Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sandpiper Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
218
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
Oaks/Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oaks/Lakes, 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 Oaks/Lakes
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 | 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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oaks/Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mpermuth@clublink.ca
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Facilities
Location
1702 South Pebble Beach Blvd
Course Description
ClubLink is a leading owner and operator of golf clubs, managing a network of more than 50 championship courses across Ontario, Quebec, and Florida. The group serves private and daily-fee golf members, offering access to multiple clubs, tee times, and event venues. It emphasizes a club-centric experience with options for memberships, weddings, banquets, and golf tournaments through its various properties and affiliated clubs. Headquartered in Canada, ClubLink operates a cross-border portfolio of premier golf destinations under the ClubLink umbrella.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark Mahanna/Ron Garl
Opened
1985
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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 Oaks/Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.4 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 300 | 295 | 319 | 142 | 275 | 317 | 147 | 418 | 2679 | 443 | 321 | 275 | 440 | 120 | 310 | 335 | 146 | 308 | 2698 | 5377 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 350 | 346 | 326 | 150 | 345 | 328 | 189 | 465 | 2978 | 497 | 328 | 370 | 504 | 127 | 350 | 366 | 161 | 365 | 3068 | 6046 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 300 | 295 | 319 | 142 | 275 | 317 | 147 | 418 | 2679 | 443 | 321 | 275 | 440 | 120 | 310 | 335 | 146 | 308 | 2698 | 5377 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 294 | 284 | 265 | 90 | 268 | 287 | 138 | 411 | 2442 | 438 | 241 | 270 | 437 | 96 | 304 | 330 | 140 | 301 | 2557 | 4999 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 350 | 346 | 326 | 150 | 345 | 328 | 189 | 465 | 2978 | 497 | 328 | 370 | 504 | 127 | 350 | 366 | 161 | 365 | 3068 | 6046 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oaks/Lakes
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 profileStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Oaks/Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oaks/Lakes. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedOpen up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Oaks/Lakes
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 Oaks/Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Oaks/Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Oaks/Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Oaks/Lakes presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oaks/Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5522 yards. The back tees extend to 6046.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oaks/Lakes?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Oaks/Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6046.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Oaks/Lakes and how should I play it?
Oaks/Lakes 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 Oaks/Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6046.0 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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