The Club at Emerald Hills
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3.5
2048 Reviews (2048)
5 Stars
736
4 Stars
789
3 Stars
298
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
107
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
67.5%
Recommend this course
1638 out of 2048 reviews
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3.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
62.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 79 reviews
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3.3
186 Reviews (186)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
59.7%
Recommend this course
111 out of 186 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
2048 Reviews (2048)

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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

excellent course

we have had some challenging weather but regardless the greens were fine a little slower than they appear, fairways were cut tight, rough is rough traps need some attention but the view of hard rock guitar is worth the price of admission

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

2nd Time Not A Charm

I played this course 2 years ago when my daughter started school locally and liked the layout. The only major problem that day was the greens had been sanded so I figured I would try it again. This time was more disappointing. The tees boxes were essentially dirt and they were doing maintenance on the greens, leaving piles of grass everywhere. Maintenance crews were working everywhere and I had to wait on them on several holes to hit a shot or putt. Suffice it to say, I will not be going back, which is a shame because I think the course has a lot of potential.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

The course reflected recent weather conditions.There had been heavy rains in Miami and hole 1 was closed so they discounted my round. It was cart path only since there was still a lot of standing water on the perimeter on the course but the fairways were mostly dry. The greens were EXTREMELY slow owing to the fact that the weather had likely prevented them from mowing as regularly as they'd like. Staff was friendly and the bar looked fun but I didn't partake. I'd love to come back when it isn't so wet.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

Had a blast! Came out early in the morning with my friend and his stepdad and we couldn’t have been happier! Course is difficult and if not accurate you will run into trouble, but with that being said still very fun to play, the greens play true and are well kept! Definitely come to this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

It’s a good course. 10 handicap and below will enjoy it

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Challenging Doesn’t Mean Good

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The pro shop well stocked. The course was in OK condition - but plenty of brown spots and not exactly trimmed around the edges. Tee boxes were a mess - plenty of weeds. Way too many water carries and doglegs - combined with undulating fairways and tricky greens. The hole with a 20-foot elevated green is like playing mini-golf. The carts lacked GPS. And pace of play - forget it. It took our threesome five hours - with long waits on many holes - and that’s after we called the pro shop and had a ranger come out.. Played much better courses for less.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still enjoy playing this beast!

Haven’t been here in a few months but was pleasantly surprised at the overall playing conditions. Greens were decent and with new carts, pleasant people working there, not to mention the prettiest and nicest cart girl we have encountered anywhere around here, it really is a fun 18 holes. We’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

TOO SLOW

The pace of play was painfully slow and turned what would have been a great course to play into a terrible experience. 5 1/2 hours to play 18 holes is just not acceptable especially when we booked it looked like there was planty of open tee times available prior to ours. It was so crowded I suspect they double book and then send groups off as they arrive. 2 groups on every par 3 is not enjoyable. Would not return solely due to pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late afternoon round

Course was great like always a bit slow waited every shot

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