Emerald Mountain Golf Club

Emerald Mountain Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Wetumpka, Alabama, featuring a par 72 layout at 7,023 yards from the black tees. Designed by Ward Northrup with J-2 Bermuda grass greens, the course offers five different tee sets to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

The front nine traverses rolling hills among tall trees, characterized by tight driving, hidden greens, and elevation changes that create scenic challenges. Players encounter the course's famous ravine while navigating undulating terrain. The back nine transitions into marshland terrain, dropping toward the Tallapoosa River with wetlands, ponds, and lagoons throughout. Greens are often concealed by surrounding vegetation, with some of the course's most visually striking holes integrated into this section.

The course presents varied challenges through elevation change, perspective, and distance, offering both difficulty and natural beauty. Set in a serene, peaceful hillside setting, Emerald Mountain Golf Club combines private club-level course design with public course affordability, positioning itself as a premier regional golf experience.