Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Emerald Lake Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
Emerald Lake Gc Practice Profile
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.
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 Lake Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
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.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Emerald Lake Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Justin.Morin@emeraldlakegolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
9750 Tournament Dr, Matthews, NC 28104, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Wirth
Opened
1996
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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 Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Emerald Tees Tee
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 |
Red Tees Tee
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 |
Red Tees Tee
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 |
White Tees Tee
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Emerald Lake Gc
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Emerald Lake Gc
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.
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
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.
Avoid 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.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop 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.
Pick 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.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread 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.
Thread 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.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick 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.
Precision 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.
Prepare for Tournaments at Emerald Lake Gc
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 Lake Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Lake Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Emerald Lake Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Emerald Lake Gc?
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.
What is considered a good score at Emerald Lake Gc?
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.
How long is Emerald Lake Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6512.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Emerald Lake Gc 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 Emerald Lake Gc strategically challenging?
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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