Emerald Course
Wailea, HI, USA
The Wailea Emerald course, sculpted into the gentle slopes of Maui, whispers of accessible elegance. Designed during golf's sun-drenched resort boom, its wide fairways and forgiving greens offer a strategic counterpoint to the area's more demanding layouts. Robert Trent Jones Jr. originally charted this inland course, weaving it through pockets of tropical foliage. It favors players who can strategically manage the prevailing trade winds, with several doglegs and well-placed bunkers subtly dictating shot selection. It's a walkable course, known for its immaculate conditions and panoramic views of the Pacific. The Emerald course stands as a celebrated daily-fee experience. Its relaxed atmosphere is popular with vacationers and locals alike, and after a round, golfers can savor some of the finest sunset views on the island from the clubhouse lanai.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Public: #237
Best in USA
Public: #133
Best in HI
Public: #7
Golfers say the course delivers stunning views and solid conditioning in a premium resort setting, with most praising the beautiful location and well-maintained layout featuring contoured greens, abundant bunkering, and strategic water hazards. Reviewers note the experience comes at a high price, which some find justified by the scenery and challenge, though others feel the cost doesn't match the product given slow greens and a pace that suggests maximizing tourist volume over player experience. A few mention disappointment with practice facilities limited to mats and greens that roll slower than expected even in morning conditions, while others appreciate the forgiving landing areas and classic Robert Trent Jones II design that makes the round memorable despite typical Hawaii premium pricing.
8.3
71 players
The views were phenomenal and the course was in great shape. It’s a resorty as it gets and you pay the price for such a phenomenal location but it really is a beautiful experience.
Just not what I was hoping for with the price tag and great location. Similar to other Hawaii courses I’ve played, greens are very slow even in the morning when they’re fresh. The layout is alright, but pace, the greens, and the range being mats makes it apparent that they’re trying to shove in as many tourists as they can.
Beautiful and challenging course in paradise. Supposedly a little easier than the Gold course with room off the tees. Not cheap but views to die for and intersti g course that’s well conditioned. Hard not to award “Hawaii points”. Typical RTJ2 layout contoured greens, lots of bunkers, and some water.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Emerald at Wailea Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 36 explicit golfer ratings.
Emerald was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Yes. Emerald at Wailea Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Emerald is 72.
Emerald plays 6,825 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Emerald is 135.
