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4.5
429 Reviews (429)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
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4.5
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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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
429 Reviews (429)

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 3
Handicap 15-19
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

,frank

Always thought a great layout.. now course in pristine condition. There’s some challenge ing holes.
Hard to play to my handicap

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Didn’t have enough car overbooked have a three hour round for nine holes very slow no movement on the new golfers out there Marshall did not move people along properly it was one of the worst and longest rounds I’ve had in a long time waited at every hole

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Never. Play there again

Horrible round of golf workers mowing the rough would not stop .so we could play .advised management. They did nothing .will never play there again totaly disappointed played there several times

Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens keepers

Over all we had fun. The front nine we had two lawn mowers on every hole with people in every bunker cleaning and we went off at 8:45am took forever

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Under rated Golf Club; lucked out big time!

Spent the night in AC so was in the area looking for a new course. Due to weather I had the course to myself mid-day on a wet Sunday round. Challenging, yet fair layout for links style. Greens were immaculate at the time and responding beautifully due to the steady light rain. Thanks to the friendly staff and starter, as well as the ranger/manager riding the course, I got some good advice on where and how to hit em. Some beautiful holes, especially the Par 5s with a couple of choices off the tee and blind approaches. Shot 1 under on the back 9; they have some more get-able holes i.e. par-5 14th, and 15/16 across the road. Interesting layout and can imagine the angles and choices of approaches are much more limited when things dry out; these greens must roll really quick and are tough to hold when the wind picks up. I wouldn't suggest playing from the tips unless you're a true low handicapper; these guys saved me by telling me to play from the regular back tees. Must be tough sledding when you have steady 15-18 mph wind on a typical day. Just going off my first experience, I will definitely be back later this year to see how fair it plays on a dry day. I've played several links style courses but in general this was definitely my best experience in Atlantic county. It trumps Twisted Dunes and probably a better bang for your buck than the Bay course at Seaview if your anywhere near or above intermediate level player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

Everything from start to finish is amazing at this course even the food is unbelievable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cool course. Much wind. Greens were fast and generally in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Owner/Individual

from the starter to the pro shop rep the staff was accommodating and friendly. For early April the course was immaculate particularly the greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Rolling hills

I wanted a challenge being newer to the game and boy did I get it. Very hilly plenty of blind shots. Course was in great shape for being a slow start to spring. The round was enjoyable; my only complaint was lack of signage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy December day on the links

What a great reprieve from the usual pine tree lined souther New Jersey track. McCullough's is a great value for your money, offering a modern golf course desinged by local architect Stephen Kay. Be aware of the green complex's which are very undulating and penalizing. Forgiving off the tee with generous fairways. The course truly is a 2nd shot golf course requiring precision and shotmaking to avoid the bunkers and mounding that surrounds the greens. In all, this is a great value in South Jersey.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Round at McCulloughs

Great weather, very quick round. Course was in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best of the Ireland's course.

It. Was Ireland in New Jersey. Loved it and staff was great.

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

Authentic Links Course

I played this course on a gray, windy day with a drizzle in the air and it ate my lunch. But it’s the closest I’ll come to playing in Scotland. Fun course. Fair but difficult. Something different.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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