Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oak Bay Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

218

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

Oak Bay Golf & Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oak Bay Golf & 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

Scoring 27%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 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.

19.2
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Oak Bay Golf & Country Club

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

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

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

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 Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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 Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

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

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Oak Bay Golf & Country Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jbennett@oakbaygolf.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

67 Links Trail, Port Severn, ON L0K 1S0, Canada

Course Description

Oak Bay Golf Club is a scenic golf course and dining destination nestled near the Georgian Bay and Muskoka region, conveniently located a short drive north of Barrie in Port Severn, Ontario. The club features a challenging course with panoramic clubhouse views and a menu-driven dining experience, offering stay-and-play options, tournaments, and events for visitors and members. It provides tee-time booking, gift cards, and various green-fee packages, making it a regional hub for golf and related hospitality. Oak Bay emphasizes a Muskoka-on-Georgian-Bay experience with a mix of traditional and modern golf elements in a picturesque Canadian setting.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Shawn P. Watters & Associates

Opened

2010

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.2(346 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 Oak Bay Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red/White

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Red/Yellow Tee

Gender: MalePar 724947 yards4524 metersCR 64.3Bogey 85.3Slope 113

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.3 · Slope 111

Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.0 · Slope 115

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par534344445364444435353672
Handicap155911171317361210218148164
Yardage417161297151326237261255398250330729628422623312538812945624444947

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oak Bay Golf & 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
56% match
For Red/White tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision29%
Aim17%
70% match
For Red/White tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Precision15%
61% match
For Red/White tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Red/White tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%

12 Week Flagship Program for Oak Bay Golf & Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oak Bay Golf & Country Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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39% match
For Red/White tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Red/White tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%

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52% match
For White tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
8% match
For White tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For White tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Yellow tees

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Dispersion14%

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69% match
For Yellow tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Red/Yellow tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Red tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%

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44% match
For Red tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy30%
Visualization24%
53% match
For Red/Yellow tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For Red/Yellow tees

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy13%

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75% match
For White tees

Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For White tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Oak Bay Golf & Country Club

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 Oak Bay Golf & Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Oak Bay Golf & Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Oak Bay Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Oak Bay Golf & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oak Bay Golf & Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5185 yards. The back tees extend to 5877.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Oak Bay Golf & Country Club?

With a course rating of 75.0 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 Oak Bay Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5877.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Oak Bay Golf & Country Club 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 Oak Bay Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 5877.0 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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