The Club at Emerald Hills
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3.5
2054 Reviews (2054)
5 Stars
739
4 Stars
792
3 Stars
298
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
107
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
68.2%
Recommend this course
1644 out of 2054 reviews
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3.6
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
65.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 83 reviews
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3.3
181 Reviews (181)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
61.3%
Recommend this course
111 out of 181 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
2054 Reviews (2054)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible pace of play and course conditions

Brutal round. Almost 3 hours for 9 holes, then walked off the course. Not to mention the greens were 75% filled with sand mixture.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not like the good old days

There are courses in the exact same condition you can play for half the price. Only amenity they had was free bottles of water at the start of your round. Save your money and play elsewhere, this course is not what it used to be after ownership change. Not worth the money at all, course was pretty beat up. Won’t play here again

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Atrocious conditions and pace of play

Place was a swamp with branches everywhere. Greens were 50% sand. Pace a play was a joke. Had to wait 5min between swings

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens a little rough

Overall this course was in decent condition and was good value. The greens were fairly quick but we’re a little rough. Could be the time of year and part of maintenance but they weren’t terrible.

I would play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

Emerald hills missed the basic fundamentals in golf course mtce. Tee blocks haven’t been cut in days and greens were the worst I’ve ever played on. I don’t think the course owns a whipper snippet as nothing was trimmed over growth everywhere. Fairways were terrible and uncut. Other course cut grass everyday, looks like Emerald hills hasn’t in weeks. No nice flower beds or anything groomed to make the course beautiful. Buildings and shacks were in terrible disrepair. This course needs a lot of investment, new management and a new greens superintendents.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Condition

When you fly in from out of town and want to get in a couple rounds. You would hope they would be honest about the conditions of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not great Condition

Seems like it could be a great course, but; the greens where not mowed for a week, tee boxes where like hitting out of the rough, and the sand traps where not raked and look like a herd of animals had gone through them. I normally do not complain but they charged me $80 total and not one mentioned the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this place

Always have a good time playing here. Although the course is challenging it is also a very interesting layout for the area. Course still coming around after recent maintenance and a big storm, but all in all good shape. Staff was exceptional as always. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Disappointed!

I was so disappointed! I called the pro shop prior to making a reservation about the course conditions. I asked the lady if the greens were punched recently. She told me that they haven't done anything since August. She said everything is fine and there is no complaints whatsoever. In reality, the greens have plenty of holes from a recent aerification ( punched about 2 weeks ago). Some fairways were also punched. The greens are so bumpy and slow. In addition to the holes and sands on the greens, the grass is long due to no mowing. Also, the fairway grass does not get mowed either. I specifically asked about the greens and she actually lied to me. How can you run a business by lying to your clients? I understand that the course needs maintenance, especially during the summer. Can't you guys be honest about the course conditions? This is very bad management and very short-sighted.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 180
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible Service

The staff is incredible, warm, and beyond friendly. Course was wet but is a great layout.

Will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Meh

It’s a pretty nice facility, however the day we went they had just aerated the greens and didn’t tell anyone. The course was also golf cart path only which made for a long and strenuous day. This is definitely a challenging course, but having to walk after every hit and then putting on an impossible green really ruined The experience for everyone. Not worth any higher than $40 for a teetime compared to the other options in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice golf course

Good shape. Greens are good but not very fast ( too long grass)

Extra meal for the price! Great deal!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough Course, Greens not the best

A very hard and long course. Greens still had aeration punch marks from aeration done over a month ago so ball didn’t roll well. Some tee boxes were in rough shape. Other than that this course is an affordable challenge for anyone, well worth the $30-$40 deal you can get on GolfNow some days.

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