Emerald Lake Golf Club
Plan your round at Emerald Lake Golf Club
Emerald Lake Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 public course at 9750 Tournament Drive in Matthews, southeast of Charlotte. Gary Wirth designed it and it opened in 1996. It plays 6,820 yards from the Emerald tees (72.6 rating, 132 slope). The Lake View Tavern serves sandwiches, burgers and wings.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Gary Wirth
- Opened 1996
Course strategy
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Emerald Lake Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
347
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
370
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
142
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
327
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
487
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
362
yds ·White
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Hole 7
151
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
359
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
352
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
362
yds ·White
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Hole 11
339
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
415
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
145
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
442
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
305
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
188
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
370
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
500
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Emerald | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 391 | 381 | 347 | 287 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 412 | 402 | 370 | 321 |
| 3 | 3 | 11 | 185 | 151 | 142 | 91 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 381 | 338 | 327 | 299 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 527 | 500 | 487 | 454 |
| 6 | 4 | 15 | 396 | 384 | 362 | 319 |
| 7 | 3 | 9 | 200 | 184 | 151 | 121 |
| 8 | 4 | 5 | 420 | 395 | 359 | 332 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 426 | 405 | 352 | 324 |
| Out | 35 | 3,338 | 3,140 | 2,897 | 2,548 | |
| 10 | 4 | 16 | 391 | 381 | 362 | 338 |
| 11 | 4 | 18 | 385 | 375 | 339 | 305 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 468 | 451 | 415 | 365 |
| 13 | 3 | 14 | 186 | 171 | 145 | 115 |
| 14 | 5 | 12 | 505 | 476 | 442 | 305 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 361 | 320 | 305 | 242 |
| 16 | 3 | 4 | 224 | 209 | 188 | 143 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 424 | 407 | 370 | 320 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 538 | 525 | 500 | 439 |
| In | 36 | 3,482 | 3,315 | 3,066 | 2,572 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,820 | 6,455 | 5,963 | 5,120 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 132 | 71.0 / 127 | 68.6 / 123 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 69.7 / 120 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book tee times online
- The club is open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm weekdays and 7:30 am to 8:00 pm weekends
- Lake View Tavern is on site for food after the round
Practice facilities
The course has a driving range.
Food & drink
Lake View Tavern serves signature sandwiches, burgers, wings and seasonal entrees, and you can order through the Emerald Lake app.
Quick answers
Emerald Lake Golf Club at a glance
Is Emerald Lake Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Emerald Lake Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Emerald Lake Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Emerald Lake Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,120 to 6,820 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Emerald Lake Golf Club was designed by Gary Wirth and opened in 1996.
What practice facilities does Emerald Lake Golf Club have?
The course has a driving range.
What food and drink does Emerald Lake Golf Club have?
Lake View Tavern serves signature sandwiches, burgers, wings and seasonal entrees, and you can order through the Emerald Lake app.
How do you book a tee time at Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (704) 882-7888.
Where is Emerald Lake Golf Club?
Emerald Lake Golf Club is at 9750 Tournament Dr, Matthews, NC 28104.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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