public · Parker, AZ · 18 holes

Emerald Canyon Golf Course

Par72

Tips6,437 yd

Rating / slope71.3 / 132

Green fees seen$40–$90

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Sapphire	6,437	71.3 / 132	–
Diamond	5,897	68.6 / 121	72.6 / 127
Emerald	5,129	64.7 / 108	69.0 / 113
Amethyst	4,985	–	67.2 / 117

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Peak	$80 for 18 with cart (winter Nov 1, 2025-Apr 30, 2026); $90 if booked more than 7 days ahead
Winter	$80 (2025-26 season; 2026-27 not yet posted)
Twilight	$59 from 1 PM; 9 holes after 2 PM $40 (winter 2025-26)

Official rates page via search summary, 2026-10-27.

Before you book

Access	Municipal course owned by La Paz County, open to everyone. In the canyons off AZ-95 on the Parker Strip, about 8 miles northwest of Parker (off the board, south of Lake Havasu City).
Book ahead	Booking more than 7 days ahead carried a higher rate ($90 vs $80) in winter 2025-26; advance reservations recommended. Also listed on GolfNow.
Overseed / closures	Closed October 1 - November 1, 2026 for overseeding (course rates page); AGA schedule says 10/5 - 11/2/2026.
Designer	Bill (William) Phillips
Opened	1989
Style	Desert canyon course with red-rock walls and elevation changes above the Colorado River.
Carts	Included in the 18-hole rate.
Drive from the Laughlin bridge	127 min (97.3 mi)
Phone	928-667-3366
Address	7351 Riverside Drive, Parker, AZ 85344

Local knowledge

Book inside 7 days: the 2025-26 rate was $80 vs $90 further out.
Do not plan it for October: it closes Oct 1-Nov 1 for overseed.
About 40 minutes south of Lake Havasu City via AZ-95 (estimate, not measured).

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Emerald Canyon Golf Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $40–$90, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $80 for 18 with cart (winter Nov 1, 2025-Apr 30, 2026); $90 if booked more than 7 days ahead

When is Emerald Canyon Golf Course closed for overseeding?

The latest published closure is Oct 1 – Nov 1. Closed October 1 - November 1, 2026 for overseeding (course rates page); AGA schedule says 10/5 - 11/2/2026.

How hard is Emerald Canyon Golf Course?

From the back tees it measures 6,437 yards with a course rating of 71.3 and a slope of 132. 4 - slope 132 from 6,437 yds; tight canyon holes.

How far ahead can you book Emerald Canyon Golf Course?

Booking more than 7 days ahead carried a higher rate ($90 vs $80) in winter 2025-26; advance reservations recommended. Also listed on GolfNow.

How far is Emerald Canyon Golf Course from Laughlin?

About 127 minutes (97.3 miles) by road from the Laughlin bridge in light traffic.