Dear Golfer:
If you're a golfer looking for a private country club environment or if you're a golfer from outside Tampa looking for a golf resort destination, Emerald Greens is paradise. We have 27 holes recently designed and built by Pinehurst-based golf course architect Dan Maples. Numerous local organizations have chosen Emerald Greens for charity and corporate outings.
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“Where You Will Always Find a Game.”
Emerald Greens is much more than the golf course, its programs, its regular tournaments, and its facilities. Golf at Emerald Greens is about what golf is supposed to be about—relaxation and making new friends. Whether you're a scratch player with an impressive amateur resume or a senior who is totally new to golf, you will enjoy Emerald Greens and, most of all, always find a game.
To book a tee time, call (866) 97-GREEN.
Whether you're a golfer looking for a club in the Tampa area or a golfer looking for a golf vacation destination for you and your friends, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better choice on the Gulf Coast than Emerald Greens.
This may sound like a somewhat controversial statement (and you may well be making a mental list of clubs and courses in western Florida with bigger reputations…), BUT...when you look at everything the club and resort has to offer, then add the friendliness of the members, Emerald Greens is difficult to beat. Emerald Greens is quietly one of the most convenient, friendliest, and most enjoyable golf destinations - not just in the Tampa area, but on the Golf Coast.
Here's why…
A Brand-New Golf Course with 27 Holes—A Course that's Never Congested
The new management at the club totally redesigned and rebuilt all 27 holes at Emerald Greens in the last three years. So you get a modern golf course in excellent condition with plenty of variety that's usually un-clogged. Let's say we have a junior tournament taking place - it will take up nine holes leaving 18 holes for members and resort guests. Even if we have an outing that takes up 18 holes, we have nine holes available—so there's always room for golf.
Each nine at Emerald Greens is strong. There's a big debate at Emerald Greens about which 18 of the 27 holes to enjoy. Some members prefer the Pine nine; others like the Cypress; others like the Meadow nine. To view our course photo gallery, click here.
Dan Maples, a Pinehurst-Based Golf Course Architect, Produced a Superb Layout.
Dan Maples, based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, designed all three nines at Emerald Greens. His is the son of Ellis Maples, a prolific golf course architect in his own right who worked with Donald Ross. Maples has designed golf courses in the Carolinas and throughout the world and brought Pinehurst-style design to Emerald Greens.
From the back tees, each par-36 nine will challenge the best golfers in any club. From the white tees, all three nines provide a solid challenge and lots of fun for our regular members. Seniors and most of our junior and lady members enjoy the course from the Silver, Teal, and Red tees.
We're in Florida, so there's plenty of water on the golf course—water comes into play on 20 of the 27 holes, so, while length off the tee is not vital at Emerald Greens, each hole places an emphasis on strategy and accuracy. That's especially the case on the finishing hole of the Pine nine, a 490 yard par-5 from the white tees with an island green; it's a tempting hole.
“I again want to thank you and your staff for the hospitality, courtesies and attention extended to me during my stay last weekend. The courses were great...suffice it to say that I will definitely be back.”
- James D. of Pittsburgh, PA, Guest of Resort
Even though Emerald Greens is close to Dale Mabry Highway and numerous local attractions, it's a peaceful course that rolls through Pine and Cypress trees. The greens are mostly large and undulating; the greens on the Meadow nine are slightly smaller. In addition to the numerous water hazards, the course is well-bunkered with smaller pot bunkers as well as large waste bunkers—the perfect example coming on the first hole of the Cypress nine.
The best par-5 at Emerald Greens is that ninth on the Pine nine. Strong golfers can reach the green in two shots but laying up to leave a wedge into the green can more often produce a birdie. When you play the hole, remember that the Emerald Room in the clubhouse has a view of the island green so make sure you smile and wave as you sink that birdie or eagle putt.
The best par three at Emerald Greens is the 7th on the Meadow nine. It's 158 yards from the white tees and requires a forced carry over water and a bunker; it's a beautiful hole and the undulating green can make for some interesting hole locations.
On the Cypress nine, a par on the fourth hole, a 450 yard par-4, is a significant achievement. Off the tee, you'll need to avoid the water but giving the hazard too much width leaves a difficult second shot to the narrow and elevated green.
To learn more about membership, click here.
To book a golf package, click here or call (866) 97-GREEN.
A Friendly Environment—For All Golfers
Is Emerald Greens the friendliest private club in the Tampa area? We think so. At Emerald Greens you will easily find a game and a warm welcome—whatever your standard and whatever your age. There are plenty of regular groups but the club is NOT a collection of small “cliques.” It's a welcoming a friendly club where the enjoyment of the great game of golf is more important than anything. Learn more about all that membership at Emerald Greens has to offer here.
Full Practice Facilities
When Dan Maples rebuilt the golf course, his team also re-built the practice facilities, which are among the best in the Tampa area. These include a double-sided range plus a large short game area. To learn more, click here.
The Course Where Professionals Play and Practice
When you practice or when you play at Emerald Greens, you will like run into two LPGA touring professionals, Moira Dunn and Kris Tamulis.
For membership details or to book a golf package, call (866) 97-GREEN. To request membership info, click here.
Excellent Conditioning—Year Round
One of the benefits of having a new golf course is that it was built to the best standards for consistently-excellent conditioning. We have bermudagrass fairways and Tiftdwarf greens. The Tampa climate means that we have excellent conditioning year-round on all 27 holes.
To book your golf package at Emerald Greens, click here or call (866) 97-GREEN.
Thriving Junior Golf
At Emerald Greens, we have a thriving year-round junior golf program with clinics, leagues, plus top quality instruction. For full details, contact our head PGA golf professional Jerry Couzynse here.
Walk Anytime—But When it's Hot, Jump into an Air Conditioned Golf Cart
Most golf courses in Florida require mandatory carts. However, at Emerald Greens, we allow walking at any time and numerous members take advantage of the exercise. All three nines are walkable. However, carts are available and you can even use one of our air conditioned carts during the summer months when it's especially warm in the Tampa area.
Just Minutes from Dining and Serious Shopping
Emerald Greens is right in the middle of the Carrollwood area in north Tampa. When you decide to go “off campus” you'll find three of the best malls in the Tampa area, individual stores, plus hundreds of restaurants and bars. It's all just outside the front entrance.
Call (866) 97-GREEN today to learn more about membership. To book a golf package, click here now.
Sensible Rates for Members and Resort Guests
To request membership information, click here now. You'll find that golf membership rates are sensible and realistic. To learn more about our categories of membership and included priviledges, click here.
And if you're looking for a golf vacation, click here now for specials and packages.
One of the Best Facilities on the Gulf Coast?
We think so. But, again, there's only one way for you to answer the questions and that's to visit. As a prospective member, come see us for a visit and enjoy the golf and bring the entire family and enjoy lunch or dinner on us. Call (866) 97-GREEN or click here right now to set up a time to visit.
Sincerely,
The Team at Emerald Greens Golf Resort and Country Club
