Emerald Lake Golf Club Matthews, North Carolina
Emerald Lake Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Matthews, North Carolina, playing 6,512 yards from the Emerald Tees tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,512 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Matthews, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.1410, -80.6110 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Tees | 6,512 | 71 | 71.2 | 137 |
| Blue Tees | 6,243 | 71 | 69.9 | 132 |
| White Tees | 5,696 | 71 | 73.1 | 137 |
| Red Tees | 4,845 | 70 | 68.7 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Tees 71.2/137 | 368 | 390 | 178 | 368 | 505 | 360 | 197 | 412 | 418 | 3196 | 380 | 363 | 462 | 184 | 461 | 327 | 219 | 412 | 508 | 3316 | 6512 |
| Blue Tees 69.9/132 | 360 | 382 | 146 | 331 | 460 | 352 | 189 | 371 | 412 | 3003 | 373 | 357 | 452 | 177 | 453 | 319 | 213 | 397 | 499 | 3240 | 6243 |
| White Tees 73.1/137 | 325 | 344 | 129 | 321 | 425 | 325 | 157 | 365 | 371 | 2762 | 352 | 305 | 413 | 146 | 413 | 282 | 185 | 365 | 473 | 2934 | 5696 |
| Red Tees 68.7/116 | 264 | 311 | 109 | 262 | 360 | 288 | 120 | 343 | 336 | 2393 | 327 | 273 | 363 | 113 | 285 | 214 | 151 | 325 | 401 | 2452 | 4845 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Emerald Tees (6,512 yards, 71.2/137)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White Tees (5,696 yards, 73.1/137)
816 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (4,845 yards, 68.7/116)
1,667 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 508 yards. 3 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 178 yards. 109 from the Red Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Emerald Lake Golf Club has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 68.7 with a slope of 116.
How long is Emerald Lake Golf Club?
From the back tees, Emerald Lake Golf Club plays 6,512 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Emerald Lake Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 12, a 462-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Emerald Lake Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Emerald Tees tees (6,512 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,845 yards).
Is Emerald Lake Golf Club public or private?
Emerald Lake Golf Club is a public golf course in Matthews, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation (Charlotte), Pine Lake Country Club (Charlotte), Pebble Creek Golf Golf Course (Indian Trail), Charles T. Myers Golf Club (Charlotte).
Is there a yardage book for Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Emerald Lake Golf Club 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 Emerald Lake Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Emerald Lake Golf Club 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 Emerald Lake Golf Club 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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