49% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Oakley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oakley Country 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oakley Country Club
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 Oakley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sjoakleycc@aol.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
410 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Course Description
Oakley Country Club was founded in 1898 upon two principles: First, to provide an opportunity for outdoor sports and second, to provide a congenial meeting place for friends. Although many changes have occurred during the past century, the principal purposes remain the foundation of Oakley's reputation and success. Shortly after the club was founded, a young golfer arrived from Scotland to redesign Oakley's golf course and to compete professionally in America. Donald Ross would grow from his initial employment at Oakley to become one of the legendary golf course architects of the twentieth century. While any 'Donald Ross' course is distinctive and distinguished, the uniqueness of Oakley Country Club's Golf Course is that it represents the very first Ross commission in America. Excitement for our second century abounds. Our clubhouse and social activities, our pool and tennis events and our classic golfing venue await a new era of Oakley competition and camaraderie. Every generation of Oakley members has passed along a deep affection for our traditions and our spirit of neighborly fellowship. We sincerely hope that you will join in the Oakley spirit, enjoy our enviable facilities and help us make Oakley an even better environment for sport and socializing in the years to come.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1898
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(138 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 Oakley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like an iron-play proving ground on repeated par fours that punish misses, with par fives adding high-stakes reach-or-layup pressure amid overall tough scoring conditions.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706009 yards5495 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 336 | 209 | 508 | 330 | 529 | 192 | 339 | 385 | 3151 | 456 | 333 | 140 | 512 | 189 | 163 | 362 | 345 | 358 | 2858 | 6009 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715713 yards5224 metersCR 73.0Bogey 102.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 316 | 186 | 488 | 322 | 509 | 170 | 329 | 375 | 3004 | 456 | 313 | 126 | 500 | 168 | 139 | 329 | 335 | 343 | 2709 | 5713 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715375 yards4915 metersCR 70.9Bogey 99.3Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 303 | 165 | 470 | 314 | 446 | 153 | 313 | 364 | 2808 | 441 | 284 | 116 | 484 | 156 | 113 | 308 | 327 | 338 | 2567 | 5375 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oakley Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For BLUE tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Precision15%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Oakley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oakley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
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Get Started75% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control9%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment29%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision20%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Alignment13%
18% match
For GREEN tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started48% match
For GREEN tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
58% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory20%
Precision19%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision22%
Distance Control10%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
41% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
75% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Oakley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Oakley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Oakley Country Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oakley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5692 yards. The back tees extend to 6009.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oakley Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Oakley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6009.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Oakley Country Club 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 Oakley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6009.0 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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