The Emerald Golf Club
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The Emerald Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in New Bern, North Carolina, designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1988. It is described by the club as a semi-private championship course. From the back tees it plays 6,924 yards, rated 74.0 with a slope of 136.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Rees Jones
- Opened 1988
Course strategy
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The Emerald Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
366
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
153
yds ·Blue
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Hole 3
361
yds ·Blue
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Hole 4
328
yds ·Blue
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Hole 5
481
yds ·Blue
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Hole 6
132
yds ·Blue
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Hole 7
382
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
475
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
360
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
347
yds ·Blue
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Hole 11
150
yds ·Blue
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Hole 12
385
yds ·Blue
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Hole 13
502
yds ·Blue
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Hole 14
332
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
162
yds ·Blue
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Hole 16
351
yds ·Blue
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Hole 17
475
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
381
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Emerald | Black | Blue | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 404 | 389 | 366 | 344 | 294 |
| 2 | 3 | — | 170 | 170 | 153 | 119 | 100 |
| 3 | 4 | — | 395 | 377 | 361 | 303 | 278 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 376 | 347 | 328 | 298 | 288 |
| 5 | 5 | — | 521 | 503 | 481 | 447 | 411 |
| 6 | 3 | — | 147 | 132 | 132 | 120 | 95 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 424 | 406 | 382 | 335 | 287 |
| 8 | 5 | — | 530 | 493 | 475 | 426 | 400 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 410 | 376 | 360 | 322 | 262 |
| Out | 36 | 3,377 | 3,193 | 3,038 | 2,714 | 2,415 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 415 | 374 | 347 | 314 | 295 |
| 11 | 3 | — | 175 | 165 | 150 | 118 | 110 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 426 | 405 | 385 | 326 | 286 |
| 13 | 5 | — | 595 | 523 | 502 | 472 | 408 |
| 14 | 4 | — | 373 | 357 | 332 | 322 | 260 |
| 15 | 3 | — | 210 | 177 | 162 | 142 | 130 |
| 16 | 4 | — | 400 | 390 | 351 | 305 | 278 |
| 17 | 5 | — | 525 | 493 | 475 | 425 | 401 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 428 | 406 | 381 | 359 | 310 |
| In | 36 | 3,547 | 3,290 | 3,085 | 2,783 | 2,478 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,924 | 6,483 | 6,123 | 5,497 | 4,893 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.0 / 136 | 71.7 / 129 | 70.2 / 126 | 67.3 / 118 | 64.4 / 107 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range.
Policies
The club calls itself semi-private, with a membership program and some member-only areas. Tee times can be booked online through the club's website, and its fall league is open to members and non-members.
Quick answers
The Emerald Golf Club at a glance
Is The Emerald Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. The Emerald Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does The Emerald Golf Club have, and what's the par?
The Emerald Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,893 to 6,924 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Emerald Golf Club?
The Emerald Golf Club was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1988.
What practice facilities does The Emerald Golf Club have?
The club has a driving range.
How do you book a tee time at The Emerald Golf Club?
Call the course at 252-633-4440.
Where is The Emerald Golf Club?
The Emerald Golf Club is at 5000 Clubhouse Drive, New Bern, NC 28562.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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