41% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The International Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 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
Distance Control 26%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 13%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33
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.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | Scattered 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oaks.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brendan.reilly@theinternational.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
159 Ballville Road
Course Description
The International is a private golf club near Boston offering a 36-hole pure golf experience across 660 acres in Bolton, Massachusetts. The resort-style grounds feature two championship courses, The Oaks and The Pines, designed by Coore & Crenshaw, providing a diverse and world-class golfing environment. The club emphasizes a golf-first experience with private memberships that include access to instruction and facilities for members and their families. Located about 35 miles outside Boston, it positions itself as a premier private golf destination in New England.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
2001
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⭐4.4(292 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 CHAMPIONSHIP
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of power off the tee into long par fours and fives where poor drives force hard recovery shots, amplifying bogey risks on tricky par threes that demand spot-on irons despite shorter spans.
#
#1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726877 yards6288 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.3Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 189 | 372 | 176 | 325 | 399 | 424 | 517 | 454 | 3381 | 445 | 197 | 556 | 152 | 531 | 427 | 432 | 202 | 554 | 3496 | 6877 |
#
#2 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726446 yards5894 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.8Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 496 | 164 | 340 | 156 | 306 | 350 | 399 | 490 | 433 | 3134 | 416 | 169 | 537 | 143 | 512 | 401 | 410 | 190 | 534 | 3312 | 6446 |
C
CHAMPIONSHIP Tee
Gender: MalePar 727102 yards6494 metersCR 74.4Bogey 100.7Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 526 | 189 | 358 | 182 | 347 | 402 | 440 | 538 | 464 | 3446 | 462 | 218 | 570 | 169 | 554 | 436 | 454 | 215 | 578 | 3656 | 7102 |
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
86% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
47% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
14 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 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started51% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring12%
44% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
71% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
69% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Hit intended line, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
78% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
77% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
74% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
59% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
75% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started77% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Alignment14%
69% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For #1 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control11%
67% match
For #1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Alignment19%
44% match
For #1 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
80% match
For #1 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision23%
42% match
For #1 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For #1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
65% match
For #1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
72% match
For #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started90% match
For #1 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
76% match
For #1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
77% match
For #1 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
61% match
For #1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
75% match
For #1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision24%
Scoring16%
84% match
For #2 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Aim16%
81% match
For #2 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
21% match
For #2 tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For #2 tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring30%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For #2 tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For #2 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started65% match
For #2 tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For #2 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For #2 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
39% match
For #2 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Aim20%
72% match
For #2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
44% match
For #2 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
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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?
Oaks is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6774 yards. The back tees extend to 7102.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oaks?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7102.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Oaks 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 Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7102.0 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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