Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
161
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 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald, 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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Emerald.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@emeraldgolfclub.net.au
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Facilities
Location
Emerald QLD 4720, Australia
Course Description
Emerald Golf Club is a golf facility offering an 18-hole course and associated practice facilities for local and visiting players. The club serves the Emerald region, providing golfing opportunities and community events around Queensland, Australia. It focuses on delivering a traditional golf club experience with courses, greens, and clubhouse amenities for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
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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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40205, USGA, White, Women
40205, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 336 | 370 | 426 | 180 | 576 | 289 | 437 | 169 | 3136 | 400 | 397 | 216 | 579 | 345 | 132 | 478 | 184 | 453 | 3184 | 6320 |
40205, USGA, Red, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 42.7 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 321 | 261 | 372 | 154 | 518 | 269 | 422 | 126 | 2762 | 375 | 368 | 176 | 504 | 333 | 113 | 400 | 131 | 422 | 2822 | 5584 |
40205, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 327 | 347 | 372 | 166 | 543 | 275 | 428 | 146 | 2941 | 388 | 382 | 200 | 562 | 345 | 123 | 472 | 164 | 429 | 3065 | 6006 |
40205, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 321 | 261 | 372 | 154 | 518 | 269 | 422 | 126 | 2762 | 375 | 368 | 176 | 504 | 333 | 113 | 400 | 131 | 422 | 2822 | 5584 |
40205, USGA, White, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 327 | 347 | 372 | 166 | 543 | 275 | 428 | 146 | 2941 | 388 | 382 | 200 | 562 | 345 | 123 | 472 | 164 | 429 | 3065 | 6006 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Emerald
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 33 Programs
% match to course practice profileUp-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Emerald
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Emerald
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
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald and what to expect.
How difficult is Emerald for mid-handicap golfers?
Emerald presents a demanding test. With a slope of 111.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Emerald?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5952 yards. The back tees extend to 6320.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Emerald?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Emerald and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6320.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Emerald and how should I play it?
Emerald is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 111.0 and yardage reaching 6320.0 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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