New Bern, North Carolina
Emerald Golf Club lives by a practical philosophy -- golf is for regular players, not just the pros. This New Bern golf course is meant to be played and enjoyed by all level of golfer. Tee times at Emerald are for everyone, and it shows. The layout spans 6,924 yards for a course rating of 73.8. This design was crafted by Rees Jones, a winner of Golf World’s Architect of the Year. When he built the Emerald, Jones said, “Too many courses today are being built for the one-week PGA Tournament. I like to design courses that are challenging to typical golfers.” With Emerald Golf Club, he has done just that.