Locals and regulars at the Oaks Course are familiar with our monthly themes with golf specials and events that last the whole month long. Now that fall is here, we’re ushering in the new season and awaiting cooler weather with some very fun activities and awesome golf specials for OAKStober. So before the craziness of the holiday season is upon us, take a moment to relax and play the Oaks Course this month to take advantage of our ongoing specials and upcoming events. Here’s 5 reasons why you should:

Raffles & Giveaways All Month Long

Every week this month, we are entering golfers who play the Oaks Course in a raffle for some very exciting giveaways! Our first raffle of the month was for a set of a dozen golf balls for FREE, and last week’s winner was Larry Irish! This week, we’ll be raffling off a round of golf for two! Golfers are entered into the raffle drawing for each round they play at the Oaks during October. *Must play a round to qualify*

Last Women’s Clinic of 2017

Ladies, if you’re new to the game or a seasoned player looking to improve your skill, today is your last chance to register for the very last women’s clinic of the year! Our PGA Pros Gary and Brad are happy to assist you during these workshops to help you with your swing, driving, putting, and more. For more information, or to register, click here.

Last Fish & Play of 2017

We’re also excited to host our last Fish & Play event until next year. These monthly events are enjoyable for the entire family, or could be a great pastime for an afternoon by yourself. These events kick off with a round of 9 holes first in the afternoon, and end with a friendly fishing competition at the lake at hole #11. Register now to see who can reel in the big one this month!

Fall Harvest Festival

Our annual OAKStober celebration is scheduled for October 27th from 4-7pm, with a special putt-putt course for people who want to channel their inner Tiger Woods, hayrides around the golf course when it gets dark, and so much fun...you won’t be able to stand it! We will also have our usual OAKStober Trunk or Treat, and more fun for the little ones! Our staff will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshing drinks throughout the day as well. We hope you can join us!

This event costs $10 per vehicle at the gate. Stay tuned for more information as we get ready for our Harvest Festival.

Oaks Balcony Sale & Specials

The day of the Fall Harvest Festival is also a great time to sale-ebrate fall and family fun! Join us at the balcony from 7am-7pm for some very special deals on Pro Shop gear and accessories. It’s the perfect chance to stock up on those golf necessities while you’re at our fall event at the Oaks Course. 

To start this Coaches Corner, I would like to use a strategy that I was taught in a public speaking course, and begin with a joke:

Q: What did the 17 handicap say to the 18 handicap?

A: This is how you do it!

I really like that joke, not to make fun of high handicaps, but the fact that golfers always want to help other golfers. That is one of the many reasons that I love this game. One of the main problems is that both of these golfers do not know how to practice. They are trying to change the swing by hitting ball after ball with the same club, over and over.  Hitting ball after ball only reinforces bad habits and it will be very hard for you to improve. The vast majority of golfers do not know how to practice.

Yes, the swing can get better with block practice, but we are going to talk about how to practice your swing to make you a better player on the course. This is called transfer practice, and is something that I rarely see on the practice range. If you think about how you play golf on the course and think about how you practice, there is probably a big difference. On the range, you may stand there hitting ball after ball with the same club, never really taking time for a practice swing or changing your target.

On the course, you will most likely, never hit the same club two or three times in a row, the target changes, you take more time between shots. You may go through your pre-shot routine with a definite purpose to the shot you are about to hit. If you practice your swing the same way, it will be easier for you transfer your practice to the course. After you warm up, maybe 10-20 balls, take out your driver. Tee up the ball, go through your pre-shot routine, pick a target and fire away. After that shot, take out your 7 iron and go through the same process. Always change the club that you are hitting after each shot. Hit your driver then a wedge, three wood then an eight iron, 6 iron then a 9 iron. Try to never hit the same club twice in a row.

Your clubs are different lengths and practicing this way trains the mind to be in game mode and trains you to be able to adapt to the change in the lengths of the clubs shot after shot. This is how we play the game, try to practice the same way. This should help you transfer your game to the course and lower your scores.

 

 

The Coaches Corner is brought to you by our Oaks Course Golf Pro, Brad Patton. Brad is the Lead Staff Instructor and PGA Assistant Golf Professional. He has real a passion for golf and instruction, and has been part of the Oaks Course team for several years.

Can you believe Hobby Lobby already has Christmas Decorations out on display and their fall decorations on sale? People...it is 90 degrees outside in the shade! I just want to think about fall leaves and Halloween coming just around the corner.

 

On Friday, October 27th, the Oaks Course is having a balcony sale at the Oaks Clubhouse, and afterward, our Fall Harvest Festival for OAKStober. We are going to have so much fun! There will be a special putt-putt course for people who want to channel their inner Tiger Woods, hayrides around the golf course when it gets dark, and so much fun...you wont' be able to stand it! It's time to sale-ebrate fall and family fun. We will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshing drinks throughout the day. I hope you can join in the fun with us!

This event costs $10 at the gate. We will also have our OAKStober Trunk and Treat, and more fun for the little ones! Stay tuned for more information as we get ready for our Harvest Festival and Sale-ebration.

 

 

Karen Presley is the Hospitality Manager at the Oaks Golf Course, and has been a part of our team for many years. Karen and her culinary team work daily to help clients plan their parties in addition to preparing the delicious meals and refreshing beverage specials that we offer at Putters Restaurant.

 

Local ladies, come one, come all! We’d like to welcome you to join us at the Oaks Course in October to participate in our very last Ladies Golf Clinic of 2017. This 4-week clinic is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, socialize with friends and enhance your business relationships. The best part about our women’s clinics is the ability to sign up individually, or bring a friend to learn the basics along with you! No matter if you are new to the game or have played for years, this clinic will help you hone your skill, learn more about the game, and have a great time doing it! Our PGA Golf Pros Gary and Brad are happy to assist you.

Golf is a fantastic outlet for women due to the non-invasive nature of the sport. Practicing your swing or putting technique will keep you limber, and can even help you improve your nightly sleep routine. Not to mention, golf is the perfect sport to bring men and women of all ages together and level them to the same playing field. After all, this sport isn’t about strength, speed, or endurance…it’s all about skill, and a little bit of luck.

The first session in this clinic will begin on October 12^th, with the following sessions commencing on October 19^th, November 2^nd, and November 9^th. This Ladies Golf Clinic includes all four lessons for just $39 per person. In order to lock in your spot, visit our event page to register!