57% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald Greens Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Silver Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silver, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silver
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silver.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@emeraldgreensgolf.com
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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
14425 Goodwin Avenue
Course Description
Emerald Greens is a golf facility in Hastings, Minnesota, offering two 18-hole championship golf courses with a driving range, practice area, and an on-site pub and simulators. The venue hosts public tee times, memberships, leagues, group outings, and a dedicated event venue called The Wexford for weddings and large events in the Twin Cities area. The property also features banquet rooms, a pro shop, PGA-certified instruction, and junior golf programs, serving both casual golfers and dedicated players across the region.
36 holes of golf • public tee times • golf leagues • weddings and events venue • banquet rooms • driving range • pga instruction • junior golf academy • bogey's pub & simulators • hastings minnesota golf • event venue the wexford • outings and groups • membership golf • twin cities golf • golf instruction facility
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Williams, Gill & Associates,Tom Furlong
Opened
2000
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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 Silver, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four grinds where tee shots shape iron approaches amid tight handicaps, while long par fives tempt aggressive plays carrying big scoring penalties.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 737163 yards6550 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 468 | 420 | 195 | 546 | 139 | 399 | 454 | 554 | 3557 | 400 | 169 | 511 | 415 | 361 | 182 | 632 | 518 | 418 | 3606 | 7163 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 735953 yards5443 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 364 | 352 | 175 | 458 | 102 | 341 | 372 | 454 | 2966 | 312 | 150 | 407 | 369 | 332 | 153 | 481 | 466 | 317 | 2987 | 5953 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736792 yards6211 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 437 | 404 | 185 | 530 | 120 | 368 | 435 | 532 | 3369 | 380 | 157 | 493 | 395 | 347 | 168 | 576 | 503 | 404 | 3423 | 6792 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silver
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Silver
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silver. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
57% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring13%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring10%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Alignment13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
Aim19%
78% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Trajectory13%
75% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
16% match
For Gold tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim35%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment32%
Accuracy26%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
86% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim13%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
39% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
63% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization17%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Silver
Get answers to common questions about playing Silver and what to expect.
How difficult is Silver for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Silver challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silver?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6558 yards. The back tees extend to 7163.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silver?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Silver and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7163.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Silver and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Silver strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7163.0 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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