Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Great Oaks Cc

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

214

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

Great Oaks Cc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Great Oaks Cc, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 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
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Great Oaks Cc

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Great Oaks Cc.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

traci@greatoakscc.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

777 Great Oaks Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, USA

Course Description

Great Oaks Country Club is a family-centric, member-owned private club located near downtown Rochester, Michigan. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course with a full-service golf shop, plus swimming, tennis and pickleball facilities, dining options, and a busy calendar of social events and private functions. Founded in 1971, it emphasizes a home-away-from-home experience with member-led activities and community engagement. It serves residents of Oakland County and the greater Rochester area seeking a private, member-owned club experience.

18-hole golf course • golf shop • golf lessons • caddie program • dining • swim • tennis • pickleball • weddings and events • family club • member-owned • private club • rochester mi • oakland county • membership • golf course • country club • swimming pool • banquet • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Mark McCumber

Opened

1971

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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 Great Oaks Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK

Tee Insight:The layout stresses iron accuracy across abundant par fours. Front nine ups the ante while par fives and closing holes amplify risks.
B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 716513 yards5955 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.2Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443444535364344443543571
Handicap911135115317781618101261442
Yardage385367209407367322529184506327642517932642839339814653241032376513

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Great Oaks Cc

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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14 Week Flagship Program for Great Oaks Cc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Great Oaks Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–87 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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65% match
For BLACK tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For BLACK tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For BLACK tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring28%
Alignment12%
61% match
For BLACK tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%

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64% match
For SILVER tees

Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For SILVER tees

Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
60% match
For SILVER tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For GREEN tees

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%

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60% match
For GREEN tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Great Oaks Cc

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Oaks Cc

Get answers to common questions about playing Great Oaks Cc and what to expect.

How difficult is Great Oaks Cc for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Great Oaks Cc challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Great Oaks Cc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5728 yards. The back tees extend to 6513.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Great Oaks Cc?

With a course rating of 71.8 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 Great Oaks Cc and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6513.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Great Oaks Cc and how should I play it?

Great Oaks Cc 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 Great Oaks Cc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6513.0 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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