56% match
For Black tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Oaks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
The Oaks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
28.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Oaks Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Oaks Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
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
4740 Pierceville Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527, USA
Course Description
The Oaks Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf facility located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. It offers tee times, memberships, leagues, and a variety of instruction options including PGA professionals, lessons, junior lessons, a performance center, and fitting and repairs. The venue features an indoor golf simulator and hosts outings, weddings, and other events, with an emphasis on providing an welcoming experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course, designed by Greg Martin, emphasizes fair play and scenic Wisconsin landscapes, and is part of a family-operated operation just east of Madison.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Martin
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(220 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 The Oaks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated smart plays on par fours with drive-wedge combos and par fives needing layup safety to dodge score blowups on ranked tough holes.Players meet constant positioning tests where poor tee work lengthens approaches amid elevated slope and bogey pressures.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716312 yards5772 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 140 | 525 | 526 | 149 | 434 | 175 | 390 | 492 | 3184 | 158 | 415 | 380 | 161 | 403 | 481 | 405 | 215 | 510 | 3128 | 6312 |
S
Scarlet Tee
Gender: MalePar 716763 yards6184 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 155 | 552 | 534 | 171 | 467 | 192 | 421 | 518 | 3382 | 174 | 431 | 403 | 187 | 435 | 528 | 436 | 240 | 547 | 3381 | 6763 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715615 yards5134 metersCR 67.4Bogey 90.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 118 | 487 | 459 | 126 | 409 | 157 | 357 | 443 | 2867 | 125 | 319 | 350 | 147 | 347 | 437 | 363 | 181 | 479 | 2748 | 5615 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
77% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Oaks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Oaks Golf Course. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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74% match
For Black tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
71% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started77% match
For Black tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
49% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Aim13%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Precision16%
Aim15%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
84% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring13%
Aim12%
75% match
For Scarlet tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
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Get Started49% match
For Scarlet tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim28%
Alignment25%
68% match
For Scarlet tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
20% match
For Scarlet tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For Scarlet tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision29%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Scarlet tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision18%
Mechanics18%
39% match
For Scarlet tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Scarlet tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
78% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Scarlet tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy14%
82% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Scarlet tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
52% match
For Scarlet tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
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Get Started70% match
For Scarlet tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Scarlet tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Scarlet tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Scarlet tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Scoring11%
53% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
42% match
For Scarlet tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
71% match
For Scarlet tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Scoring20%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Precision20%
Aim15%
51% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment27%
Aim13%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Oaks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Oaks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The Oaks Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Oaks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6189 yards. The back tees extend to 6763.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Oaks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 The Oaks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6763.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Oaks Golf Course and how should I play it?
The Oaks Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6763.0 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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