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4.0
1521 Reviews (1521)
5 Stars
589
4 Stars
598
3 Stars
198
2 Stars
79
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
79.6%
Recommend this course
1257 out of 1521 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 106 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
211 Reviews (211)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.4%
Recommend this course
159 out of 211 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7827 yards
Slope 148
Rating 78.6

The layout of the course is interesting, challenging and features perfectly manicured lush, rolling fairways. You'll be glad you experienced this excellent combination of hole designs and truly great golf. Water comes into play on 10 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Ormond Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Ankrom Bruce Devlin (1969) Robert von Hagge (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #2)

Reviews

4.0
1521 Reviews (1521)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Undulating Greens 27
Forced Carries 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
A Weekend Splurge 17
Locals 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
Near the Airport 24
Worth the Drive 18

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Interesting layout....on the decline

This is a difficult course with lots or water and undulating greens.
Walking through the locker room it is evident that this was once an upscale club. Unfortunately, while greens were fast, the tee boxes are in pretty poor shape. It just doesn't look like they are spending enough money on the maintenance of the course, which is unfortunate.
The greens fees are reasonable. It's just a shame, as this could be a terrific track.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course - nice layout but pace of play was slow and no ranger to speed play . Amenities were great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better condition

I thought the course layout was great. A lot of the greens had patchwork like they were repairing them. The tee boxes were very high grass needed to be cut. I think the price would’ve been fair if the course was kept up. The staff was great. They did have a lot of people out there working on the course. I’m not sure Why wasn’t in good shape. Overall B minus

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the price I expected the fairways to be greener

For the price I expected better fairways and faster greens

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Price ???

Needs a bit of care around the course if you want to charge that kind of money. I love this course and go every year, but prices ranges from 89$ from CanAm, to 138$ as a Hotdeal on GolfNow, to 169$ if you book at the course... Lets get serious.. The course is interesting, but the greens were slow and speed uneven from one hole to the other. I've seen it in better shape. Will return, but I will check to make sure I have my money's worth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great course in bad condition

I lived in emerald hills for years from the mid 70’s to the late 90’s and played the course many, many times. I remembered it as a quality course that was well maintained. Unfortunately it’s no longer that course. The fairways were desperately in need of a refresh and the tee boxes were just terrible. Many I’m being too harsh because I’m now used to playing well manicured private courses but emerald hills is no longer a premier course

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Didn’t play

Poured rain off and on the entire day. Chose not to play, but golf course didn’t declare a rainout so I lost $454. Live and learn.
I have deleted Golf Now app immediately.

Mike Lennon

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice layout

Great layout and challenges however greens and tee decks were not in good condition for the price paid

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but poor value

I’ve played this course many times but not for two years. Prices have increased disproportionately to all other courses. Fairways are brown greens in marginal shape. This course is not what it used to be.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Public Course

Friendly staff, course in decent condition, great speed of play, surprisingly scenic

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great view

We found the coarse to be a beautiful place and great layout. However the greens and tee box’s were in very rough shape.

We had a good experience place of play was slow but overall good experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best course layouts I have ever played. Great golf holes. Pace of play probably slow because of difficulty. Crowded on day I played. Condition of course could be better otherwise this would be considered a truly great golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Experience

Nice course very close to Fort Lauderdale beaches. Old school course that has been well maintained. Good condition for time of year. We booked at $120, which is about $30 more than the ten pack you can buy at the course. For the location and time of year, I think the value was about right. They provided an awesome course guidebook that was extremely helpful for a first time player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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