Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
South Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Lakes 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
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 South Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
brent@southlakesgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
9253 S Elwood Ave, Jenks, OK 74037, USA
Course Description
South Lakes Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Jenks, near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The course features large bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways with multiple water hazards highlighted by seven lakes, offering a challenging yet player-friendly experience. It provides tee times, instruction, leagues, tournaments, and events, along with a driving range and on-site facilities for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Randy Heckenkemper
Opened
1989
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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 South Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 165 | 371 | 368 | 385 | 200 | 359 | 394 | 538 | 3171 | 370 | 386 | 521 | 181 | 357 | 331 | 428 | 181 | 494 | 3249 | 6420 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 136 | 337 | 341 | 353 | 173 | 334 | 367 | 512 | 2911 | 348 | 367 | 485 | 126 | 305 | 297 | 385 | 153 | 462 | 2928 | 5839 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.3 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 119 | 320 | 316 | 305 | 143 | 313 | 306 | 460 | 2607 | 320 | 336 | 434 | 105 | 281 | 269 | 352 | 132 | 400 | 2629 | 5236 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Lakes 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for South Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Lakes Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEscape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Prepare for Tournaments at South Lakes Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
George Phillips Junior
6/23/2026
South Lakes Team Championship
7/10/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing South Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is South Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find South Lakes Golf Course technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5828 yards. The back tees extend to 6420.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6420.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is South Lakes 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 South Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6420.0 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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