42% 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%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
219
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
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course, 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%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line 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 | 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lincoln Oaks Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bseymour@lincolnoaksgolfcourse.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
395 E Richton Rd, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Course Description
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course is a historic public golf facility in Crete, Illinois, founded in 1927 and designed by Tom Bendelow. The 6,200-yard par-71 course features bent grass fairways, mature trees, and a practice range, offering a traditional yet accessible golfing experience just south of Chicago. The club offers tee time bookings, memberships, outings, and an on-site Oaks Bar and Grill, making it a community-focused destination for local and regional players.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1927
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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 Lincoln Oaks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short-iron tests on most holes for birdie looks while longer par fives force layup choices with bogey traps especially on the tougher front side where ratings peak.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716186 yards5656 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.2 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 345 | 488 | 168 | 503 | 186 | 528 | 195 | 550 | 3309 | 348 | 185 | 415 | 167 | 495 | 162 | 410 | 330 | 365 | 2877 | 6186 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715222 yards4775 metersCR 64.8Bogey 86.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 330 | 456 | 136 | 426 | 127 | 438 | 129 | 430 | 2797 | 330 | 146 | 325 | 95 | 391 | 132 | 339 | 316 | 351 | 2425 | 5222 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716015 yards5500 metersCR 68.4Bogey 91.1Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 338 | 480 | 161 | 495 | 178 | 518 | 182 | 540 | 3223 | 339 | 175 | 406 | 160 | 472 | 155 | 405 | 320 | 360 | 2792 | 6015 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695222 yards4775 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.9Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 330 | 456 | 136 | 426 | 127 | 438 | 129 | 430 | 2797 | 330 | 146 | 325 | 95 | 391 | 132 | 339 | 316 | 351 | 2425 | 5222 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
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 profile29% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lincoln Oaks Golf Course. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Trajectory17%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
38% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
82% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision21%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim17%
57% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Precision11%
39% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
29% match
For White tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision26%
Distance Control14%
39% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Accuracy11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
Aim11%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Precision14%
41% match
For Gold tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Oaks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lincoln Oaks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lincoln Oaks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lincoln Oaks Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5704 yards. The back tees extend to 6186.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Lincoln Oaks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6186.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lincoln Oaks Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Lincoln Oaks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6186.0 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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