Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wild Oak Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Wild Oak Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wild Oak 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 Wild Oak Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wild Oak Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
6456, 2500 E 1st Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301, United States
Course Description
Wild Oak Golf Course is a public golf facility in Mitchell, South Dakota, operating under the Legacy Links group. The course offers golfing amenities along with a swimming pool, a bar and restaurant, and hosts events and tournaments for members and visitors. Located at 2500 E 1st Ave, Wild Oak provides summer hours and participates in local club activities and sponsorships, serving the Mitchell region. The site highlights memberships, events, and dining facilities, indicating a multifaceted recreational destination for golfers and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1917
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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 Wild Oak Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 371 | 447 | 440 | 576 | 174 | 582 | 229 | 403 | 3661 | 380 | 388 | 156 | 360 | 300 | 475 | 121 | 377 | 525 | 3082 | 6743 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 300 | 333 | 316 | 426 | 110 | 463 | 148 | 301 | 2714 | 251 | 374 | 115 | 251 | 277 | 348 | 100 | 316 | 450 | 2482 | 5196 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 52.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 300 | 333 | 316 | 426 | 110 | 463 | 148 | 301 | 2714 | 251 | 374 | 115 | 251 | 277 | 348 | 100 | 316 | 450 | 2482 | 5196 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wild Oak 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Wild Oak Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wild Oak Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Wild Oak Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Oak Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Wild Oak Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Wild Oak Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Wild Oak Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wild Oak Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5970 yards. The back tees extend to 6743.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wild Oak Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Wild Oak Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6743.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Wild Oak Golf Course 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 Wild Oak Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6743.0 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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