aimtobreak80’s Review of Emerald Lake Golf Club on 7/30/15

Emerald Lake Golf Club

Date: 7/30/15 Thu Afternoon
Overall Rating:

"Great course"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 3 1/2 Hours
Cost: $29
Username: aimtobreak80
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After reading less than stellar recent reviews of Rocky River and Skybrook, I chose to travel ~ 20 miles further, and chose Emerald Lake and a tee time of 11:30 AM. The heat and humidity, especially after noon, conspired to make for an energy draining experience that was salved by the Senior Rate green fee and leisurely round. The course is undergoing grounds modification/repair (most notably along the driving range and No. 1 fairway), but that had no significant impact upon play. The only criticism of course conditions is the greens – almost all of them have extensive invasion of small weed sprigs/splotches. I would like to see the sand in the bunkers improved/replaced – one can get spoiled by the fluffy white stuff one encounters at resort courses, and begins to expect the same at all courses.