The B-Man's Review of Emerald Lake Golf Club on 9/11/19
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Emerald Lake Golf Club
Date: 9/11/19 Wed Afternoon
Overall Rating:
"Worth playing"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 3 1/2 Hours Cost: $29
Username: The B-Man
Profile: Golf Addict (more than once a week)
Handicap: 8.0
Today's Score: 84
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Love the layout but the bent grass greens were soft and hairy. Could not get enough of a consistent roll to make any significant putts. I've gotten so spoiled by all the Bermuda grass courses around town that coming back to Emerald Lake was a bit disappointing. Several of the greens had issues with old ball marks or thin dirt spots, but they didn't necessarily affect putting as much as the slow speed and natural bumpiness of the bent grass. Fairways, rough, bunkers and tees were all just fine. The rate was good for a weekday afternoon but $5 for a Stella was pretty steep.
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