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4.5
428 Reviews (428)
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
189
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
98.1%
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392 out of 428 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.5
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6535 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.7

The golf course at McCullough's Emerald Golf Links is an 18-hole, public course that is situated within minutes of Atlantic City. Designer, Stephen Kay decided to pay tribute to famous European golf courses such as St. Andrew's in his design. The European influences are reflected in the open fairways, tricky strong winds, and undulating greens. The golf course also boasts the region's only 100-feet elevation changes.

McCullough's Emerald Golf Links' signature hole is the seventh; it is also the course's most unique. The hole features hazards like large bunkers and wide, rolling fairways. Water hazards also come into play on five holes. The acclaimed golf course is challenging but it does provide a truly unique golfing experience.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Golf Season Year round
Architect Stephen Kay (2002) Doug Smith (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
428 Reviews (428)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 32
Thick Rough 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 25
A Weekend Splurge 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
Near Local Attractions 20
Convenient to the City 15

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Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Big Al

Nice course, played on a hot deal so made it affordable. A nice layout but too many blind shots for me. As we all know golf is a hard enough game as is without not knowing where to hit the ball. With that said it is worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golfing Experience!

Course is in great shape. It was very windy, so along with some blind shots, course was a little difficult. Legs are a little tired the next day from a lot of elevated tee boxes. Staff from bag drop to pro shop, from starter to groundskeeper were excellent. Bonus, the food and service from the restaurant, Vagabond, was great too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I Always Enjoy this Course

Pace was a little off. Greens were challenging. It was a real nice weather day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Solid course if you can snag a deal

Course was in solid condition and pace of play was excellent AFTER the GolfNow issue that forced us to sit in the pro shop for 30min while they tried to confirm that we actually paid for the round — annoying start to the day but ultimately not the course's fault.

Greens are firmer and quicker in true links style, and my only complaint is some of the holes were not cut perfectly, resulting in a lip-out that shouldn't have been.

Overpriced like most shore courses, and it sounds like they are dropping GolfNow later this year, but if you can get a deal, would definitely recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Great layout and elevation changes.
Beautiful vistas.
Not a course for beginners .
Greens were hard and fast, some were a little spotty.

Only thing lacking is a range to warm up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

spring and fall course or early am

Nice course it was hot and they ran out of water otherwise good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 183
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of my favorites

Always a great round.
Course in great shape.
Layout challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best Weather Day of the Year

Sunny and just a slight breeze. Fun course to play. It can be a little confusing if you aren’t using GPS. For me, just a few things keeping it from 5 stars all around are, no GPS on carts, slow greens and trying to grab a few beers 🍺 after 9 is tuff as the bar tenders (never looked in our direction) don’t seem to differentiate the guys passing through and the regular crowd.

Bag attendants get 5 stars as they are bright helpful and efficient.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course, great condition

My friends and I have played this course many times in the past. The course is always in great shape. The layout of the course is really nice. The staff is very accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly recommend

Great value. Good conditions for this time of year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Very Nice

Nice challenging course. Conditions were great. I scored a Hot Deal on an off day and it was foggy, so I can't really comment on pace of play. I have driven by more than once to see a backup on the 1st tee on popular golf days.
Overall, I will definitely go again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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