Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Emerald Bay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Bay Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Emerald Bay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Emerald Bay Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@emeraldbaydestin.com
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Facilities
Location
4781 Clubhouse Dr, Destin, FL 32541, USA
Course Description
Emerald Bay Golf Club is a premier golf facility and residential community located in Destin, Florida. It features an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse that hosts a full-service pro shop and The Grille, offering dining with views of the 18th green. The surrounding gated community provides access to amenities such as a swimming pool and Rubico tennis courts, with easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, and dining. The club emphasizes a destination-style golfing experience in the Destin area, attracting both locals and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp
Opened
1991
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Emerald Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for II
COMBO Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 301 | 134 | 281 | 338 | 315 | 457 | 156 | 466 | 2752 | 329 | 310 | 201 | 503 | 247 | 309 | 140 | 296 | 470 | 2805 | 5557 |
I Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 407 | 155 | 310 | 392 | 409 | 553 | 225 | 512 | 3375 | 458 | 346 | 234 | 578 | 346 | 440 | 195 | 321 | 511 | 3429 | 6804 |
II Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 373 | 141 | 290 | 374 | 392 | 534 | 172 | 489 | 3147 | 431 | 328 | 209 | 551 | 321 | 394 | 167 | 306 | 488 | 3195 | 6342 |
IV Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 301 | 114 | 270 | 338 | 315 | 457 | 134 | 417 | 2650 | 329 | 293 | 178 | 503 | 247 | 309 | 129 | 286 | 442 | 2716 | 5366 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Emerald Bay Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Emerald Bay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Bay Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Emerald Bay Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Bay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Bay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Emerald Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Emerald Bay Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Emerald Bay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6085 yards. The back tees extend to 6804.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Emerald Bay Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Emerald Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6804.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Emerald Bay Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Emerald Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6804.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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