Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Emerald Lake Gc.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Lake Gc, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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9750 Tournament Dr, Matthews, NC 28104, USA
Gather, Dine, and Play at one of the Charlotte Area's premier public courses!Our 18 hole golf course, established in 1996, offers a challenging layout with four sets of tees, rolling terrain and a sparkling 12-acre lake centered on the property. Our bentgrass greens are impeccably maintained by Superintendent Mike Stell and his team. GatherEmerald Lake features multiple flexible gathering spaces, with the ability to host groups of 10 to 250 attendees. Our 5,000 square foot venue The View, constructed in 2017, is the perfect backdrop for meetings, speakers, and celebrations! DineManaged by Charlotte's own Xenia Hospitality Group, Emerald Lake offers a variety of options for dining. Our Grill on the Turn is open Tuesday to Sunday serving fresh burgers, hotdogs, and brats to golfers during their round. Our LakeView Tavern and Grill features a welcoming indoor bar and dining space and attached patio overlooking our sparking Emerald Lake and the 18th green. Friendly faces serve up refreshing specialty cocktails, cold craft beers, and delicious appetizers, sandwiches, pizza and entrees. PlayRecently named to The Charlotte Business Journal's Top 15 Toughest Public Courses, Emerald Lake provides a feast for the eyes and a rejuvenation of the spirit while the golfer enjoys the challenging layout and fast greens. Our professional golf staff can plan and execute golf outings for small or large groups. A variety of formats are available for group or tournament play. Social, corporate, or charity fundraising groups will enjoy our fantastic outing amenities and food and beverage services.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Wirth
Opened
1996
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Emerald Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 390 | 178 | 368 | 505 | 360 | 197 | 412 | 418 | 3196 | 380 | 363 | 462 | 184 | 461 | 327 | 219 | 412 | 508 | 3316 | 6512 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 264 | 311 | 109 | 262 | 360 | 288 | 120 | 343 | 336 | 2393 | 327 | 273 | 363 | 113 | 285 | 214 | 151 | 325 | 401 | 2452 | 4845 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 264 | 311 | 109 | 262 | 360 | 288 | 120 | 343 | 336 | 2393 | 327 | 273 | 363 | 113 | 285 | 214 | 151 | 325 | 401 | 2452 | 4845 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 52.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 344 | 129 | 321 | 425 | 325 | 157 | 365 | 371 | 2762 | 352 | 305 | 413 | 146 | 413 | 282 | 185 | 365 | 473 | 2934 | 5696 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Lake Gc. 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.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Lake Gc and what to expect.
Emerald Lake Gc presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5678 yards. The back tees extend to 6512.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6512.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6512.0 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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