77% match
For Maroon tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Seven Oaks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Seven Oaks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Seven Oaks Golf 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Seven Oaks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Seven Oaks Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dpylinski@sevenoaksgolf.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
2 E Lake Rd, Hamilton, NY 13346, USA
Course Description
Seven Oaks Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located on the Colgate University campus in Hamilton, New York. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course is known for strategic water placement, expansive greens, and varied tee boxes, offering a challenging yet accessible experience. The club offers membership options, instruction and clinics, junior programming, and an online shop, with additional dining and event facilities connected to the Colgate area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1958
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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 Seven Oaks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Maroon
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours and fives where back nine tightens scoring pressure with elevated risks for bogeys on marked tough spots.This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours and fives where back nine tightens scoring pressure with elevated risks for bogeys on marked tough spots.
G
Grey Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725193 yards4748 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.5Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 118 | 343 | 220 | 370 | 300 | 424 | 145 | 310 | 2565 | 289 | 125 | 421 | 320 | 126 | 314 | 319 | 304 | 410 | 2628 | 5193 |
M
Maroon Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726474 yards5920 metersCR 76.4Bogey 106.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 128 | 355 | 374 | 473 | 428 | 486 | 166 | 437 | 3271 | 368 | 197 | 518 | 349 | 147 | 385 | 404 | 331 | 504 | 3203 | 6474 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725520 yards5047 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 121 | 350 | 260 | 395 | 310 | 431 | 156 | 388 | 2750 | 297 | 172 | 440 | 335 | 139 | 322 | 327 | 321 | 417 | 2770 | 5520 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Seven Oaks Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Maroon tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Maroon tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started69% match
For Maroon tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Trajectory21%
Scoring17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Seven Oaks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Seven Oaks Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Maroon tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
66% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Maroon tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Maroon tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
70% match
For Maroon tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Maroon tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Maroon tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Aim16%
55% match
For Maroon tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
56% match
For Maroon tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started27% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring12%
48% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
35% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim21%
Alignment12%
43% match
For Grey tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Grey tees
See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization18%
69% match
For Grey tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
35% match
For Grey tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Grey tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Grey tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For Grey tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control22%
71% match
For Grey tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Grey tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started76% match
For Grey tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Grey tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Grey tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Grey tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Grey tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Aim15%
74% match
For Grey tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Grey tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Alignment12%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Seven Oaks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Seven Oaks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Seven Oaks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Seven Oaks Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Seven Oaks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5834 yards. The back tees extend to 6474.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Seven Oaks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Seven Oaks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6474.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Seven Oaks Golf 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 Seven Oaks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6474.0 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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