Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Emerald Lakes Golf Club.
Total Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Lakes 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.
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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 50 putts in a row.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Emerald Lakes Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mail@emeraldlakes.com.au
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Ricky and Paul can help you get in shape for Emerald Lakes Golf Club.
Ricky Oh
Golf Coach
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Golf Coach
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Alabaster Drive &, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211, Australia
Emerald Lakes Golf Club is a premier golf destination on the Gold Coast, offering an 18-hole Graham Marsh designed championship course set around pristine lakes. The club also features a Driving Range, Golf Coaching Centre, Pro Shop, Mini Golf, dining facilities in the Club House, and hosts events, corporate golf, and member activities. Located in Carrara, Queensland, it operates seven days a week with additional amenities including gaming, tennis facilities, and function spaces for weddings and special occasions.
golf club • golf course carrara • 18 hole golf course • driving range • golf coaching centre • pro shop • mini golf • clubhouse dining • corporate golf • events venue • weddings • membership • golf membership • functions venue • gaming facility • tennis centre • coach programs • golf lessons • gold coast golf
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Graham Marsh
Opened
1995
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Emerald Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40705, USGA, White, Women
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 478 | 184 | 481 | 144 | 490 | 407 | 143 | 319 | 2990 | 326 | 366 | 532 | 141 | 512 | 399 | 418 | 217 | 387 | 3298 | 6288 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.6 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 431 | 147 | 428 | 108 | 447 | 362 | 107 | 279 | 2617 | 282 | 285 | 481 | 121 | 450 | 359 | 351 | 167 | 351 | 2847 | 5464 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 468 | 162 | 459 | 135 | 479 | 392 | 129 | 303 | 2860 | 313 | 311 | 509 | 133 | 485 | 373 | 397 | 191 | 370 | 3082 | 5942 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 431 | 147 | 428 | 108 | 447 | 362 | 107 | 279 | 2617 | 282 | 285 | 481 | 121 | 450 | 359 | 351 | 167 | 351 | 2847 | 5464 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 468 | 162 | 459 | 135 | 479 | 392 | 129 | 303 | 2860 | 313 | 311 | 509 | 133 | 485 | 373 | 397 | 191 | 370 | 3082 | 5942 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Lakes Golf Club. 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 60 days 81 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Lakes Golf Club and what to expect.
Emerald Lakes Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5876 yards. The back tees extend to 6288.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.2 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.
Measuring 6288.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Emerald Lakes Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 117.0 and yardage reaching 6288.0 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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