Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Great Oaks Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Floyd, VA, United States
Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

188

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Great Oaks Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Great Oaks Country 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.

18.3
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Great Oaks Country Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

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 Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Great Oaks Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

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

1158 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Gene Hamm

Opened

1967

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.7(142 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 Great Oaks Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure to attack shorter par fours and lay up smartly on par fives, with scoring risks spiking on longer par fours that punish off-line drives.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726454 yards5902 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.6Slope 132

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.5 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443445435365435434443672
Handicap951311317171518210414121668
Yardage405384175406452534435202521351446237116148729417230536632229406454

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Great Oaks Country 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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
42% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

13 Week Flagship Program for Great Oaks Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Great Oaks Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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68% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
77% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%

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54% match
For Blue tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Blue tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment14%

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64% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Red tees

Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Red tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
79% match
For Red tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%

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50% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment29%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Oaks Country Club

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

How difficult is Great Oaks Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Great Oaks Country Club technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Great Oaks Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5652 yards. The back tees extend to 6454.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Great Oaks Country Club?

With a course rating of 71.2 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 Great Oaks Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6454.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Great Oaks Country 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 Great Oaks Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6454.0 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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