Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Castlewood Golf "The Rock".
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castlewood Golf "The Rock", 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Castlewood Golf "The Rock".
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7050 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025, USA
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Castlewood Golf "The Rock", all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 130 | 315 | 246 | 124 | 460 | 343 | 315 | 340 | 2733 | 460 | 130 | 315 | 246 | 124 | 460 | 343 | 315 | 340 | 2733 | 5466 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 139 | 341 | 250 | 212 | 528 | 353 | 375 | 344 | 3043 | 501 | 139 | 341 | 250 | 212 | 528 | 353 | 375 | 344 | 3043 | 6086 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 126 | 315 | 245 | 120 | 415 | 343 | 315 | 340 | 2606 | 387 | 126 | 315 | 245 | 120 | 415 | 343 | 315 | 340 | 2606 | 5212 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Castlewood Golf "The Rock" hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castlewood Golf "The Rock". Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Castlewood Golf "The Rock" and what to expect.
Players often find Castlewood Golf "The Rock" technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5649 yards. The back tees extend to 6086.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6086.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6086.0 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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