Yet for all of The Emerald's distinguished honors, the course was not created to be intimidating. Its 6,924 yards has a 73.8 rating from the back tees and a 71.8 from the blue. I like to design courses that are challenging for typical golfers. Jones accomplished that, and a great deal more. The Emerald is not only playable and challenging, it is a living art form.
Grasses are mixed to create color variations that give depth and dimension to the course.
Bunkers and hazards have been sculpted to mix variety with the element of surprise. The interplay of light from a stand of pines, shadowed from behind a taller stand of mature hardwoods, creates an unforgettable tapestry on the approach to the 4th green. Each hole has five tee locations allowing you to personalize the course to your individual ability. The Emerald becomes an entirely different course depending on which tee you select. No matter what your level of play, you will receive a worthy challenge and a memorable experience wrapped in the community hospitality of our Greenbrier neighbors and friends.