Emerald Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in St Johns, MI with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: emerald (6,596 yards, slope 141, rating 72.8), diamond (6,106 yards, slope 130, rating 70.1), silver (5,589 yards, slope 123, rating 68.5), gold (5,375 yards, slope 120, rating 67.5), ruby (5,031 yards, slope 113, rating 66.1). The hardest hole is #6, a par 4 playing 370 yards from the first tee.
Emerald Golf Course
St Johns, MI
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A short, straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, while the left offers a safer approach route for this opening hole.

A moderate par 4 with a relatively open fairway and minimal hazards, making it a comfortable second hole. The green is well-bunkered on the right, offering a clear left-side approach.

A long par 5 playing uphill throughout its entire length, with a wide fairway that allows for multiple routes to the green. Strategic positioning is key on this three-shot hole, as the elevated green requires careful distance management.

A short par 3 over relatively flat terrain to a receptive green. The hole's brevity makes accuracy from the tee the primary challenge on this straightforward one-shot hole.

The shortest par 4 on the course, playing downhill from an elevated tee with a tight, narrow fairway. This short hole rewards accuracy off the tee and offers a genuine birdie opportunity.

The most difficult hole on the course, playing as a long, steady par 4 with a fairway that demands precision. Trouble lurks on both sides, and the well-defended green requires a quality approach shot.

A long uphill par 5 with a fairly open fairway and generous landing areas throughout. The gradual climb adds length to this three-shot hole, requiring solid execution on each stroke.

The shortest hole on the course, playing downhill to a compact, well-bunkered green. The short distance requires precise distance control and accuracy on this risk-reward par 3.

A relatively short, straightforward par 4 with good width in the fairway. This rewarding hole presents a genuine scoring opportunity despite its elevated ranking among the course's toughest tests.

The easiest par 4 on the course, playing as a short, wide-open hole with minimal hazards. This forgiving layout offers an ideal setup for building confidence during the back nine.

A short par 4 with a narrow fairway that plays more difficult than its yardage suggests. Tight corridors and strategic hazards require controlled accuracy off the tee.

A short par 3 with a small, well-protected green surrounded by bunkers. The hole's compact nature makes precision from the tee essential on this island-like target.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate width in the fairway and strategic greenside bunkers. The hole's straightforward design belies its elevated difficulty rating among the day's challenges.

A medium par 4 with a narrow fairway that opens up near the green, allowing recovery opportunities for shorter approach shots. The landing area narrows significantly near the 200-yard mark, demanding controlled distance.

A premium par 5 and one of the course's most difficult holes, requiring three solid shots to reach the green in regulation. The fairway demands precision throughout, with strategic positioning becoming more critical with each stroke.

A very short par 3 with a tight, elevated green that requires precise distance and direction. The compact size and well-guarded green create a challenge despite the brief distance.

A long par 5 with a generally open fairway that plays relatively straight throughout. This three-shot hole allows for multiple strategies to reach the distant green.

A moderate par 4 finishing hole with a fairway that offers reasonable width, creating a balanced conclusion to the round. The green's final positioning provides a fitting climax to the back nine.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | |||
| emerald | 395 | 383 | 542 | 223 | 332 | 433 | 547 | 150 | 403 | 3408 | 317 | 334 | 187 | 384 | 444 | 511 | 198 | 451 | 362 | 3188 | 6596 |
| diamond | 378 | 363 | 503 | 207 | 313 | 417 | 512 | 129 | 358 | 3180 | 299 | 299 | 163 | 363 | 365 | 463 | 182 | 443 | 349 | 2926 | 6106 |
| silver | 325 | 342 | 440 | 149 | 313 | 370 | 439 | 129 | 338 | 2845 | 299 | 299 | 138 | 311 | 318 | 463 | 182 | 395 | 339 | 2744 | 5589 |
| gold | 325 | 342 | 440 | 149 | 288 | 370 | 439 | 105 | 338 | 2796 | 289 | 276 | 138 | 311 | 318 | 388 | 125 | 395 | 339 | 2579 | 5375 |
| ruby | 320 | 310 | 435 | 144 | 253 | 365 | 434 | 102 | 283 | 2646 | 251 | 221 | 105 | 306 | 313 | 383 | 120 | 390 | 296 | 2385 | 5031 |