64% match
For Forward tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oak Grove Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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 Grove Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oak Grove 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 16%Aim 15%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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oak Grove Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oak Grove Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@oakgrovegolfcourse.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
16914 Oak Grove Rd, Harvard, IL 60033, USA
Course Description
Oak Grove Golf Club is a public golf course located in Harvard, Illinois. The facility offers a championship-caliber course with multiple tee placements, lush bentgrass fairways, and undulating greens, highlighted by an Audubon Certified Signature Sanctuary. In addition to golf, the club provides events, memberships, and a golf shop, aiming to deliver value through affordable rates and seasonal specials. It serves golfers in McHenry County and the greater Chicago area, emphasizing scenery, wildlife, and a challenging yet accessible round for players of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steven Halberg
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(182 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 Grove Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Forward
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a power test packed with long par fours that strain drivers and irons constantly, while the back nine heightens bogey dangers through tougher overall resistance.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 716633 yards6065 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.4Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 456 | 193 | 395 | 190 | 603 | 413 | 148 | 538 | 3381 | 417 | 464 | 367 | 363 | 160 | 464 | 378 | 140 | 499 | 3252 | 6633 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715234 yards4786 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 315 | 144 | 284 | 155 | 510 | 353 | 100 | 456 | 2679 | 331 | 384 | 271 | 286 | 130 | 379 | 234 | 110 | 430 | 2555 | 5234 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715737 yards5246 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 399 | 162 | 320 | 170 | 522 | 363 | 111 | 483 | 2933 | 366 | 414 | 340 | 310 | 140 | 395 | 271 | 128 | 440 | 2804 | 5737 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oak Grove 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Forward tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Forward tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading11%
56% match
For Forward tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Oak Grove Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oak Grove 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Forward tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
56% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Alignment25%
69% match
For Forward tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
66% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Forward tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started60% match
For Forward tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring23%
79% match
For Forward tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Accuracy13%
75% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Aim15%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision25%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring28%
Dispersion10%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Aim29%
Scoring24%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Trajectory17%
Scoring11%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
36% match
For Championship tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
54% match
For Championship tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Championship tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
74% match
For Championship tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
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Get Started55% match
For Championship tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Championship tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Championship tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Championship tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Championship tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Championship tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Championship tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim12%
59% match
For Championship tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Championship tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
78% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Championship tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
32% match
For Championship tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Championship tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Oak Grove Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Grove Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Oak Grove Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Oak Grove Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Oak Grove Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oak Grove Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5934 yards. The back tees extend to 6633.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oak Grove Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Oak Grove Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6633.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Oak Grove Golf Course 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 Oak Grove Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6633.0 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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