42% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rochester Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Rochester Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rochester Golf & Country 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 14%
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.
19
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rochester Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rochester Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cgranberg@rgcc.org
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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
3100 Country Club Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
Course Description
Rochester Golf & Country Club is a private, 18-hole course designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1916. It has been acclaimed by Golf Digest and the Golf Course Architects of America as one of the finest of its kind. The clubhouse features a newly renovated golf professional shop, Tillie's Bar & Grill, Shawnee Dining Room, and aquatic center with double flume slide and diving board. A poolside grill and on-course snack bar offer casual eating options while you swim, golf, and take in the scenery. Amenities to be added in 2018, is a fitness center, Kid's Club, indoor golf simulators and lounge, and outdoor wedding ceremony and multi-use site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast/Ron Forse
Opened
1917
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(198 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 Rochester Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and wedge control, with front nine par fives raising big score risks through tough positioning.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706209 yards5678 metersCR 75.5Bogey 106.4Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 384 | 193 | 547 | 178 | 528 | 322 | 371 | 421 | 3296 | 319 | 108 | 430 | 338 | 152 | 398 | 389 | 387 | 392 | 2913 | 6209 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705945 yards5436 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 355 | 164 | 547 | 150 | 528 | 322 | 371 | 393 | 3142 | 319 | 108 | 411 | 338 | 152 | 348 | 366 | 387 | 374 | 2803 | 5945 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705742 yards5250 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 355 | 164 | 510 | 150 | 486 | 286 | 366 | 393 | 3022 | 299 | 102 | 411 | 323 | 133 | 348 | 366 | 364 | 374 | 2720 | 5742 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704818 yards4406 metersCR 67.7Bogey 94.9Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 289 | 151 | 386 | 116 | 474 | 265 | 233 | 336 | 2557 | 224 | 80 | 361 | 280 | 114 | 315 | 297 | 262 | 328 | 2261 | 4818 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rochester Golf & Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Aim17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
17% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
11 Week Flagship Program for Rochester Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rochester Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Precision19%
Dispersion19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
42% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Precision16%
86% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
59% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
50% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
85% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring12%
63% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
80% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
58% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision13%
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For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision21%
Aim19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
40% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control9%
49% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
49% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
47% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rochester Golf & Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rochester Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rochester Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rochester Golf & Country Club technically exacting. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rochester Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5514 yards. The back tees extend to 6209.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rochester Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rochester Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6209.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Rochester Golf & Country 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 Rochester Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6209.0 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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