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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
3.9
97.8%
Recommend this course
575 out of 596 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.6
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
18
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
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
Emerald Lakes stands out with exceptional course conditions, a well-designed layout featuring a memorable island green, and one of the few grass driving ranges in the Sacramento area. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this nine-hole gem a top local pick.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 33
Length 2371 yards
Slope 106
Rating 31.0
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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

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Sports

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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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Reviews 1
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 11/30/2020

Hi, CoachA1. 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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/30/2020

Hi, u000001306287. 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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great little course

The water definitely comes into play. Makes your club choice interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/02/2021

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/16/2020

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Staff was friendly, clientele was chill. Played 9 on a busy-ish Sunday morning and didn’t have to wait on the group ahead of us and were never rushed by the group behind us. Finished in just over 90 minutes walking. Layout is a bit confusing, walked into a guy who was about to drive while trying to find the 4th tee, so it could use a little more signage. Be aware theres very limited amenities on site, don’t show up hungry or thirsty, bring food and drinks if you need any. All in all great course, will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
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 04/02/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Darian! 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 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/02/2020

Hello and thank you for your great rating, bwalter22! 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprised

Not an executive course. Short , but a few extremely long par 3's . Greens were surprisingly fast and course was in good shape. Lots of water to avoid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/22/2020

Thank you for your review, u199571344. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens!

I played at noon on a Monday and the greens were in outstanding shape. These are some of the smoothest and fastest greens in the Sacramento area. Keep up the good work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/13/2020

Hi tuckerdgt24. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track

Best condition of any muni in the region. No doubt. Fairways, greens and (yes!) bunkers are just about perfect.

CSD and Elk Grove can be proud!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/02/2020

bwalter22, 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!

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/21/2020

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Real suprise!!!

Pace was real slow and we and we teed off real early, but I must say course was laid out nicely, there is plenty of water to make you think and course was in great shape, defiantly worth the money.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/15/2020

Hi him363. 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 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Best 9 hole course in the area

Great 9 hole course that is in excellent playing shape. The greens are some of the best in the area. The staff are very friendly and the course has a top notch driving range. Emerald Lake is by far the best 9 hole course in the Sacramento area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/11/2020

u314160511243, 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/08/2020

Hi Kat5. 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 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great Greens

Course in great shape. Layout a bit quirky but manageable. Greens were superb that day; above the hole is trouble. Fast

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/01/2020

Thank you for your review, PaulMarr. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/31/2020

Hi u314159322027. 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 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice

For a 9 hole course, this is as good as it gets. Interesting holes that are well maintained. I recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/28/2020

DavidBusch, 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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent conditions. Played 18 holes, course virtually empty due to heat Played in 2.5 hours!!! Course pro is wonderful. Is my instructor and I followed her from another course to Emerald Lakes. Wish it were a bit closer!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/27/2020

Thank you for your review, coachtodd. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/10/2020

Hi u314160020529. 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.

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