The Club at Emerald Hills
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3.7
1966 Reviews (1966)
5 Stars
719
4 Stars
764
3 Stars
274
2 Stars
110
1 Stars
99
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
73.3%
Recommend this course
1589 out of 1966 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
65.7%
Recommend this course
92 out of 140 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.5
320 Reviews (320)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.4%
Recommend this course
219 out of 320 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7827 yards
Slope 148
Rating 78.6

The layout of the course is interesting, challenging and features perfectly manicured lush, rolling fairways. You'll be glad you experienced this excellent combination of hole designs and truly great golf. Water comes into play on 10 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Ormond Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Ankrom Bruce Devlin (1969) Robert von Hagge (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #2)
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Reviews

3.7
1966 Reviews (1966)

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Beautiful Course, layout and design are really nice. The weather was not cooperative as it rained off and on throughout, but I will play here again. One of the top 3 courses I've played in Florida and I have played some really nice courses here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Wait for conditions to improve

Only 9 holes were open, so you had to play the back nine twice. Cart path only. Fairways were so soggy. A lot of it hadn’t been mowed, and you would lose a ball in 3 inches of mud. course layout is beautiful and challenging, but with these conditions, I wouldn’t go back until it dries out.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Good - Course undergoing maintenance

Played back 9 solo. Friendly staff, easy check-in. Was not expecting some of the overgrowth on the fairways on at least 3 holes. Made play more difficult. They have posted their undergoing maintenance through October so hopefully that gets cleaned up. Fairly busy on a Saturday at twilight. Pace of play fairly slow but the course yardage is long so you can usually get into a rhythm. Currently playing as cart path only which makes sense with the weather/rain we've had along with current conditions on the course. Note to not be surprised that some of the waterways on the course are utilized by people on fishing boats, kayaks, etc. You'll hit over one of them. Will likely come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very bad condition.

Fairways and tee boxes haven’t been cut in a while. Losing balls in the fairway. Also from all the rain but definitely other improvements that could be made in a mean time. At least keep the tee boxes in shape. Terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Absolutely AWFUL!

Been playing this course for years and will never play it again. Pace of play was horrendous. I was a single told to start on the back and was stuck behind 4 groups of 4 and all of them were taking 20 minutes a hole I had to leave after being there and hour and a half and only getting 2 holes in. The course could not be in worse condition. The fairway is either dirt or extremely high grass and the greens are in awful condition. Save your money!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Horrible

They should close the course when it is much damage by the weather. You hit the fairways and you ball is lost under the grass imposible to find.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

It was rough

I definitely don’t think this course should be charging full price for the quality. Half of the greens are in really really poor conditions. The ones that aren’t in poor conditions have some of the fluffiest greens I’ve ever seen. I would say this could would be worth it for $25-$35 but I paid $85 and I’m a little upset.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very sad to see it like this

I have heard such amazing things about this course. I was so disappointed with the conditions of the course. Tee boxes were closed, they had temporary tee boxes much further up which most of the time would take the best parts of the holes away. IE going from a dog leg right over water to just a straight shot no water, shortening holes by 50 yards+ in many cases. On top of that, the temporary, tee boxes were just dirt, it was harder to hit out of the tee boxes than out of the rough. It’s such a shame, because you can tell the course was once a beautiful and tough course. The fairways were in good shape, but once you get to the green, plenty of dead patches and bumps. Green speeds were also extremely inconsistent ranging from super quick to super slow. Overall, I probably won’t be going back again unless there is a huge overall.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Be aware!

5-6 greens have severe damage. Playing from temp tee boxes on every hole. Greens are very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BAD CONDITIONS

Bad conditions

Tees bad

Greens bad

Flooded fairways

Course completely desfigured

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad conditions and rude manners.

The person in charge of the golf carts was very rude, showed disrespect and very bad manners with us.

Moreover, the course was in bad conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hod course under maintenance

The is usually a great course but the tee boxes are being maintained making it less enjoyable than usual

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot and long day

The staff was very friendly but the course was muddy and they build the regular boxes new...so you have to play a very short course...

In front of us were two guys who played so slow that it takes more than 4 and 1/2 h instead of max 3h...we ask to let us throu...even the Ranger talked with them...but no way....some guys dont know anything...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs a little work.

many burned out spots. Might be seasonal, hot summer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Golf course very poor condition

The golf course was in very pior conditions! All 18 tee are provisional and fairways was very bad and the greens was terrible. The app Golf Now should require fields to put the conditions of the field in detail before payment!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course.

Customer service is excellent. Most of the greens are in good condition. Tee boxes need attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Temporary tee boxes on every hole. Some of the greens were in very rough shape. The quality of the course for the price they charge for 18 holes isn’t even close to being okay.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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