57% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links, 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 22%Aim 22%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Alignment 12%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tsullivan@mcculloughsgolf.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
3016 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA
Course Description
McCullough's Emerald Golf Links is an 18-hole, par-71 golf course located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, near Atlantic City. The course draws inspiration from historic European links and offers public tee times, golf outings, memberships, and a pro shop, aiming to provide a distinctive Irish-Scottish golf experience. It features wide-open fairways, challenging undulating greens, and coastal winds, with a design by Stephen Kay that pays homage to Saint Andrews and other famed courses. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for players of all levels and hosts group events, leagues, and other golf-related activities.
european links-inspired golf • public tee times • golf outings • golf memberships • pro shop • egg harbor township golf • atlantic city area golf • new jersey golf • irish-scottish golf experience • European links • group outings • tournament leagues • course tour • windy coastal course • st andrews-inspired design • kay golf course architect • golf events • golf leagues • golf memberships benefits • golf course • municipal golf • golfing experience • landscape design • recreation • outdoor sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Kay
Opened
2002
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⭐4.3(304 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 Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of iron placement into greens on reachable par fours paired with par threes that pressure short game, where average players risk bogeys piling up on low-handicap trouble spots.
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715845 yards5345 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 140 | 481 | 345 | 196 | 490 | 380 | 400 | 166 | 2988 | 289 | 314 | 419 | 180 | 458 | 272 | 126 | 451 | 348 | 2857 | 5845 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715258 yards4808 metersCR 71.3Bogey 101.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 105 | 461 | 323 | 158 | 401 | 333 | 385 | 123 | 2652 | 354 | 249 | 342 | 126 | 458 | 259 | 113 | 400 | 305 | 2606 | 5258 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716026 yards5510 metersCR 75.3Bogey 108.4Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.0 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 173 | 481 | 345 | 196 | 457 | 422 | 400 | 166 | 3030 | 380 | 314 | 434 | 180 | 491 | 272 | 126 | 451 | 348 | 2996 | 6026 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision26%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Alignment12%
72% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
77% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
56% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
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Get Started43% match
For Gold tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Aim19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Precision13%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
63% match
For White/Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring30%
Trajectory12%
45% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision17%
Accuracy11%
62% match
For White/Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
76% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White/Gold 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/Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim13%
Alignment13%
58% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision12%
Aim11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5642 yards. The back tees extend to 6026.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6026.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links 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 Mccullough'S Emerald Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6026.0 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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