B-Man’s Review of Emerald Lake Golf Club on 6/6/25

Emerald Lake Golf Club

Date: 6/6/25 Fri Morning
Overall Rating:

"Great course"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 4 1/2 Hours
Cost: $69
Username: B-Man
Profile: Golf Addict (more than once a week)
Handicap: 6
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My home course for several seasons about 12 years ago, Emerald Lake is a course I love to come back and play when it’s in good shape. And I’m happy to report that it is indeed in very good shape. The greens are rolling good with no issues to report as the summer kicks off this month.

Several greens have significant slopes that play difficult when the greens are smooth and quick as they are now – in particular, holes No. 2, No. 5, No. 9, and No. 18. The front nine closing par 4 is one of the most difficult in all of Charlotte public golf. After a layup tee shot to stay short of the creek, you’re left with a 150-175 yard approach shot that plays 1-2 clubs uphill to that severely sloped back to front green. Good luck!

The signature par 5 14th is a gem, requiring two shots over the namesake lake and giving risk-takers a chance to make eagle. No. 18 runs along the lake with the green protected by it on the left and long. While it tempts you to go for it in two shots, the 18th green is severely sloped right to left towards the water. So be careful!

Emerald Lake uses dynamic pricing for online tee times and the rates can get high during peak weekend mornings. So book early and be flexible with your starting time to get the best deal.

The clubhouse has a large banquet room for hosting weddings and events. The bar opens out onto a scenic patio where you have a nice view of the 14th tee and 18th green.

If you enjoy this course layout like I do, now’s the time to go play it.