47% match
For Grey tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hanging Rock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Hanging Rock Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hanging Rock Golf Club, 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 26%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hanging Rock Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hanging Rock Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hrgc@hangingrockgolf.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
1500 Red Ln, Salem, VA 24153, USA
Course Description
Hanging Rock Golf Club is a renowned 18-hole golf course located in Salem, Virginia, overlooking the Roanoke Valley. Designed by Russell Breeden, it offers a championship layout that challenges players of all skill levels and has earned regional and national accolades. The club emphasizes traditional, scenic golf with proximity to Roanoke and Salem, making it a notable destination for golf enthusiasts in southwestern Virginia. Tee times can be booked via the club's site, with contact information and directions readily available.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breeden
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(246 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 Hanging Rock Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Grey
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short iron pressure on par threes and fours where stray tee shots risk bogeys while short par fives tempt birdies but punish poor positioning. Back nine ups the ante with steeper challenges amplifying score swings.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724519 yards4132 metersCR 66.7Bogey 93.4Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 225 | 105 | 238 | 280 | 129 | 388 | 330 | 100 | 2149 | 373 | 272 | 120 | 434 | 228 | 98 | 304 | 208 | 333 | 2370 | 4519 |
G
Grey Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725269 yards4818 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 295 | 152 | 255 | 308 | 151 | 436 | 344 | 153 | 2495 | 416 | 311 | 149 | 476 | 274 | 128 | 363 | 238 | 419 | 2774 | 5269 |
M
Maroon Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725773 yards5279 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 324 | 170 | 258 | 374 | 167 | 468 | 396 | 179 | 2762 | 436 | 339 | 159 | 495 | 351 | 143 | 394 | 262 | 432 | 3011 | 5773 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hanging Rock Golf Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Grey tees
Visualize the line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Precision13%
72% match
For Grey tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For Grey tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hanging Rock Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hanging Rock Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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56% match
For Grey tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Grey tees
Check clubface, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
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Get Started64% match
For Grey tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Grey tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Grey tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Grey tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Grey tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Grey tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
58% match
For Grey tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Grey tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For Grey tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Grey tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
40% match
For Grey tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim33%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started56% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
86% match
For Green tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
61% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring26%
Alignment11%
60% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Aim14%
56% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring21%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Maroon tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Maroon tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
49% match
For Maroon tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For Maroon tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Maroon tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
43% match
For Maroon tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Maroon tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started44% match
For Maroon tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment26%
76% match
For Maroon tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
77% match
For Maroon tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
61% match
For Maroon tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Maroon tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Hanging Rock Golf Club
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 Hanging Rock Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hanging Rock Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hanging Rock Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hanging Rock Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hanging Rock Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5146 yards. The back tees extend to 5773.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hanging Rock Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hanging Rock Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5773.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hanging Rock Golf Club and how should I play it?
Hanging Rock Golf Club 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 Hanging Rock Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5773.0 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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