I’ve only played once back in May and it was fine. I usually check LMTT’s course feedback board for recent updates: http://www.lastminutegolfer.com/MsgBoard/Graffiti.asp?BoardID=55.

I’ve played Emerald Lake several times a year for the past few years. I used to love it, then had a few bad experiences in a row — where they had just aerated or were repairing tee boxes — so I didn’t play as much. Based on price and playability the course was a bit overrated. I play it every now and then just for variety, not because I love the course or the price point.

If you’re in that area of town, Charlotte National is a better course in my opinion. Olde Sycamore is also nice, but more pricey. The Divide suffers from the same inconsistency of conditions / high price that Emerald Lake does.