26% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lima Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Island Oaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Island 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Island Oaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Island Oaks.
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
7470 Chase Road
Course Description
Lima Golf & Country Club is a Rochester, New York-based 36-hole private/public golf destination offering championship-caliber golf across two courses. The club features a historic clubhouse, banquet facilities, and dining options, hosting Outings, Tournaments, and Reciprocal play with member and guest access. It markets tee-time bookings, membership packages, and events such as weddings and corporate gatherings, along with seasonal golf rates and specials. Located in the Rochester area, it emphasizes quality greens, friendly staff, and a comprehensive club experience for golfers and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Checho
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(285 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 Island Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated pressure from long par fours testing tee accuracy and positioning, mixed with shorter par fours offering birdie bait but high bogey risk overall on top challenges.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726061 yards5542 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 110 | 321 | 384 | 470 | 156 | 419 | 366 | 288 | 3017 | 457 | 118 | 425 | 490 | 169 | 375 | 339 | 354 | 317 | 3044 | 6061 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724356 yards3983 metersCR 66.6Bogey 92.8Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 78 | 228 | 263 | 362 | 96 | 317 | 271 | 209 | 2207 | 312 | 102 | 311 | 401 | 105 | 219 | 261 | 247 | 191 | 2149 | 4356 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725785 yards5290 metersCR 74.2Bogey 106.4Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.3 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 104 | 313 | 371 | 460 | 148 | 409 | 325 | 276 | 2894 | 429 | 113 | 403 | 461 | 159 | 353 | 329 | 335 | 309 | 2891 | 5785 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Island 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Island Oaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Island Oaks. 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
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
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring18%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Aim13%
21% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
81% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
69% 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%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
79% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
37% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring28%
Alignment10%
21% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
57% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Alignment10%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim17%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
21% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
39% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Island Oaks
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Island Oaks
Get answers to common questions about playing Island Oaks and what to expect.
How difficult is Island Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?
Island Oaks presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Island Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5208 yards. The back tees extend to 6061.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Island Oaks?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Island Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6061.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Island 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 Island Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6061.0 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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