53% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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 Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Hills 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 14%
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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Emerald Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Emerald Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
RandyRohlfsen@gmail.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
808 U.S. Hwy 71 S, Arnolds Park, IA 51331, USA
Course Description
Emerald Hills Golf Course is a public, 18-hole championship golf course located near the Iowa Great Lakes in Arnolds Park, Iowa. The course features hilly terrain, tree-lined doglegs, fast undulating greens, and bent grass tees across multiple sets of tees to accommodate players of all levels. It offers a scenic, challenging playing experience and is promoted as the premier golf destination in the Iowa Great Lakes area. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and natural beauty while playing a full par-72 round open to the public.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1973
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⭐4.5(49 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 Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests par four mastery repeatedly through balanced tee-to-green demands that favor steady irons over power, while long par fives add second-shot tension and top difficulties cluster on select par fours to heighten bogey risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726632 yards6064 metersCR 72.9Bogey 96.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 415 | 162 | 528 | 439 | 162 | 407 | 420 | 415 | 3430 | 350 | 430 | 158 | 513 | 163 | 354 | 531 | 306 | 397 | 3202 | 6632 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726632 yards6064 metersCR 78.9Bogey 110.9Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 56.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 54.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 415 | 162 | 528 | 439 | 162 | 407 | 420 | 415 | 3430 | 350 | 430 | 158 | 513 | 163 | 354 | 531 | 306 | 397 | 3202 | 6632 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726342 yards5799 metersCR 77.3Bogey 108.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 54.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 400 | 147 | 514 | 408 | 142 | 392 | 410 | 399 | 3282 | 335 | 416 | 143 | 497 | 158 | 344 | 501 | 286 | 380 | 3060 | 6342 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Emerald Hills 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Emerald Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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86% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control12%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion13%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
24% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
29% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
54% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring33%
Green Reading13%
53% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
54% match
For White tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
40% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
53% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started31% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Aim28%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Accuracy12%
60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
53% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Accuracy21%
29% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
81% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
77% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Emerald Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Emerald Hills Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 78.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Emerald Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6487 yards. The back tees extend to 6632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Emerald Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.9 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 Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6632.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Emerald Hills 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 Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6632.0 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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