65% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silver Oaks Golf Course
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Braidwood, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Silver Oaks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silver Oaks Golf Course, 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%Aim 18%Precision 15%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.
18
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silver Oaks Golf Course
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
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Silver Oaks Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
IL-53 #33061, Wilmington, IL 60481, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1955
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⭐4.3(9 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 Silver Oaks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests with reachable par fives where ball striking faces constant pressure and bogey risks build on harder back holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716294 yards5755 metersCR 70.5Bogey 92.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 544 | 177 | 329 | 317 | 152 | 374 | 396 | 393 | 3163 | 474 | 443 | 185 | 350 | 317 | 188 | 362 | 396 | 416 | 3131 | 6294 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715520 yards5047 metersCR 67.0Bogey 87.7Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 448 | 150 | 314 | 270 | 140 | 293 | 327 | 386 | 2764 | 389 | 440 | 175 | 338 | 270 | 180 | 310 | 327 | 327 | 2756 | 5520 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725520 yards5047 metersCR 71.5Bogey 99.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 448 | 150 | 314 | 270 | 140 | 293 | 327 | 386 | 2764 | 389 | 440 | 175 | 338 | 270 | 180 | 310 | 327 | 327 | 2756 | 5520 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silver Oaks Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
39% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
14 Week Flagship Program for Silver Oaks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silver Oaks Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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64% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization26%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
54% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Precision20%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
61% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim25%
Alignment11%
55% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
32% match
For White tees
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
63% match
For White tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim14%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
75% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
45% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
71% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
66% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Scoring11%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision30%
Trajectory14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Oaks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Silver Oaks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Silver Oaks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Silver Oaks Golf Course technically exacting. The 119.0 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 Silver Oaks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5907 yards. The back tees extend to 6294.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silver Oaks Golf Course?
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 Silver Oaks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6294.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Silver Oaks Golf Course 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 Silver Oaks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6294.0 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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