36% match
For Green tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Oaks Golf Club
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Colonial Oaks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonial Oaks 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 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.
19.4
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonial Oaks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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. Up to 80 balls 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colonial Oaks Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
8218 Huguenard Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, USA
Course Description
Colonial Oaks Golf Club is a family‑owned public golf club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded in 1968. The course, designed by Fort Wayne native Pat Riley, features mature oak trees, bent grass greens, tees, and fairways, with water hazards and a creek shaping play across 18 holes. The club emphasizes a welcoming, community atmosphere with outings, leagues, tournaments, and memberships, and hosts a range of events for players of varying skill levels. It offers online tee times and hosts various member and public activities at its Fort Wayne location.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pat Riley
Opened
1968
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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 Colonial Oaks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four battles that test iron reliability, with back nine escalation raising position stakes and par five risks for steady scoring pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716490 yards5934 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 370 | 330 | 323 | 488 | 202 | 387 | 185 | 460 | 3145 | 380 | 435 | 531 | 187 | 505 | 339 | 378 | 220 | 370 | 3345 | 6490 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714708 yards4305 metersCR 67.0Bogey 92.6Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 301 | 220 | 221 | 348 | 155 | 285 | 82 | 331 | 2271 | 330 | 292 | 408 | 80 | 340 | 222 | 291 | 135 | 339 | 2437 | 4708 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715566 yards5090 metersCR 72.2Bogey 101.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 310 | 290 | 285 | 435 | 165 | 349 | 139 | 385 | 2696 | 350 | 370 | 460 | 120 | 440 | 300 | 300 | 185 | 345 | 2870 | 5566 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonial Oaks Golf Club
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Green tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
40% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
10 Week Flagship Program for Colonial Oaks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonial Oaks Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started17% match
For Green tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
40% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Aim13%
73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Precision19%
63% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
43% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics26%
Precision20%
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Get Started36% match
For Gold tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
65% match
For Gold tees
Fly over bunker, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For Gold tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Accuracy14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
50% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Visualization11%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion11%
39% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
33% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
45% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Alignment10%
79% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment21%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Colonial Oaks Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Oaks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonial Oaks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonial Oaks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Colonial Oaks Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonial Oaks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5599 yards. The back tees extend to 6490.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonial Oaks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Colonial Oaks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6490.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Colonial Oaks Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Colonial Oaks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6490.0 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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