35% match
For IV tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Seven Oaks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
161
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Oaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oaks, 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
Scoring 26%Aim 20%Distance Control 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
16
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oaks.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dciota@sevenoakscountryclub.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
2000 Grand Lakes Avenue
Course Description
Seven Oaks Country Club is a private, full-service country club in Bakersfield, California, offering a championship 27-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball facilities, fitness and aquatic amenities, and multiple dining options. The club emphasizes family-friendly recreation, social events, and upscale dining experiences in settings like the Oak Room, The Tavern, and Grand Island Café. It features extensive club amenities including a fitness center, multiple pools, lighted tennis courts, and annual member events, catering to both golf and non-golf enthusiasts in the California region.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1991
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⭐4.6(288 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 Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for IV
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with nonstop par four battles needing tee-to-green control, where par fives add layup dilemmas and blowup dangers on the toughest stretches.
I
II/III Tee
Gender: MalePar 726212 yards5680 metersCR 70.5Bogey 92.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 385 | 552 | 188 | 470 | 155 | 305 | 424 | 390 | 3249 | 336 | 354 | 524 | 161 | 440 | 131 | 285 | 367 | 365 | 2963 | 6212 |
I
III Tee
Gender: MalePar 725926 yards5419 metersCR 69.0Bogey 91.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 354 | 524 | 161 | 440 | 131 | 285 | 367 | 365 | 2963 | 336 | 354 | 524 | 161 | 440 | 131 | 285 | 367 | 365 | 2963 | 5926 |
I
IV Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724932 yards4510 metersCR 68.2Bogey 95.6Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 215 | 424 | 124 | 423 | 107 | 237 | 332 | 300 | 2466 | 304 | 215 | 424 | 124 | 423 | 107 | 237 | 332 | 300 | 2466 | 4932 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oaks
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 profile29% match
For IV tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For IV tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion19%
Alignment13%
73% match
For IV tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy10%
10 Week Flagship Program for Oaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oaks. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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58% match
For IV tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For IV tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
79% match
For IV tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
65% match
For IV tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started55% match
For IV tees
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
29% match
For IV tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For IV tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
58% match
For IV tees
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
29% match
For IV tees
Control 9 Ft Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For IV tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision46%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For IV tees
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
74% match
For IV tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
78% match
For IV tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
74% match
For IV tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For IV tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
70% match
For IV tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
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Get Started56% match
For IV tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
78% match
For IV tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
61% match
For IV tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
76% match
For III tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
72% match
For III tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For III tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim20%
Precision16%
71% match
For III tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
66% match
For III tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For III tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For III tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For III tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For III tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Aim13%
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Get Started69% match
For III tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
56% match
For III tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
62% match
For III tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Alignment12%
72% match
For III tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim16%
51% match
For III tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
57% match
For III tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For II/III tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For II/III tees
Set sights, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment17%
Scoring13%
41% match
For II/III tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For II/III tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring27%
Trajectory21%
25% match
For II/III tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
82% match
For II/III tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks
Get answers to common questions about playing Oaks and what to expect.
How difficult is Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Oaks challenges consistency. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5572 yards. The back tees extend to 6212.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oaks?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6212.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Oaks 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 Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6212.0 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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