26% match
For #4 tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rock Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Rock Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rock Creek, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rock Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rock Creek.
Contact Information
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
140 Clubhouse Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Earl Stone
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(360 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 Rock Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for #4
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests through par fours that demand sharp tee and iron work, with par fives mixing risk-reward on longer lines where position dictates birdie paths or bogey traps.
#
#1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726920 yards6328 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 434 | 161 | 391 | 197 | 415 | 405 | 377 | 551 | 3456 | 388 | 518 | 197 | 495 | 426 | 400 | 187 | 427 | 426 | 3464 | 6920 |
#
#3 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725924 yards5417 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 376 | 112 | 335 | 171 | 358 | 337 | 320 | 480 | 2955 | 330 | 451 | 164 | 439 | 364 | 345 | 159 | 371 | 346 | 2969 | 5924 |
#
#4 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725664 yards5179 metersCR 71.7Bogey 100.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 347 | 112 | 335 | 152 | 331 | 337 | 320 | 460 | 2827 | 330 | 423 | 151 | 413 | 340 | 325 | 159 | 371 | 325 | 2837 | 5664 |
#
#5 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724933 yards4511 metersCR 67.9Bogey 94.4Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 319 | 92 | 234 | 113 | 297 | 297 | 287 | 421 | 2440 | 282 | 385 | 115 | 384 | 302 | 304 | 85 | 343 | 293 | 2493 | 4933 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rock Creek
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For #4 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started66% match
For #4 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For #4 tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rock Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rock Creek. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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44% match
For #4 tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
73% match
For #4 tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For #4 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
57% match
For #4 tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
39% match
For #4 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For #4 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For #4 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Aim23%
66% match
For #4 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For #4 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started55% match
For #4 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim28%
Alignment22%
58% match
For #4 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
65% match
For #4 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
78% match
For #4 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
68% match
For #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Alignment12%
70% match
For #4 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim24%
Accuracy11%
51% match
For #3 tees
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
64% match
For #3 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment25%
Aim18%
41% match
For #3 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
47% match
For #3 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For #3 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For #3 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started58% match
For #3 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
59% match
For #3 tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For #3 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For #3 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For #3 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
67% match
For #3 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
67% match
For #3 tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For #3 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
49% match
For #5 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For #5 tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
54% match
For #5 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
76% match
For #5 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started62% match
For #5 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
58% match
For #5 tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
47% match
For #1 tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
65% match
For #1 tees
Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
63% match
For #1 tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For #1 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
67% match
For #1 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For #1 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
39% match
For #1 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rock Creek
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Rock Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Rock Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Rock Creek challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rock Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5926 yards. The back tees extend to 6920.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rock Creek?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Rock Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6920.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6920.0 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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