The Emerald Golf Club

The Emerald Golf Club in New Bern, North Carolina is an 18-hole course designed by Rees Jones with playability at its core. Stretching 6,924 yards, it carries a 73.8 course rating from the back tees and 71.8 from the blue tees. Jones built the course with the everyday golfer in mind, aiming for a challenge that rewards rather than overwhelms. The design reflects that philosophy at every turn — bunkers and hazards are sculpted to introduce variety and surprise, while mixed grasses create color contrasts that add depth and dimension across the layout. The natural surroundings are woven deliberately into the experience. A stand of pines set against taller mature hardwoods shapes the light on the approach to the 4th green, producing a visual effect that defines the character of the course. Challenging and accessible in equal measure, The Emerald Golf Club is a course built to be played and enjoyed.