Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Roaring Gap Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Roaring Gap Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Roaring Gap 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
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 Roaring Gap Club
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.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Roaring Gap Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
club@roaringgapclub.com
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Facilities
Location
2663 Roaring Gap Dr, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, USA
Course Description
The Roaring Gap Club is a private mountain club community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It serves as a members-only enclave for residents and guests seeking a secluded mountain retreat in Roaring Gap, NC. The club provides access to amenities and events for its members, reflecting a traditional private club experience in a rural, mountainous setting. It is situated in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, and emphasizes exclusivity and community among its members.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Kris Spence
Opened
1925
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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 Roaring Gap Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Short Combo
Back Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.0 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 155 | 325 | 363 | 390 | 140 | 511 | 363 | 293 | 2943 | 364 | 484 | 341 | 151 | 380 | 355 | 467 | 343 | 180 | 3065 | 6008 |
Black Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.5 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 155 | 350 | 379 | 390 | 140 | 511 | 386 | 293 | 3056 | 364 | 503 | 359 | 151 | 380 | 403 | 529 | 343 | 219 | 3251 | 6307 |
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 146 | 325 | 363 | 377 | 132 | 498 | 363 | 272 | 2879 | 348 | 484 | 341 | 142 | 372 | 355 | 467 | 336 | 180 | 3025 | 5904 |
Short Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 138 | 325 | 363 | 338 | 125 | 459 | 363 | 257 | 2771 | 296 | 484 | 341 | 133 | 323 | 355 | 467 | 336 | 155 | 2890 | 5661 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Roaring Gap 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 profileMaster touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Roaring Gap Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Roaring Gap Club. 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.
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 · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Roaring Gap 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 Roaring Gap Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Roaring Gap Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Roaring Gap Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Roaring Gap Club challenges consistency. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Roaring Gap Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5984 yards. The back tees extend to 6307.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Roaring Gap Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Roaring Gap Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6307.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Roaring Gap Club 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 Roaring Gap Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6307.0 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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