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McCullough's Emerald Golf Links
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The golf course at McCullough's Emerald Golf Links is an 18-hole, public course that is situated within minutes of Atlantic City. Designer, Stephen Kay decided to pay tribute to famous European golf courses such as St. Andrew's in his design. The European influences are reflected in the open fairways, tricky strong winds, and undulating greens. The golf course also boasts the region's only 100-feet elevation changes.
McCullough's Emerald Golf Links' signature hole is the seventh; it is also the course's most unique. The hole features hazards like large bunkers and wide, rolling fairways. Water hazards also come into play on five holes. The acclaimed golf course is challenging but it does provide a truly unique golfing experience.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 71 | 6535 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Back | 71 | 6132 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
| Blue | 71 | 5700 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Forward | 71 | 4962 yards | 67.2 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.2/135 | 432 | 206 | 489 | 372 | 236 | 502 | 464 | 414 | 172 | 3287 | 466 | 341 | 443 | 203 | 517 | 283 | 136 | 501 | 358 | 3248 | 6535 |
| White M: 70.6/128 W: 75.3/141 | 390 | 173 | 481 | 345 | 212 | 490 | 422 | 400 | 166 | 3079 | 437 | 314 | 434 | 180 | 491 | 272 | 126 | 451 | 348 | 3053 | 6132 |
| Combo M: 69.0/126 | 390 | 140 | 481 | 345 | 189 | 490 | 333 | 400 | 166 | 2934 | 354 | 314 | 342 | 180 | 422 | 272 | 126 | 451 | 348 | 2809 | 5743 |
| Gold M: 67.6/124 W: 71.3/130 | 302 | 140 | 413 | 323 | 189 | 457 | 333 | 279 | 160 | 2596 | 354 | 289 | 342 | 154 | 422 | 259 | 113 | 400 | 315 | 2648 | 5244 |
| Red M: 64.2/110 W: 68.9/119 | 270 | 105 | 350 | 298 | 158 | 401 | 291 | 279 | 123 | 2275 | 286 | 249 | 299 | 126 | 336 | 221 | 92 | 325 | 253 | 2187 | 4462 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Great time!
Starter from Glen Burnie was excellent. Followed his advice regarding blind shots, etc. he was spot on. Provided us with everything we needed to know to play well and have a great time. . Awesome course. Greens true. Thanks!
Saturday golf
Great course, pace of play was really slow. Allowing bachelor parties to play 11 to a hole sucks. 5.5 hour round.
Good Links Course
First time playing course, and found it in very good condition. Fairways great, greens true. Biggest problem is not knowing the course. Lots of blind shots, and undulating greens. And VERY WINDY today, so that did not help. As expected in a links course, lots of hills, no trees, so wind played a big part.
buschwacker
The course is in great shape but the group in front of us was so slow it ruined the day
Greens we're very nice, smooth and rolled true.
There were a number of blind shots coupled with the fact we never played the course made it tougher. was friendly and helpful however the rangers did nothing to speed up play. There were 2 foursomes in front of us who were together and 3 holes behind the rest of the field. It was ungodly slow and no one was willing to step up and move things along. In my humble opinion, there's no place in golf for a 5 hour round on a Sunday afternoon.
like it more
I have played here before but each time I play it the more I like it. It's a fun course to play and it's not pushover. This day the wind was up which really required concentration. The course overall was in very good condition but the greens were excellent. A smooth fast green is the easiest kind of green to putt on. Just pick a line and get the ball moving. With the wind today it could have been a round of golf in Ireland with rain early and sun later.
Prestine
I have played this course about a dozen times in the last 5 years, and have always enjoyed it. With that being said, I have never seen it in such incredible shape. There is no course in the area in better shape than this one, including the high priced ones. The greens are beautiful and so so smooth. I can't believe how far the course has come.
Great Condition
Best condition of all the courses in the area. Fair course for all levels. Greens true and quick. Fairways fantastic.
Fun time
Don’t usually play this course because of how they do their rates (like a hotel, charge more for busier times/days instead of consistent rates for days/times). That aside, It’s a challenging course that even beginners can have fun playing. Course was a little soggy from rain two days prior (was cart paths only). Still was in pretty good condition. Playing partner and I were able to keep a good pace. We didn’t run up on anyone or have anyone in our heels. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Call ahead, do not play if cart path only
Nice course with undulating hills, longer Par 3s and narrow fairways. Tiered greens with interesting hole placements. Biggest issue is management restricted course to cart path only with no notice and no offer to offset, yet grounds personnel drove all over the course without regard. Not a course to play with those restrictions.
Great Shape
Course is in great condition. Very playable regardless of handicap. Going back soon.
Definitely will play again soon
Course is in the best shape I’ve ever seen it. Have played here about 30 times over the years and it’s always been well maintained. From tee to green I was very impressed. Keep up the good work!
Has a real Scottish feel.
Great course. Has a real Scottish feel. Great shape greens, fairways and the tee boxes.
Amazing course. Test all levels of the golfer plus a beautiful layout. Beautiful scenery is a bonus
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