The Club at Emerald Hills
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3.5
2070 Reviews (2070)
5 Stars
744
4 Stars
800
3 Stars
300
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
108
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
68.2%
Recommend this course
1657 out of 2070 reviews
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3.7
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.1%
Recommend this course
62 out of 91 reviews
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3.4
153 Reviews (153)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.4%
Recommend this course
97 out of 153 reviews
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Course Highlights
Eagle Trace features a fun and challenging layout with water on nearly every hole, rewarding strategic shot-making throughout the round. The staff consistently earns high praise for friendliness, and the clubhouse offers solid food and beverage options.

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

3.5
2070 Reviews (2070)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Undulating Greens 28
Forced Carries 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
A Weekend Splurge 17
Locals 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 29
Near the Airport 26
Worth the Drive 18

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Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible conditions

Terrible conditions, terrible tee boxes and poor greens. You can find much better for this price range

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Temp tee boxes only drawback

Greens were in great shape fairways too. Pace of play was fine. Person behind the counter in the pro shop was excellent to deal with. Overall will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid playing here!

The gentleman at the proshop lied about not being a premier card course when it’s listed on the card and the premier card website. Refused to apply any premier card discount. Terrible misinformation on his end to just charge a higher rate. Tee boxes are practically just the markers in the thickest rough on the course. Bring long tees as the ball won’t be tee able on standard length if you’re hitting driver because the rough is so thick. Don’t wear white shoes the tee boxes are all muddy. Really bad at the moment. Not worth $120+ tax. Greens are spray painted & full of divots that aren’t maintained. Poor poor maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played

Much better options currently for $120

Course failed to let people know that they have the worst temporary tee boxes (they didn’t mention until after we paid) . They should lower the rate. If i wanted to hit off the dirt & putt on crab grass i would have gone to my local muni for $30 . Owners clearly cutting cost & not ready for the season. Very tragic & much better options for half the price. Skip Emerald for now. I have played here 20+ times & this was the absolute worst. I never leave reviews on GN so that should say it all. On the bright side they have complimentary ice & water.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value for Money

Excellent course layout. Many holes are challenging due to water in play but that is good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tee boxes were under repair. And was told after we started it will be that way for. Two more weeks. All 18 holes ground under repair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beginners Golf

Excellent location and facility. No stress. Beginner golfers so liked that it wasn't crowded and everyone was friendly. No ego.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Tee boxes were being repaired but the temp tees were still great. Tough greens. Great fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Temporary Tee Surprise

Course and pace of play were fine. However, no one mentioned that there were temporary tees on every hole. And what’s even worse was they didn’t even cut the temp tee area. So you were teeing off in 3 in rough on every hole. Terrible. It would have been the right thing to do to 1) mention this before starting the round and 2) cut the temp areas.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course, but not a good value

Played an afternoon round with a foursome. Terrific and friendly staffers.

Would have ideally liked to have known before hand that all of the tee boxes were under renovation - and the temporary tee boxes were in uneven and tall grass. Really impacted our drives. There were also areas of some of the fairways that needed attention - and some of the greens were a little rough.

First time at this course. Lots of long holes, water and bunkers. Fast and challenging greens. All good things.

Although $67 is not a terrible price for an afternoon round during the week, paying more than double that amount in the morning is not a good value.

Will go back again, but will call first before booking to see if the tee box renovations have been completed.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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