59% match
For BLUE tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fort Walton Beach Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
Oaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oaks, 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
Precision 23%Scoring 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Dispersion 13%
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
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oaks.
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
1909 Lewis Turner Blvd
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Hughes
Opened
1975
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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 Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles that stress tee shots and irons, with long par fives tempting birdies amid risk on peak difficulty holes, and quick par threes pressing spot-on wedges.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726358 yards5814 metersCR 70.3Bogey 92.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 185 | 374 | 472 | 336 | 338 | 208 | 388 | 368 | 3144 | 324 | 387 | 496 | 170 | 380 | 411 | 412 | 130 | 504 | 3214 | 6358 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725495 yards5025 metersCR 66.4Bogey 86.5Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.9 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 134 | 350 | 436 | 285 | 308 | 168 | 357 | 338 | 2737 | 295 | 319 | 433 | 133 | 283 | 374 | 372 | 112 | 437 | 2758 | 5495 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725880 yards5377 metersCR 68.3Bogey 88.8Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 43.9 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 149 | 365 | 459 | 298 | 327 | 193 | 376 | 357 | 2956 | 313 | 330 | 447 | 156 | 312 | 397 | 397 | 123 | 449 | 2924 | 5880 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oaks
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 profile38% match
For BLUE tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started81% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
23% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Oaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oaks. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For BLUE tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Control wedge loft, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control20%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Scoring16%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
84% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
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Get Started58% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Scoring19%
36% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Dispersion21%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim19%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started44% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision24%
Trajectory17%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim29%
Scoring24%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Alignment14%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks
Get answers to common questions about playing Oaks and what to expect.
How difficult is Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Oaks technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5926 yards. The back tees extend to 6358.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oaks?
With a course rating of 70.3 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.
How long is Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6358.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Oaks 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 Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6358.0 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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