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4.6
598 Reviews (598)
5 Stars
387
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
577 out of 598 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
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

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Reviews

4.6
598 Reviews (598)

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Casual Monday

Enjoyed my return to Emerald Lakes. Course is in great shape. Very few dry spots. Great greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

no so good

The course looks good, greens are fast, the freeway is along property line and vary noisy. the other side is industrial and trashie. I think i will pass on this course.

Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Challenging

Abit noisy from the freeway but a good course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best 9hole course in Sacramento

Friendly and helpful staff willing to take care of a golfers needs. Well maintained course. Greens are like velvet. Fairways in check. Overall great place for a quick round under two hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

I am a beginner golfer and I could not be more satisfied with this course. The staff was friendly. Pace of play was great and the course was in great condition. I will definitely play here again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice 9 holer, windy day

Apr 2016:

Convenient location for us, quick 9 holes, nice / great conditions..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for couples

My girlfriend and I booked a last minute round online for a great price. Pace of play started a little slow, but picked up after the 3rd hole. This is a great course with a good mix of difficulty both of us enjoyed. I would recommend this course for all skill levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging pin placements !

Emerald Lakes has a nice layout for nine holes. The pin placements are strategically positioned on the greens that require slight uphill and downhill putts. The greens were rolling smooth and swift, better swift than slow and rough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

My Home Course

First, I must tell you this write-up has a slight slant of being biased. I have been a Players Assistant at this nine hole gem for many years. I don't play the course much anymore for scoring purposes, but do practice there when needed. It is a par 33 measuring approximately 2350 yards. The slope is 106, but don't let that fool you. The course is tight and water is definitely in play on six of the nine holes. Club selection and placement is very important to score well. The greens are the best in the valley. They are sloping and undulating for the most part, but they roll true. I estimated about a 10 on the meter. Emerald Lakes is also a great practice facility often hosting more than one Long Drive Champion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Pro shop is rude

Mapped location of course on this website is incorrect. As a result I checked in 5 minutes after my tee time. The rude guy in the pro shop wanted to charge me an extra $12 for being late, even though the group I was playing were still waiting to tee off. The course was in decent shape but there are multiple distractions form honking cars on the adjacent freeway, passing trains, and overhead power lines.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Speedy greens!

First time out at this course. It was visually appealing and I found a number of the holes quite challenging...water hazard and bunker placement, plus speedy greens test your skills. The pace of play was quick with no delays. I will definitely return in the near future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great little course

Nice little 9 whole course. Not too challenging but you can get into trouble if you're not careful. A well kept course. Greens are always nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9 holes

Challenging for a great price n well maintained course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course For All

Haven't played this course in over 15 years, still in nice shape. Sand traps and greens were in very good shape and the fairways were very nice also. They have some very nice practice facilities as well, chipping green, sand trap, putting green and a nice driving range. Had 2 twosomes in front of me and still finished in 1 hour and 45 minutes. This course is for everyone. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great 9 hole course.

Played with brother in law. Cold morning with breeze making it colder. came upon slower groups, was allowed to play thru with marshall letting them know we were coming. Course in good shape. Greens excellent, fast. Great overall for bogey or better golfers. Able to use all clubs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short and challenging

Definitely a course to hone your skills at. Challenging par 3's, 4's and lone par 5. Reasonably priced. Good to walk or ride.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great place to play!!!!

Emerald Lakes is a great course I learn to play on the course faculty was most helpful very friendly grounds are always Capwell driving range always available great place to play golf.

Value Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather

Great Driving Range

The Driving Range has always been when needed. Has both matt and grass area's to hit. Matts are in good shape. The balls used are newer, not old or mixed(half dead). Prices are reasonable and can purchase a card for $20 and they add $22 of credit. The lights at night are good, no problem while hitting. They have a chipping area with sand that they supply balls for free. The putting area is a good size and always in good shape. Staff has always been friendly when questions asked.
Have not had the opportunity to play the course yet, but will.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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