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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.

20.5
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Flat
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

Justin.Morin@emeraldlakegolfclub.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

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

Google Reviews

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3.8(356 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 Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White Tees

Tee Insight:This course tests iron play repeatedly through par four volume, where poor approaches on harder ones spark big scores and back-nine tension builds recovery pressure.No numbers unless essential
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Emerald Tees Tee

Gender: MalePar 716512 yards5955 metersCR 71.2Bogey 96.5Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 137

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443454344354443543453671
Handicap184121481610621517113117359
Yardage368390178368505360197412418319638036346218446132721941250833166512

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 profile
39% match
For White Tees tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For White Tees tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Scoring16%

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50% match
For White Tees tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–155 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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71% match
For White Tees tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Precision16%
70% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
69% match
For White Tees tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White Tees tees

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For White Tees tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
56% match
For White Tees tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%

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55% match
For Red Tees tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red Tees tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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65% match
For Red Tees tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Red Tees tees

Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Red Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
50% match
For Emerald Tees tees

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Emerald Tees tees

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%

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61% match
For Red Tees tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
39% match
For Red Tees tees

Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control33%
Alignment32%
67% match
For Red Tees tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
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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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