53% match
For Tee #5 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glen Oak Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Glen Oak Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glen Oak Gc, 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 18%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glen Oak Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glen Oak Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
711 Smith Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051, USA
Course Description
Glen Oak Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf club located in East Amherst, New York, just outside Buffalo. The facility features a championship course designed to challenge players of all levels, a large practice area, and PGA instruction offering lessons for adults and youth. It also provides indoor golf simulators, events such as weddings and banquets, and modern amenities including GPS-enabled golf carts and online tee times. The venue emphasizes varied experiences from golf play to instructional programs and social events in the Buffalo-Neel York region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1970
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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 Glen Oak Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tee #5
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of wedge touch and iron control on bunches of shorter par fours and par threes, building score risk on key par fives that top the difficulty list. Back nine turns up pressure with tougher setup for bogey-level play.
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Tee #4 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725620 yards5139 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 145 | 345 | 290 | 450 | 340 | 290 | 145 | 320 | 2775 | 340 | 440 | 140 | 350 | 320 | 170 | 340 | 295 | 450 | 2845 | 5620 |
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Tee #5 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724940 yards4517 metersCR 69.3Bogey 97.2Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 135 | 300 | 260 | 390 | 310 | 260 | 125 | 285 | 2425 | 290 | 390 | 120 | 305 | 280 | 150 | 305 | 270 | 405 | 2515 | 4940 |
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Tee #6 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724325 yards3955 metersCR 65.3Bogey 91.9Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 115 | 265 | 225 | 335 | 260 | 225 | 105 | 250 | 2095 | 260 | 350 | 110 | 270 | 250 | 125 | 270 | 240 | 355 | 2230 | 4325 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glen Oak Gc
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 profile67% match
For Tee #5 tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
30% match
For Tee #5 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For Tee #5 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Glen Oak Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glen Oak Gc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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74% match
For Tee #5 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
60% match
For Tee #5 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Tee #5 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Tee #5 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Tee #5 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started59% match
For Tee #5 tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Trajectory11%
61% match
For Tee #5 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Tee #5 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Tee #5 tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
68% match
For Tee #5 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
51% match
For Tee #6 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
76% match
For Tee #6 tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Tee #6 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
15% match
For Tee #6 tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For Tee #6 tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics22%
Precision21%
65% match
For Tee #6 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
67% match
For Tee #6 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For Tee #6 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Tee #6 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Accuracy27%
66% match
For Tee #6 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
50% match
For Tee #6 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
76% match
For Tee #6 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Tee #6 tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Tee #6 tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Tee #6 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Accuracy13%
49% match
For Tee #4 tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
43% match
For Tee #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Tee #4 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
51% match
For Tee #4 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization27%
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Get Started65% match
For Tee #4 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Tee #4 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
45% match
For Tee #4 tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Tee #4 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Tee #4 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Tee #4 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For Tee #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Tee #4 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Tee #4 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Tee #4 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For Tee #4 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Tee #4 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
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Get Started68% match
For Tee #4 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
53% match
For Tee #4 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring31%
Alignment11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Oak Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Glen Oak Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Glen Oak Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Glen Oak Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glen Oak Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4972 yards. The back tees extend to 5620.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glen Oak Gc?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Glen Oak Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5620.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Glen Oak Gc and how should I play it?
Glen Oak Gc 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.
What features make Glen Oak Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5620.0 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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