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4.6
456 Reviews (456)
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
438 out of 456 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
68 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 33
Length 2307 yards
Slope 99
Rating 30.9
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Emerald Lakes Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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 & Beverage

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
456 Reviews (456)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best 9 Hole Course In Sacramento Area

Despite the recent rainfall and wet conditions, Emerald Lakes has held its own by having well kept greens, great putting and chipping practice area, and good drainage.
For those who walk, it’s pretty noteworthy to say that you can still play in the middle of winter in February. 2024. I am very pleased with this course for the course management and affordability of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Emerald lakes review

Elk Grove is lucky to have Emerald Lakes. Good practice facilities and a great way to get some reps in before the big weekend game with the boys

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/11/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, kjon. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, NelNel. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, s5NnTEjWbsFr7ZsUIfJg. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Conditions Great

The greens were excellent as well as the fairways. They had ball washers that worked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/12/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, 49da49. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rude is an understatement

Interacting with Randy, Cody and almost every other employee have been my worst experiences at any golf course I've ever been in my life. I'll be taking my son out of the operation 36 lessons immediately, I'm going somewhere else whether I get a refund or not. Professionalism is not part of the culture of this "golf course". We are new to the area and live a few minutes away, I was planning on keeping my son in lessons and practicing here indefinitely. It goes without saying myself and my family won't be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/27/2023

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with our staff members. We apologize for any lack of professionalism you encountered while at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/16/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314159427262. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/16/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, plannerhead. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great 9 hole course

Love playing this course. Always tests my tee shots. Some narrow fairways and well placed water and bunkers. Would play there more often if it was closer to home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/27/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the distance. We're glad to hear that you enjoy playing our course and the challenge it offers.

Thank you for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.
https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/20/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314164574374. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, steveleese. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314164574374. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/16/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course!

https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day

The course is always in great shape and the staff are very friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 143
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

GREAT WALKING COURSE

VERY HOT BUT WALKABLE. GREAT LAYOUT TO TEST ALL GOLF SKILLS. WILL PLAY MORE OFTEN.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/12/2023

Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the hot weather but are glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the course and found it walkable. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you play more often.

https://www.golfemeraldlakes.com/contact-us/

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