43% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Gem Lake Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course, 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gem Lake Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
matt@wilsongolfgroup.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
4039 Scheuneman Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, USA
Course Description
Gem Lake Hills is a public golf course located near White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It offers two 9-hole courses, a Par-3 course and an executive course, and provides a casual and recreational golfing experience.
golf course • public golf • executive golf • golf leagues • golf outings • golf events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
57
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul N. Coates
Opened
1955
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(349 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 Gem Lake Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated iron tee shots on par threes that test precision nonstop, mixed with short par fours where tee position decides birdie paths or bogey pitfalls on stiff tests.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 573366 yards3078 metersCR 58.3Bogey 75.4Slope 92
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.7 · BR 36.6 · Slope 85
Back Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 38.8 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 57 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 182 | 216 | 144 | 163 | 189 | 180 | 154 | 160 | 174 | 1562 | 173 | 280 | 132 | 140 | 314 | 161 | 308 | 154 | 142 | 1804 | 3366 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 572805 yards2565 metersCR 55.8Bogey 75.0Slope 81
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 27.5 · BR 36.5 · Slope 76
Back Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 38.5 · Slope 86
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 57 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 157 | 182 | 124 | 157 | 133 | 170 | 130 | 155 | 159 | 1367 | 148 | 215 | 122 | 133 | 252 | 126 | 203 | 121 | 118 | 1438 | 2805 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 573366 yards3078 metersCR 59.3Bogey 80.4Slope 90
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 38.8 · Slope 83
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.6 · Slope 96
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 57 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 182 | 216 | 144 | 163 | 189 | 180 | 154 | 160 | 174 | 1562 | 173 | 280 | 132 | 140 | 314 | 161 | 308 | 154 | 142 | 1804 | 3366 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
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 profile45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Accuracy12%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gem Lake Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Alignment13%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Precision16%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
65% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
46% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy33%
Visualization13%
54% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim29%
Alignment20%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
84% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
67% match
For White 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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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory19%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
48% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
59% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
52% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
44% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision17%
43% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim15%
Dispersion10%
72% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gem Lake Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gem Lake Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gem Lake Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gem Lake Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 92.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 58.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 57.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gem Lake Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3086 yards. The back tees extend to 3366.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gem Lake Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 58.3 and par 57, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 57 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gem Lake Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3366.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Gem Lake Hills Golf Course 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 Gem Lake Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 92.0 and yardage reaching 3366.0 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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