The Emerald Golf Course Saint Johns, Michigan
The Emerald Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Saint Johns, Michigan, playing 7,743 yards from the EMERALD tees with a rating of 78.6 and slope of 148.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,743 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.6 / 148 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Saint Johns, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.1100, -84.5670 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | 7,743 | 7,080 | 72 | 78.6 | 148 |
| Gold | 7,178 | 6,564 | 72 | 75.9 | 145 |
| Black | 6,824 | 6,240 | 72 | 74.3 | 142 |
| Blue | 6,506 | 5,949 | 72 | 72.5 | 139 |
| Blue/White | 6,335 | 5,793 | 72 | 71.8 | 136 |
| White | 6,113 | 5,590 | 72 | 71.1 | 131 |
| Forward member | 5,618 | 5,137 | 72 | 68.5 | 127 |
| Silver | 5,432 | 4,967 | 72 | 67.9 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald 78.6/148 | 586 | 424 | 267 | 362 | 642 | 168 | 455 | 516 | 417 | 3837 | 522 | 379 | 612 | 471 | 148 | 393 | 452 | 246 | 683 | 3906 | 7743 |
| Gold 75.9/145 | 568 | 418 | 162 | 353 | 574 | 151 | 450 | 462 | 410 | 3548 | 435 | 374 | 579 | 431 | 142 | 387 | 445 | 228 | 609 | 3630 | 7178 |
| Black 74.3/142 | 554 | 403 | 159 | 348 | 532 | 144 | 407 | 426 | 395 | 3368 | 417 | 364 | 557 | 404 | 136 | 375 | 428 | 185 | 590 | 3456 | 6824 |
| Blue 72.5/139 | 540 | 394 | 147 | 330 | 508 | 136 | 352 | 396 | 382 | 3185 | 407 | 355 | 529 | 381 | 130 | 363 | 416 | 173 | 567 | 3321 | 6506 |
| Blue/White 71.8/136 | 540 | 377 | 147 | 330 | 508 | 136 | 340 | 372 | 358 | 3108 | 378 | 355 | 529 | 371 | 130 | 363 | 396 | 162 | 543 | 3227 | 6335 |
| White 71.1/131 | 485 | 377 | 130 | 303 | 474 | 129 | 340 | 372 | 358 | 2968 | 378 | 340 | 505 | 371 | 111 | 339 | 396 | 162 | 543 | 3145 | 6113 |
| Forward member 68.5/127 | 485 | 329 | 130 | 303 | 397 | 129 | 277 | 354 | 310 | 2714 | 313 | 340 | 505 | 333 | 111 | 339 | 329 | 162 | 472 | 2904 | 5618 |
| Silver 67.9/126 | 451 | 329 | 117 | 263 | 397 | 110 | 277 | 354 | 310 | 2608 | 313 | 319 | 494 | 333 | 96 | 318 | 329 | 150 | 472 | 2824 | 5432 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Emerald (7,743 yards, 78.6/148)
Course rating 6.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,506 yards, 72.5/139)
1,237 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (5,432 yards, 67.9/126)
2,311 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 683 yards. 41 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 96 from the SILVER tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Emerald Golf Course?
The Emerald Golf Course has a course rating of 78.6 and slope of 148 from the back tees. From the SILVER tees, the rating is 67.9 with a slope of 126.
How long is The Emerald Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Emerald Golf Course plays 7,743 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Emerald Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 586-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Emerald Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the EMERALD tees (7,743 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the SILVER tees (5,432 yards).
Is The Emerald Golf Course public or private?
The Emerald Golf Course is a public golf course in Saint Johns, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Emerald Golf Course?
Nearby courses include North Star Golf Course (Ithaca), The Fields Golf Course, Huckleberry Creek Golf Course, Highland Hills Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Emerald Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Emerald Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Emerald Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Emerald Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Emerald Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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