Emerald Lakes Golf Course in Elk Grove, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.5

611 Reviews (611)

5 Stars

395

4 Stars

176

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.7

Value

4.7

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.1

Amenities

3.8

96.6%

Recommend this course

589 out of 611 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.6

25 Reviews (25)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.8

Value

4.7

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.0

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.8

96.0%

Recommend this course

24 out of 25 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.5

40 Reviews (40)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.7

Value

4.7

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.1

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.6

95.0%

Recommend this course

38 out of 40 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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
White	33	2371 yards	31.0	106
Red (W)	33	1851 yards	30.7	97
Orange	33	1131 yards

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Scorecard

Scorecard for Emerald Lakes Golf Course

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
White M: 62.4/108 W: 66.2/111	281	191	116	482	111	335	173	256	343	2288	4576
Red/White M: 61.3/103 W: 64.2/107	229	141	99	464	94	303	149	227	234	1940	4228
Red M: 60.2/98 W: 62.2/103	229	141	99	464	94	303	149	227	234	1940	3880
Handicap	9	13	17	1	7	3	15	11	5
Par	4	3	3	5	3	4	3	4	4	33	66

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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

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.5

611 Reviews (611)

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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Brooklyn5quincy

Played On 02/12/2018

Reviews 9

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Love this course

Emerald Lakes is a friendly nine hole course that I play at often when family and friends come to town that's the course I take them to always well groomed the layout is perfect I would recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Brooklyn5quincy

Played On 02/03/2018

Reviews 9

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Love this course

Everyone is so friendly you know everyone by their first names always willing to make your day better what’s this laid out perfectly just love it

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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charleswhite53

Played On 01/26/2018

Reviews 23

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Quality

Great condition one of the best executive courses I have played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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u849946994

Played On 01/12/2018

Reviews 29

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cold weather

Used cart

A Winter Day!

It was a bit chilly in the early hour, but the day went well and this is a beautiful course.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Sungkim53

Played On 01/11/2018

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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stomodo

Played On 01/05/2018

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Wet weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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sigmatic1

Played On 12/21/2017

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Cold weather

Used cart

Great Value

One of the nicest 9 hole courses in the city. Had a great round!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Fairly Easy

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Brooklyn5quincy

Played On 12/15/2017

Reviews 9

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great day !!!!

I love playing at Emerald Lakes me and my friends had an awesome time the greens were great the place is always immaculate I recommend this course to everyone in Elkgrove California

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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jimmimic

Played On 12/07/2017

Reviews 7

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Moderate

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u5291185

Played On 11/30/2017

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice little coarse very clean, greens are fast but fun.

Conditions Excellent

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u2401255

Played On 11/25/2017

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great public course

This course is afforadble, in good condition, friendly staff, and it allows you to use every club in your bag, driver down. The only drawback is getting behind high school golf team that use this course. Best play time is before 3:30-4:00pm weekdays.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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NewYork2018

Played On 05/12/2017

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

9 Whole course in Elk Grove

Well laid out course that's well cared for. Perfect weather for the time of year. Good pace with nice people and helpful staff.

I recommend playing here

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u179404505

Played On 11/02/2017

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

greens

Course was in pretty good shape. Greens are immaculate it really caught me off guard. Rollin fast right now

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

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u00000685968

Played On 10/31/2017

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great Experience

Always a great time on this course. Greens we're immaculate.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Sungkim53

Played On 10/24/2017

Reviews 6

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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pfster

Played On 10/18/2017

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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psiador

Played On 10/15/2017

Reviews 8

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

October 15 2017

Great, pace of play excellent. Finish the round in 1 hour 20 minutes.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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u000002724288

Played On 10/09/2017

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Fun an challenging.

This course has a fun yet challenging layout. It is relatively short on yardage, but has plenty of water and sand traps to test your accuracy. The course was in great overall condition with plenty of lush grass and nice greens. I really loved playing this course.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u000001388377

Played On 10/04/2017

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Best 9 holes in the Sacramento area!

This course is perfect for us not so young, not so great players who just want to play golf without breaking the retirement bank! Enough challenge without killing us. Wish they sold a beer for celebrating after the game!

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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geigs

Played On 09/19/2017

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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