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4.6
596 Reviews (596)
5 Stars
385
4 Stars
172
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
97.5%
Recommend this course
575 out of 596 reviews
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4.6
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.3%
Recommend this course
59 out of 60 reviews
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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 33
Length 2371 yards
Slope 106
Rating 31.0
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Emerald Lakes Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

4.6
596 Reviews (596)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 10
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
9-Hole Rounds 11
Walkers 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pretty good local course.

The greens here are in great shape. The layout is not bad but it’s pretty cramped but manageable nonetheless. Fun variety of holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/22/2022

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nine Hole Course

Great nine hole course-nice when you don’t have all day to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

I’ve played this course many times and never I am disappointed. The maintenance crew keeps this course green and very playable. The greens were perfect. The fairways were perfect. Not much dry spots. On the last hole before I hit my approach shot, the guy was watering the green. We all know we’re in a drought but he’s still watering the green. That shows me that they care about the way the greens are kept in top shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2022

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great 9 hole course

Great place to play. Play 18 from 2 different tee boxes for a little bit more of a challenge. Some of the best greens in Sacramento. I wish it would get a restaurant/bar though. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place for a quick 9.

Front desk staff could have been a little more friendly but everything else was great. Playing here again this Sunday. Clean course well taken care of.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Your feedback is important to us,! Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Carts

Emerald Lakes golf course, my playing partners and I usually have a good time playing gold there. But today 6/25/2022 (Saturday) we had a tee time for 12:40. Check in was fine, the golf range was good but that is where it ended.

I asked the golf starter if they will be carts available by the start of our tee time. She stated that there will be as the golfers would be arriving in from their round. Because I seen (4-5) carts of just single people going on without playing golf to just watch people play golf.

So as our tee time came there was no carts left and there was another person waiting for a cart to go catch up and watch someone play. So we let other (2) group of players go in front of us who was walking. We didnt play because we saw no one coming up the 9th fairway with a cart(s). Today was POORLY ran.

I suggest to CALL ahead and ask to if the tee times are on time and if you are using a cart to see they are available.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Emerald Lakes Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/06/2022

Hi, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Golf

Emerald provides fun golf for anyone. Even high handicap golfers have a chance to score well. Just getting back to golf and had fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Good short course

Play this course often with my son who is learning how to play. Good learning course for your money. Will continue to play and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/07/2022

Hello and thank you for visiting us at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great big 9hole

9 hole golf course that lets you play all your clubs. Plenty of long holes to air out your drivers and nice water features. Course maintenance can’t be beat.

Today’s pro shop guy could stand a little friendly training.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/10/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/08/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Beware.....

Showed the guy in the pro shop my confirmation number....

Says he can't find me in his system.....

Told me he'll let me slide this time ....

Paid 30$ to feel like a freeloader who is getting a free round....

Worst experience I've had inside a pro shop in 15yrs if golf ....

June 3rd, 2022 at 10:50am

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Commented on 06/10/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (916) 685-4653, and thanks for visiting Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Wonderful Wake Up Course

Perfect 9 hole for a quick morning wakeup walk alone or with a friend. Easy access and friendly staff help you get on your way for a trip around one of the better short courses I've played. Emerald lakes was not always in such great shape but management over the past couple of years and the care taken to maintain and improve the grounds and modest facilities are very noticeable. Pride of ownership does them well.

I enjoy every round and most always find the fairways and greens in fine shape. Watch out for the water on the closing 4 holes....it''ll get ya!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Emerald Lakes Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

The best thing I can say about this course, is that they take care of it better than most courses anywhere. The fairways, greens etc are in very nice shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/13/2022

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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