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Emerald Lakes Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
391
4 Stars
175
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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.
About
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 2371 yards | 31.0 | 106 |
| Red (W) | 33 | 1851 yards | 30.7 | 97 |
| Orange | 33 | 1131 yards |
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
Food & BeverageAvailable Sports
FootGolf
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ymherrera on 08/12/2024
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Tee Box #6 Photo submitted by 6ZjnLY3VG77EXVlLqQMB on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008122731 on 09/14/2021
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Me and my Family Photo submitted by Brooklyn5quincy on 04/21/2021
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Photo submitted by G1whobirdies on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 06/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 06/21/2019
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Emerald Lakes was a victim of a flood in 2016 but quickly recovered and was in great shape for 2017 Photo submitted by u000003849698 on 03/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
Good course good greens
Good well maintained course and greens. Good people working and good people to play with I was solo so it worked out when I was teamed with a single and two some. There five people playing in front of us. Better to no more than teams of four playing so it does not create back up.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Emerald Lakes great condition and SUPER friendly staf!!!
Emerald Lakes is a very nice 9 hole public course in fantastic condition and staff is beyond friendly!!! Great experience for quick 9 holes. Highly recommend 👍
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/13/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On 06/07/2025
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice course with well kept fairways and greens.
Nice course with some water and sand bunkers. Scenic and well taken care of.
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/09/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
I Recommend This Course
Pleasantly surprised
I didn’t know what to expect. Going to a public nine hall that could be beat up by so many players, but the chorus conditions were pristine. The people were very nice and to have two driving ranges one grass and one on the mats was impressive. I will definitely go there again. Soon.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/09/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On 05/30/2025
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Another round at Emerald
The course is in excellent condition, greens were fast and played difficult. What you lose in yardage they make up for on the greens. We are members at a private course but stay loyal to Emerald Lakes when we feel like walking.
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course, great value!
Nice track, nice layout. Challenging but fair. You have to keep it in the fairway and leave yourself in a good position on the greens.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
I Recommend This Course
Great Muni
Only 9 holes, but great combinations of long ad sort holes an a healthy variety of hazards. Course is in great shape.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Best 9 Hole Course in the Area
Great place to test your skills and course management. Some gettable par 4s, a couple of decisions off the tee, and great chipping and putting greens to use before a round. Also, one of the few grass ranges in the area to help dial in low point and ground contact. Highly recommend.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On 04/26/2025
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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