69% match
For Red- Summer tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Precision14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakdale Golf Club (1012156)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Oakdale Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oakdale, 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Dispersion 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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oakdale
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
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 Oakdale.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
Oakdale Golf Club, Oakdale, Harrogate HG1 2LN, UK
Course Description
Oakdale Golf Club is a historic golf club located in the Yorkshire region around Harrogate. The club offers a championship standard course set across rolling parkland and moorland, featuring the Oak Beck meandering along several holes. It promotes a welcoming environment for both members and visitors, hosting events such as the PGA North of England Championship & Pro-Am, and provides facilities for memberships, societies, and corporate functions. The site emphasizes a rich history, modern membership options, and a lively social scene, with online booking for tee times and visitor information.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1914
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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 Oakdale, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red- Summer
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests that pressure iron placement and position, paired with reachable par fives for risk reward and varied par threes, heightening back nine bogey threats through tougher ratings.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716444 yards5892 metersCR 71.6Bogey 97.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 476 | 193 | 426 | 577 | 208 | 386 | 392 | 153 | 3140 | 391 | 480 | 197 | 369 | 458 | 400 | 153 | 520 | 336 | 3304 | 6444 |
R
Red -Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725290 yards4837 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 376 | 159 | 330 | 494 | 145 | 346 | 303 | 125 | 2571 | 331 | 405 | 138 | 322 | 378 | 343 | 121 | 394 | 287 | 2719 | 5290 |
R
Red- Summer Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715443 yards4977 metersCR 72.4Bogey 104.0Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 416 | 159 | 339 | 527 | 162 | 354 | 303 | 120 | 2673 | 345 | 405 | 138 | 331 | 411 | 343 | 132 | 394 | 271 | 2770 | 5443 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oakdale
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Red- Summer tees
Fly over bunker, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
45% match
For Red- Summer tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Red- Summer tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Oakdale
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oakdale. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Red- Summer tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
45% match
For Red- Summer tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started72% match
For Red- Summer tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Red- Summer tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For Red- Summer tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Red- Summer tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
45% match
For Red- Summer tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Accuracy14%
65% match
For Red- Summer tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Red- Summer tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
80% match
For Red- Summer tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
77% match
For Red- Summer tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
49% match
For Red- Summer tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Aim25%
Alignment22%
39% match
For Red -Winter tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red -Winter tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started72% match
For Red -Winter tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
56% match
For Red -Winter tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control27%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red -Winter tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Red -Winter tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For Red -Winter tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Red -Winter tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Red -Winter tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Red -Winter tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
75% match
For Red -Winter tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red -Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Aim15%
62% match
For Red -Winter tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Red -Winter tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
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Get Started84% match
For Red -Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
75% match
For Red -Winter tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
77% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
52% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
20% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
75% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Precision17%
75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale
Get answers to common questions about playing Oakdale and what to expect.
How difficult is Oakdale for mid-handicap golfers?
Oakdale is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oakdale?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5867 yards. The back tees extend to 6444.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oakdale?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Oakdale and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6444.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Oakdale and how should I play it?
Oakdale is designed as a Links layout. 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 Oakdale strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6444.0 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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