24% match
For GOLD tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakland Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
156
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
3951 West Maple
Course Description
Oakland Hills Country Club is a Platinum, private Country Club located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Founded in 1916, Oakland Hills Country Club has, and will continue to play a significant role in the history of golf in the United States. The South Course has played host to 17 Major Championships including: six U.S. Opens; two U.S. Senior Opens; U.S. Women's Amateur; two U.S. Men's Amateurs; Western Open; the Carling World Open; the 35th Ryder Cup in 2004; and three PGA Championships--including the 90th PGA Championship in 2008. Some of the greatest players ever to play the game including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Ben Hogan have competed and won on the famed South Course, also known as "The Monster". Our challenging yet enjoyable North Course brings our hole total to 36 overall. The membership is proud of the heritage of their club and consider themselves stewards of a national golf treasure. Our South Course was redesigned by Gil Hanse and underwent construction in 2020, reopening in summer 2021. Our historic clubhouse is 110,000 square feet, and the Club also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle courts, and fitness centers for both ladies and gentlemen.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Rees Jones
Opened
1918
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands power off the tee and sharp irons into long par fours that fill most holes, creating steady pressure to avoid big numbers while par fives offer birdie bait with double bogey traps on errors. Balanced front and back nines force even performance all day.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727509 yards6866 metersCR 77.0Bogey 104.0Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 51.9 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 592 | 216 | 482 | 491 | 361 | 421 | 476 | 253 | 3735 | 496 | 451 | 580 | 181 | 504 | 396 | 425 | 237 | 504 | 3774 | 7509 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726833 yards6248 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.7Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 511 | 190 | 424 | 430 | 344 | 369 | 460 | 219 | 3375 | 446 | 415 | 520 | 158 | 472 | 362 | 406 | 192 | 487 | 3458 | 6833 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 727134 yards6523 metersCR 75.0Bogey 101.0Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 539 | 207 | 449 | 471 | 352 | 377 | 468 | 226 | 3522 | 477 | 422 | 552 | 170 | 492 | 369 | 420 | 214 | 496 | 3612 | 7134 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 profile43% match
For GOLD tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
11 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For GOLD tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started43% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Aim24%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
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Get Started32% match
For GOLD tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started45% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Dispersion15%
32% match
For BLACK tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started63% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South presents a demanding test. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7171 yards. The back tees extend to 7509.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7509.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7509.0 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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