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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Average Rating
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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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Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Excellent trek

Very nice course to play! Some areas need a little tlc but over all good condition!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Raggedy

Not one single enhancement in the last year or since change in ownership. Could be beautiful as the layout is nice but no effort taken to deal with mess and disarray. Many trees were eliminated but for an unknown purpose- perhaps to ready lots for more housing and a new course layout? Most surprising the round was extraordinarily long due to cart path only which was unnecessary as it hadn’t rained in some time and course was not wet. Every cart path needs replacement. Every on course bathroom needs replacement as well. It’s embarrassing when compared to what it once was.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Car path

The place itself was absolutely incredible. The course was in great condition. The only bad thing about it is car path only, So if you hit the ball far off the car path it’s a long walk to your ball. Besides that well worth every penny

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart Path Only!!

Overall we enjoyed the course layout (could have been in better shape) the staff very friendly and courteous. The one thing I can complain about was it was over 90 degrees and it was cart path only??

So too much walking to our balls in that heat!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair conditions

Tee boxes crappy. Rest of course fair. Greens were good. Need a starter to condense groups and marshaller to keep golfers on pace. Staff nice. Took long to get a hot dog at turn. Even so recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 147
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 151
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

First time I can ever say this course needs work

I know there had been a lot rain but the tee boxes were over grown the fairways needed mowing

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 180
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall course

Tee box are rough has weeds. Fairways and greens are in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

I love this course. It's always in good shape and the staff are friendly and helpful. Hope to play here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Disappointed

Our tee time and day occurred after 3 consecutive nights of rain. We called to see if the course was open and it was. The course was water logged and I got covered by mud in the middle of the fairway several times.The final straw was me actually sinking in the mud, on the fairway. My friend and I quit after 12 holes. When I complained, I was laughed at and told that's part of the challenge. With the exception of a few island holes, the course is boring.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Decent course

I like the layout of the course, although it kicks my butt. I’ve played it a dozen times or so and I’ve never seen the fairways be anything other than soft (lots of rain in the area). My only real complaint is the greens are always so-so. Some are decent, others are poor, all are sloooow. But I’ll certainly play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Downhill

It's disheartening to see the decline of Emerald Hills over the years. Once regarded as the best course in South Florida, it now resembles Orangebrook. Weeds are widespread, the greens are deteriorated, and the course suffers from severe drainage problems. I wouldn’t be surprised if it closes within the next few years.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too wet

I guess it been raining a lot here. Cart path only. Course wasn't in bad shape greens were good. But no drinking water any where on the course its south Florida in August come on now. Had a good time bartender Jules is great

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank You for your review. We offer Complimentary Bottles of 10oz Waters before you start to put into your coolers, at the turn and when completed they are available in the cooler near the bagroom. We apologize if the staff did not notify you of the complimentary water.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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