Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scott's Family Resort at Oquaga Lake
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
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
Executive Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Executive, 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 Executive
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand Short
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Executive.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
scottsoquage@aol.com
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Facilities
Location
591 Oquaga Lake Road
Course Description
Scott's Family Resorts is a Catskills vacation destination in upstate New York offering family-friendly lodging, activities, and events around Oquaga Lake. The resort emphasizes hosted entertainments, lake-based recreation, and wedding venues, providing a historic, multi-generational getaway with seasonal events and on-site amenities. It markets itself as a long-standing family retreat with attractions such as the Play House, Show Boat, and Lakeside Room, appealing to families, couples, and groups seeking a scenic mountain escape in the Catskills.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Opened
1928
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Executive
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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% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Executive
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Executive. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Chip
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
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
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Executive
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 Executive
Get answers to common questions about playing Executive and what to expect.
How difficult is Executive for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Executive technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Executive?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Executive?
With a course rating of 70 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Executive and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Executive 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 Executive strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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