a welcome addition, the course is well maintained and has all the amenities for an enjoyable round of golf

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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

Challenging but fair

The Emerald lives up to its reputation as a premier course. The fairways have a huge number of moguls, making for some challenging lies but mostly very good condition - it has been damp lately and there were a few muddy spots. The sand trap sand is light and fluffy, making for the need for precision hitting. The new greens are best of all - vicious to read but very true running. Pin placement can be extreme. One small disappointment was the par threes - they all look like the same hole!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course and Booked at a Value

The assistant pro, Ms Camacho (I might have this wrong) however she was an absolute blessing. She did a great job as far as pairing us up for a foursome to tee off. The course is in great condition, and the Greens roll true (Some of the best putting I've done in a while) They are still doing a little work with cutting down some trees and when I played the course was a little soggy due to recent rain, however it was a great playing course. I would highly recommend this course, especially if you can get it at a great rate on GolfNow

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has excellent greens...

Nice course which is well maintained and a value for the money. Greens are new and in excellent condition, fairways and tee boxes are in good condition as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice lay out

The only thing bad about playing on this date was CART PATH ONLY

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

really enjoyed this course

Played the course with friends and we each had a great time. Thought the greens were the best I putted on. Birdied the last hole which made a great finish to a wonderful day. Hope we get another opportunity to play this course again in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They ruined the greens!!!

This used to be my favorite course in the area until they recently changed the greens from bentgrass to bermuda. Big mistake! Now they're just like everyone else, congratulations. If I want to play Bermuda greens I'll go to one of the other 50 courses that are closer to where I live. And if you're smart you'll do the same. I will not be playing there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

0

The course was fine, but in the hot summer it would be nice if they would put out a couple of water buckets, the only water was the the restrooms one on each side and the fountains were not cold. In my opinion this would be a nice improvement to a good course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The new Champion greens are great.

The new champion Bermuda grass greens are grown in and smooth as can be. Tee boxes and fairways are also in great shape since the course has been closed for 9 weeks. Many trees were removed near the greens making the course a little easier to play. The day we played was cart path only which slowed us down a little. This is one of the best courses in New Bern.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time since the new greens.

This course hsa recently had their greens redone from bent to champion burmuda. The new greens are a little thin but they putt well. The greens should be great by next spring. The traps are playing better it appears new sand was added when the course was closed for two months.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Multiple plays

My handicap is 9.4. I play The Emerald very often. I find it pricey at regular pricing, but they have good online deals on a regular basis.
The course is always in good shape with wonderful fairways and true rolling greens. The course is closing for a period in July and Aug. to replace the greens from bentgrass to Bermuda.
Probably the best overall course in the area.
Compared to Carolina Colours: Carolina Colours has a nice layout and excellent greens, but the fairways are hard and still not mature. Even with a T Shot in the fairway, you may not have the
best lie. Carolina Colours charges to much. Cheapest tate is $36.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, fine condition

Looks and plays great. A bit challeging on some holes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course!

Beautiful course, super nice staff and challenging golf. Leave your driver at home for all you big hitters. It'll get you in more trouble than you can handle. Greens rolling perfect even after a huge down pour right before my buddy and I teed off. I'm from Pinehurst so I know good golf and you all will love this place!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained

Played here with hubby recently. Friendly Staff and we were surprised how quick we were able to play In weekend. Nice course, not super difficult. Will go back !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I was happy to play myself without much hold up.

The weather was great and greens are very nice. Didn't have much trouble finding my ball if it was a little off the fairway. The facilities were very nice and the bathrooms were very clean.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great condition but said they are replacing greens.

Nice course. well laid out. awesome price. a steal at $12.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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