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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
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
37
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
56 out of 57 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

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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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

This is a well kept reasonably challenging course. Friendly staff and a great driving range. If it was an 18 hole course it would be my favorite!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9 holes, 1 hour, 45 minutes

Excellent conditions, very well maintained!

These guys work hard on this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/29/2019

Hi Frank7929392. 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 Center!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A. Nice day out with my 13 year old son.. Nobody behind or in front of us on Saturday. Good condition course for price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/26/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro Shop staff very rude

Tried to make tee two tee times directly one week prior. Woman in shop said they didnt have anything available. I literally walked out of pro shop and booked them on golfnow. Not the first time this has happened with same employee.

Upon arrival for todays rounds, other pro shop employee said there may not be carts. I didnt hear the question so I asked and the woman (who couldnt book the tee times previous week) said very sarcastically “or you can walk.” I like the course and most employees but this one has left a very bad impression on several occasions. I have never complained or been rude in the past. Unsure why she seems so un-accomidating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/05/2019

We strive to make everyone's visit a great one. Unfortunately we had an incident. The employee mentioned is no longer a part of our team. We have reminded all staff working at Emerald Lakes the customer must always come first and will be treated with the upmost respect and courtesy. We are truly sorry for this incident and we will do everything possible to ensure this does not happen again.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Emerald experience

This is the best maintained corse in the sac valley. Greens are fast and true . Course can be very tough though if you aren’t accurate either driver and wedge lots of water. Course needs a real club house. Driving range very good...

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/01/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Emerald Lakes Golf Center!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens: tough and fair

This course is in excellent shape, kudos to the maintenance team!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2019

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 Center!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great First Experience

I am a happy patron, my 7 year old son got to play golf for the first time ever. The course is a perfect starter coarse for anyone learning to play. Short yardage, flat terrain, well maintained playing surfaces and 9 holes made for a perfect place to have my son learn the game. The play was really slow due to a couple inexperienced groups in front of us, but that allowed for time to teach my son the etiquette of the game. All in all, The course is in great shape and a great place to play a fast 9 and get in some good practice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/01/2019

Hi kacebballin. 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 Center!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens tough but fair

This course is in great shape. A great value for your dollar and quick pace. The rough is a bit unforgiving, but stay in the fairways to avoid that issue. The sand in the traps is new and nice. A great round. Thank you to the crew there, they are keeping it awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rushed through this course

Very disappointing. Golf cart was taken by someone else. Rushed through the whole course by the Marshall. I had major anxiety. We will NOT be returning. The course is also under high power lines and had a helicopter flying above the entire time.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great condition, fast greens, done fast

Have always wanted to play this highway-adjacent 9 holer and got off on a weekday at about 6:30 am. There was one twosome a few holes ahead of me so my pace of place was awesome and at my own leisure. I played a couple balls on each hole and was done 75 minutes.

The greens were freshly cut and FAST. Might the best muni course/executive course greens I have ever been on. Layout was perfect for beginners put challenging enough to keep a scratch player interested. There are some power lines and towers running through the course but I think its kind of cool and gives the course character.

Gentleman in the shop was very nice and helped me out when I lost my credit card on the course.

All in all a really nice experience. I will definitely be coming back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very fun game today.

Course in great shape. The pace if the game was very satisfactory. Thank you.

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

Great course for a quick 9!

Emerald is a nice little challenging 9 hole course! I play here often due to not always having time for 18. Well maintained, nice staff and great driving range and chip and putt area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained

Well kept course all around. Great, fast greens, nice fairways, rough not impossible to hit out of like some courses. Exceptional driving range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I love this course!!!

Emerald Lakes is the greatest nine holes i’ve ever played the greens are always perfect the layout is great staff is amazing I recommend this golf course to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course for the price

Enjoyed our time. Peaceful. Slow play is allowed and we didn’t feel rushed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A gem

Amazing condition. Best (public) in the area by far. This place is a jewel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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