Hit cups from afar, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rockaway Hunting Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Rockaway Hunting Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rockaway Hunting 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 Rockaway Hunting Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. 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 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.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rockaway Hunting Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
fargento@rhcny.com
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Facilities
Location
615 Ocean Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendalow/A. Tillinghast
Opened
1900
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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 Rockaway Hunting Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 378 | 163 | 445 | 154 | 530 | 382 | 339 | 448 | 3179 | 312 | 402 | 557 | 362 | 125 | 355 | 145 | 437 | 376 | 3071 | 6250 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 351 | 126 | 404 | 126 | 450 | 327 | 303 | 387 | 2800 | 259 | 332 | 404 | 347 | 100 | 313 | 120 | 351 | 336 | 2562 | 5362 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 360 | 128 | 410 | 141 | 499 | 337 | 304 | 410 | 2924 | 280 | 347 | 475 | 336 | 105 | 323 | 127 | 399 | 362 | 2754 | 5678 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rockaway Hunting 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate mental errors, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Rockaway Hunting Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rockaway Hunting 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Rockaway Hunting 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 Rockaway Hunting Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rockaway Hunting Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rockaway Hunting Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Rockaway Hunting Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rockaway Hunting Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5806 yards. The back tees extend to 6250.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rockaway Hunting Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Rockaway Hunting Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6250.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rockaway Hunting Club and how should I play it?
Rockaway Hunting 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 Rockaway Hunting Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6250.0 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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