52% match
For Diamond tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim38%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald Canyon Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Emerald Canyon Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Canyon Golf Course, 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Emerald Canyon Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Emerald Canyon Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sbenton@co.la-paz.az.us
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
7351 Riverside Dr, Parker, AZ 85344, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Phillips
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(194 reviews)
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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 Canyon Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Diamond
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course starts with reachable short tests on front nine that ease into play before back nine ramps up length and difficulty on par fives and par fours forcing careful layup and approach choices amid rising bogey pressures.
D
Diamond Tee
Gender: MalePar 725935 yards5427 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 191 | 327 | 272 | 113 | 389 | 278 | 372 | 443 | 2829 | 582 | 208 | 353 | 374 | 179 | 330 | 243 | 462 | 375 | 3106 | 5935 |
S
Sapphire Tee
Gender: MalePar 726437 yards5886 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 208 | 354 | 278 | 147 | 396 | 297 | 394 | 494 | 3060 | 623 | 217 | 363 | 387 | 198 | 353 | 283 | 524 | 429 | 3377 | 6437 |
D
Diamond Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725935 yards5427 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 191 | 327 | 272 | 113 | 389 | 278 | 372 | 443 | 2829 | 582 | 208 | 353 | 374 | 179 | 330 | 243 | 462 | 375 | 3106 | 5935 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Emerald Canyon Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Diamond tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Diamond tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For Diamond tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Emerald Canyon Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Canyon Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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67% match
For Diamond tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Diamond tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
73% match
For Diamond tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started67% match
For Diamond tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Diamond tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Diamond tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Diamond tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Diamond tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Diamond tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Diamond tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Diamond tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
26% match
For Sapphire tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Sapphire tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Sapphire tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Sapphire tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started78% match
For Sapphire tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
54% match
For Sapphire tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Sapphire tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
44% match
For Sapphire tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Sapphire tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Sapphire tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
51% match
For Sapphire tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Sapphire tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Sapphire tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
56% match
For Sapphire tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Sapphire tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
55% match
For Sapphire tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
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Get Started71% match
For Sapphire tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
60% match
For Sapphire tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For Sapphire tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Diamond tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
38% match
For Diamond tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
47% match
For Diamond tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
49% match
For Diamond tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment30%
Aim13%
69% match
For Diamond tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
34% match
For Diamond tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Diamond tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
79% match
For Diamond tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Diamond tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started45% match
For Diamond tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Canyon Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Canyon Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Emerald Canyon Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Emerald Canyon Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Emerald Canyon Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6186 yards. The back tees extend to 6437.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Emerald Canyon Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Canyon Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6437.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Emerald Canyon Golf Course 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 Canyon Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6437.0 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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