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The Emerald Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
283
4 Stars
176
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
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
15
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
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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.
About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6924 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.0
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The Emerald Golf Club
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| 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 |
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 |
Hot Deals at The Emerald Golf Club
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Course Details
Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
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
SnacksAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Tennis
Reviews
4.7
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by U043l0B7M4jZnAIOK4j3 on 01/25/2026
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Photo submitted by Buckleft41 on 09/21/2025
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The Emerald Photo submitted by U043l0B7M4jZnAIOK4j3 on 06/08/2025
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Hole 9 at The Emerald - excellent par 4 ! Photo submitted by u697167769 on 09/07/2021
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Photo submitted by lotridgen on 07/15/2020
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Just a outstanding course.... well worth the drive. Photo submitted by DKN08 on 07/11/2016
Played On 06/18/2025
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On 06/18/2025
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Awesome course
Beautiful course, very friendly staff. I can't say enough about this golf course!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Course was in great shape considering all the rain
There had been lots of rain the past few days and so it was cart path only but the course was in great shape. Greens were a little fast but we adjusted. On the back 9, group kept hitting into us but we couldn’t play any faster due to the 2 groups in front of us.
Will play again soon.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good course in great shape
Greens roll fast and true and a fun layout. Great course, esp when you get on for under $50.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
The Emerald a True Gem
The Emerald is one of the top courses of 4 in Craven County the Greens fairways and tees are in great shape ! Beautiful Course friendly staff!!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
The Emerald is a Gem
The Emerald is definitely one of top out of 4 in Craven County The course is in great condition! Staff is always courteous!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
The Emerald Rocks!
What a great layout and itt is always lush and in great shape. The bunkers could be a bit more fluffy, but not as bad as some other courses in the area. I love this course and will play it many more times Lord willing.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Thoughts
Decided to make the drive and play this course for the first time and it was well worth it. They were reasonably priced and the course itself was it great condition. Would recommend friends and family to come out and enjoy the atmosphere.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
My only complaint is they don’t let you walk until the afternoon and you have to be with a member. I have no problem keeping up with golfers that are riding. It’s a nice course that’s fair from all the tees. We’ll continue to play it.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great place to play will go back with other family members
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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