We are delighted that you are interested in membership in Emerald Bay!  The process to become a member is as follows:

  • Have a signed contract on a home in Emerald Bay.
  • Submit an application for membership to the Emerald Bay office via email to adminoffice@emeraldbayclub.org, by fax to (903) 825-3430, or by bringing it to the office.
  • Submit a separate application for additional occupant for each individual in the household over the age of 18 not included in the primary membership application.
  • Credit check and a background check are performed.
  • General Manager reviews the application, credit check and background check, to make sure applicants meet the minimum credit requirement and have no felony convictions.
  • Membership Committee chair sets up a membership meeting with applicants once requirements are met. 
  • Board of Directors approves the applicants based on recommendation of the membership committee chair to approve for membership.
  • Initiation fee is to be paid through the title company at closing.
  • Close on the home.

All visitors to Emerald Bay come through our 24/7 front gate security guard station. Members should notify the gate in advance of arrival of visitors to insure unimpeded access. This includes guests and service workers.

Interested in Touring Emerald Bay?

The following realtors are also Emerald Bay residents. They will be happy to arrange for gate access, give you a tour, and answer questions about our community, as well as show you some available properties. Give them a call today!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

  • Donna Pearce, Realtor (903-245-1573)
  • Julie Taylor, Realtor (903-253-3739)

Coldwell Banker

  • Beth Kirby, Realtor (713-906-3920)

Cordova Real Estate

  • John Cordova, Broker (903-520-5321)

Ebby Halliday Tyler

  • Terrie King, Realtor (903-520-2513)
Staples Sotheby’s International Realty – Lake Palestine
  • Dana Staples, Broker (903-724-2477)

Nickel Property

  • Pug Nickel, Realtor (903-216-5157)
Realty ONE Group
  • Betty Black, Realtor (903-530-7578)
  • Brandy Carlisle Hammers (903-312-8716)

Smith & Crisp Realty Group

  • Sissy Bellar-Jordan, Realtor (903-721-7347)
 

Emerald Bay is a private member-owned golf community located on beautiful Lake Palestine in East Texas. It provides a relaxed, secure environment for its member homeowners with over 600 single family homes, town houses, and duplexes. Our multi-generational community includes working families, school-age children, and retirees on 355 acres twelve miles outside of Tyler, Texas. 

Club dues include maintenance and operation of the golf course, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, and basketball court. The Emerald Bay HOA provides 24/7 security protection. Streets are maintained by the Emerald Bay Municipal Utility District.

Local Schools

 

Emerald Bay Community Church

The Emerald Bay Community Church is a meaningful and welcoming part of our community. As an independent, multidenominational church located within Emerald Bay, it brings together members from a wide variety of religious traditions.

All are welcome—church membership is not required to participate. Worship services, Bible studies, and church activities are open to everyone in the community. 

Worship Services

  • Traditional Worship Service — Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
  • Contemporary Worship Service — Sunday at 11:15 a.m.

Website:  Emerald Bay Community Church

Additional Conveniences

  • Access to community clinics for Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital & UT Health Tyler Hospital
  • Brookshire's grocery store & pharmacy 
  • Banking services
  • Access to marina
  • Fast food & dining
  • Hardware store
  • Beauty & barber services
  • Oil change services
  • Bait services

UTILITIES - Setting up utilities before moving in

Junior Golf Camp is held every year during the third week in June. Kids ages 6 to 15 come back year after year to learn the fundamentals of golf and enjoy social interaction. Parents, grandparents, and the entire community delight in watching these young golfers progress with their skills and love of the game. Camp features daily instruction by age group, a junior scramble, time swimming, playing pickleball, and social events. Registration opens in May. Children and grandchildren of Emerald Bay community members are invited to participate.

Membership at Emerald Bay Club

Membership provides access to golf and other amenities for the family. Emerald Bay membership can be obtained by purchasing a home or lot in the subdivision. For more information, please contact a realtor.

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What Our Members Say

  • “A great golf experience on an amazing golf course tucked away in our own little piece of paradise!”

    John & Gina Logan
  • “We could not be more pleased with our decision to move here. It sincerely feels like we are part of one big family. We are definitely home!”

    Neal & Valli Franklin
  • “The security of the area, the golf, the Community Church, and the lake access were just what we wanted, but the 'glue' that has forever bound us to Emerald Bay has been the wonderful friends and caring nature and love all show toward each other.”

    Bob & Theresa Breedlove
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