24% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
The Oaks At River'S Edge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Oaks At River'S Edge, 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 29%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%Precision 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.
18.9
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Oaks At River'S Edge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Oaks At River'S Edge.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfshop@pontiacelks.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
459 Elks Club Rd, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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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 The Oaks At River'S Edge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure where iron shots control scoring, eased slightly by easier par fives but heightened bogey risk from the stiff slope and ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726288 yards5750 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 348 | 464 | 164 | 363 | 383 | 524 | 199 | 384 | 3207 | 328 | 494 | 350 | 113 | 376 | 516 | 183 | 382 | 339 | 3081 | 6288 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726804 yards6222 metersCR 73.0Bogey 97.9Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 372 | 482 | 190 | 393 | 409 | 553 | 229 | 414 | 3442 | 360 | 524 | 377 | 137 | 407 | 544 | 232 | 414 | 367 | 3362 | 6804 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725571 yards5094 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 316 | 422 | 131 | 342 | 346 | 455 | 185 | 334 | 2845 | 255 | 431 | 308 | 112 | 337 | 464 | 157 | 368 | 294 | 2726 | 5571 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Oaks At River'S Edge
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Accuracy11%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Oaks At River'S Edge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Oaks At River'S Edge. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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30% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion19%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
84% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
46% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy34%
Visualization14%
34% match
For Green tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring24%
Trajectory10%
61% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14% match
For Green tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
44% match
For Green tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
Accuracy23%
59% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
34% match
For Blue tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
35% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
47% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim28%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks At River'S Edge
Get answers to common questions about playing The Oaks At River'S Edge and what to expect.
How difficult is The Oaks At River'S Edge for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Oaks At River'S Edge technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Oaks At River'S Edge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6188 yards. The back tees extend to 6804.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Oaks At River'S Edge?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 The Oaks At River'S Edge and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6804.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Oaks At River'S Edge 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 The Oaks At River'S Edge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6804.0 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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