Emerald Lakes Golf Course is a public 9-hole executive golf course located at 10651 E. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624. For more than 20 years, this course has provided golfers of all ages and skill levels a quality golf experience at a fantastic value. Owned and operated by the Cosumnes Community Services District since 2006, the course serves as Elk Grove’s premier 9-hole golf destination.

The course features a well-designed executive layout with four par-3s, four par-4s, and one par-5, providing variety and challenge for players of all skill levels. Three strategically placed lakes throughout the course create both beauty and challenge.

Facilities and Amenities

Available Facilities

• Driving Range: Yes – All-grass driving range accommodating up to 20 golfers, plus 16 covered mat stalls with a completed covered facility

• Practice Putting Green: Yes – Described as “one of the area’s finest practice putting greens”

• Chipping Green: Yes – Chipping green complete with bunker practice area and fairway practice bunker for longer sand shots

• Pro Shop: Yes – Full service pro shop offering golf merchandise, custom club fitting, and competitive prices

• Golf Lessons: Yes – PGA Professionals available, including Head Professional Mark Toscano with extensive competitive background

• Golf Club Fittings: Yes – Custom club fitting services available through the pro shop with accounts with major manufacturers

• Golf Carts: Yes – Power cart rates: $10 per rider (9 holes), $15 per rider (18 holes)

• Push Carts: Yes – Pull carts available at $7 all day rate

• Club Rentals: Yes – Club rentals $15 for 9 or 18 holes, plus free loaner clubs for driving range use

Special Features

• Lighted: No – No lighting mentioned for course or driving range facilities

• Covered: Yes – The driving range features a completed covered facility for year-round practice

• Technology: None – No Toptracer, Trackman, or similar technology available at this facility

• Driving Range Surface: Both – Features all-grass teeing area for up to 20 golfers plus 16 covered mat stalls

Pricing Structure

Green Fees

• Weekday Walking: $17 (regular), $14 (seniors 60+), $8 (juniors)

• Weekend Walking: $22 (regular), $17 (seniors), $8 (juniors)

• Weekday with Cart: $27 (regular), $24 (seniors)

• Weekend with Cart: $32 (regular), $27 (seniors)

Driving Range Pricing

Range Servant machine accepts cash from $5 (40 balls) to $16 (150 balls), with pre-paid range cards available in 40-ball increments

Course Quality and Reviews

Based on extensive online reviews, Emerald Lakes Golf Course would be considered Good quality. The course receives impressive ratings including:

• 18Birdies: 4.6 out of 5 stars with 418 reviews

• Hole19: 4.7 out of 5 stars

• Value Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars

• Course Condition: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Reviewers consistently praise the course for its excellent condition, beautiful greens, and outstanding value, with many noting it as the “best nine-hole course” they’ve played for under $30.

Hardest Aspect: Hole 4 presents the greatest challenge – a 485-yard par-5 that serves as the #1 handicap hole, featuring strategic water hazards that demand precise course management.

Easiest Aspect: Hole 5 offers the most accessible play – a 111-yard par-3 rated as the #7 handicap hole, providing scoring opportunities.

The course’s strategic design incorporates three lakes that come into play on multiple holes, creating both visual beauty and strategic challenges. The layout is described as “challenging enough to hold the attention of the scratch golfer, yet ‘easy enough’ to make it fun for the beginner”.

Additional Programs and Amenities

The facility offers extensive programming:

• Men’s and Women’s Leagues: Regular competitive leagues with various formats

• Mentor League: Monthly program pairing experienced players with beginners

• Co-Ed League: Bi-weekly Saturday events with different game formats

• GEMS Club: Wednesday women’s league with seasonal tee times

• Food & Beverage: Snack bar with hot dogs, healthy options, and covered patio for up to 80 people