Focus on the target line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakland Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Oakland Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oakland 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oakland Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oakland Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfshop@golfatoakland.com
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Facilities
Location
433 N Bradley Ln, Oakland, MD 21550, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Forse
Opened
1937
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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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 554 | 201 | 527 | 593 | 190 | 365 | 400 | 177 | 3364 | 226 | 433 | 553 | 150 | 505 | 293 | 318 | 183 | 335 | 2996 | 6360 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 481 | 168 | 423 | 439 | 150 | 345 | 344 | 155 | 2847 | 180 | 357 | 443 | 120 | 432 | 275 | 285 | 141 | 320 | 2553 | 5400 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.1 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 535 | 175 | 508 | 579 | 176 | 350 | 390 | 162 | 3224 | 214 | 420 | 543 | 135 | 493 | 285 | 309 | 171 | 327 | 2897 | 6121 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oakland 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Oakland Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oakland Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Oakland Golf 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 Oakland Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Oakland Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Oakland Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Oakland Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oakland Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5880 yards. The back tees extend to 6360.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oakland Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Oakland Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6360.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Oakland Golf Club and how should I play it?
Oakland Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Oakland Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6360.0 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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