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4.6
588 Reviews (588)
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
170
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
97.4%
Recommend this course
567 out of 588 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.6
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.2%
Recommend this course
56 out of 57 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

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

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4.6
588 Reviews (588)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/13/2022

Hello. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best conditions

The golf course superintendent has done an awesome job with EL GC. The conditions are better than many of the country clubs in the area.

The course is plenty challenging for all levels of play and you can usually get 9 in under 90 minutes (walking). Plus the green fees are very reasonable.

If you haven’t played here or haven’t played here in a while, do your self a favor and book a tee time. You won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/13/2022

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/07/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best in town!

I have played Emerald Lakes many times over the past 20 years. Staff is extremely friendly, everyone always has a smile on their face. Pace of play has always been outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/12/2022

Hello. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid condition

Course was in pretty good shape considering how much rain there’s been recently

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/25/2022

Hello, 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 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Walked

Very nice nine hole course

There are several things I really like about this course. In no particular order, you can play 9 holes in around 2 hours, there is a nice driving range and two practice greens (one is for chipping), a nice mix of holes, several with water, the course is in excellent shape, the personnel are great and the other players have always been friendly. On the down side they used to have hot dogs and chips, but since COVID-19 I haven't seen any food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/17/2021

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 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/08/2021

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 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/06/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Frequent Flyer

Best driving range with overhang, new mats, new balls, and fair rates, fair greens fees, and very well kept course for a 9 hole facility. Therte is 1 par 5 that they should do a bit more with, but overall one of the best values around. Does need a marshall to keep the walkers from slowing down everyone else, and to point out pace-of-play etiquette for the hackers and folks who think they're "pros", waiting to tee off forever, measuring putts for minutes on end. Nice place to play all considered tho.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/06/2021

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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens are tremendous.

This course is alway in great shape. The greens are one of the best conditioned greens in all of Sacramento area. Challenging hole locations. Easy course to walk. Not a lot of length with easy to reach greens in regulation on par 4s but the par 3s are tough. It can get busy and slow at times so take your time with your shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/06/2021

We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

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

Exceptional 9 hole course

This is the best 9 hole course i have ever played

Greens are good

Green green everywhere

A must play course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/22/2021

Hello, We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Emerald lakes

Played a little slow, but the course is always in great shape and the staff are friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/24/2021

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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/01/2021

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 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/26/2021

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2021

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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course, Great Value

This was my first time playing at Emerald Lakes. It's a 9-hole course, and far exceeded my expectations. The course has a great layout, and many of the holes are challenging. There is a lot of water to avoid, and some of the fairways are narrow. It definitely forces you to be accurate off the tee. Surprisingly, the greens were multi-tiered, firm, and not easy to read. For $16 for 9-holes, it is a great bargain I would recommend to anyone who wants to get out and play a quick 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/18/2021

Hello, We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/14/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Underrated nine hole course

Emerald Lakes course has real charm. It’s also a nine hole course that has two very decent par 5s,, surprisingly high quality greens, and is probably the best bang for your buck in town if you’re considering not playing a full 18 dominating your entire day. But you can if you want to of course, on your second go round. Believe it or not, it’s shining factor is it’s driving range of all things, with brand new mats, brand new yellow balls, absolutely fairly priced, and even has a very nice overhang for hot days. You can practice on grass or mats, and it’s an extremely convenient and full service range that surpasses many big clubs I have played at elsewhere. I would buy the place and run it in a heartbeat because of its location, if anybody ever wants to invest! No kidding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/14/2021

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 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/13/2021

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!

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