37% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakland Acres Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Oakland Acres Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oakland Acres Golf 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%Precision 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oakland Acres Golf Club
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
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oakland Acres Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Kristin.vanwyk@oaklandacresgolfclub.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
13476 US-6, Grinnell, IA 50112, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Cliff Thompson
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(203 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 Oakland Acres Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots into par fours where misses lead to bogeys, especially on a demanding front nine before shorter back holes lure loose play into trouble.This course puts steady pressure on iron shots into par fours where misses lead to bogeys, especially on a demanding front nine before shorter back holes lure loose play into trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705864 yards5362 metersCR 73.0Bogey 100.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 143 | 366 | 349 | 347 | 471 | 432 | 447 | 215 | 3187 | 355 | 434 | 155 | 330 | 325 | 306 | 286 | 96 | 390 | 2677 | 5864 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705794 yards5298 metersCR 72.6Bogey 99.5Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 143 | 355 | 343 | 337 | 471 | 425 | 433 | 208 | 3117 | 355 | 434 | 155 | 330 | 325 | 306 | 286 | 96 | 390 | 2677 | 5794 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704906 yards4486 metersCR 67.6Bogey 92.6Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 134 | 226 | 333 | 325 | 406 | 360 | 342 | 139 | 2565 | 350 | 317 | 132 | 230 | 317 | 297 | 230 | 91 | 377 | 2341 | 4906 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oakland Acres Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Oakland Acres Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oakland Acres Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment11%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
55% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
Aim27%
78% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
68% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
15% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring29%
Trajectory15%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
65% 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%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion13%
Alignment12%
58% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring19%
Distance Control11%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy32%
Alignment22%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Aim14%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Precision22%
Aim15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring13%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Acres Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Oakland Acres Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Oakland Acres Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Oakland Acres Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oakland Acres Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5385 yards. The back tees extend to 5864.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oakland Acres Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Oakland Acres Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5864.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Oakland Acres Golf 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 Oakland Acres Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5864.0 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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