The Emerald Golf Club in New Bern, North Carolina, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

486 Reviews (486)

5 Stars

287

4 Stars

177

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.4

97.4%

Recommend this course

467 out of 486 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

36 Reviews (36)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.9

97.2%

Recommend this course

35 out of 36 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

78 Reviews (78)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

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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.

About

Holes 18

Type Semi-Private

Par 72

Length 6924 yards

Slope 136

Rating 74.0

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Satellite Layout

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

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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.7

486 Reviews (486)

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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Devin1080

Played On 05/19/2024

Reviews 166

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 250 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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vader147

Played On 05/12/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Overall great course

The course is challenging as is beautiful. The only thing I would change is that the cart paths could use some love as they were a tad rough.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Xronia

Played On 05/07/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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bill1959

Played On 05/06/2024

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u460324682

Played On 05/04/2024

Reviews 10

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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oEp4RztEmBJiO4QImqxb

Played On 04/28/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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zr5CVbZePvdcxKwguNcq

Played On 04/24/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Aldostin1

Played On 04/24/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

Have seen this course advertised on another discount golf site, but never purchased. Was in town and this course was recommended by a resident.

Course fairways were in good shape, but the greens were in great shape. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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strourk67

Played On 04/18/2024

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Pleasant Surprise

First time visitor and paid $40 through golf now. What a pleasant surprise. Course conditions were fantastic from tee boxes, fairways, rough and greens !! Cart paths rough in spots. Pace of play got bad when we got behind one foursome that did not let us play through but overall a great experience !! Would definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

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BrandywineBay

Played On 04/16/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent value

The course is almost always in great condition. Greens run true and at a good pace. Staff is always friendly and accommodating

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314161441770

Played On 04/07/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Good public course. Good value on hot deal.

I liked the layout of the course. Greens are in very good shape. They run fast and true. Fairways are average. Thin is some spots. Lots of water on the course so you need to hit the ball straight. Cart paths are awful. Carts are gas powered. It would be better without the cart paths. Pace of play was good. Right on 4 hours.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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u314163098710

Played On 03/30/2024

Reviews 23

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314163098710

Played On 04/04/2024

Reviews 23

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u314163098710

Played On 03/30/2024

Reviews 23

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

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Yes98765

Played On 03/27/2024

Reviews 8

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Cold weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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Madmaxgolf

Played On 03/21/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice place .. Needs a ranger

Golf course was good , greens were good . Staff was nice … Pace of play wasn’t good , got stuck behind 2 foursomes , that obviously aren’t friends of golf … Didn’t let me play through and killed my enjoyment … need to have someone that knows what they are doing to make it fun for everyone, at $64 bucks I wouldn’t do it but I had a hot deal and coupon so 30 bucks definitely worth it

Conditions Good

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Average

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Colleen1792961

Played On 03/04/2024

Reviews 16

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice Course

Good Course but very wet the day we played! Would definitely play here again

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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Eddy27

Played On 02/18/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Definitely look forward to playing again

Easily top two public courses in the area. The greens are in very good condition for this time of year, even the bunkers are in good shape and it’s actually like playing out of a real sand trap unlike any of the other courses this time of year. The cost was the best part and it’s easily the best deal in town. Pace of play is the one down fall.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

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smcelvine

Played On 02/05/2024

Reviews 11

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

smcelvine

Played On 02/05/2024

Reviews 11

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of The Emerald Golf Club?

The Emerald Golf Club is located at 5000 Clubhouse Dr, New Bern, North Carolina 28562, Craven County.

Is The Emerald Golf Club open to the public?

Yes, The Emerald Golf Club is open to the public.

What year did The Emerald Golf Club open?

The Emerald Golf Club was built in 1988.

Who designed The Emerald Golf Club?

Rees Jones (1988) and Greg Muirhead (1988) are the architects of The Emerald Golf Club.

What is the par of The Emerald Golf Club

The par of The Emerald Golf Club is 72.

What is the length of The Emerald Golf Club

The length of The Emerald Golf Club is 6924 yards.

What is the rating of The Emerald Golf Club

The rating of The Emerald Golf Club is 74.0.

What is the slope of The Emerald Golf Club

The slope of The Emerald Golf Club is 136.

What are the course conditions at The Emerald Golf Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at The Emerald Golf Club are excellent.

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