44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rocky Branch Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Rocky Branch Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rocky Branch Golf Course, 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%Precision 19%Scoring 18%Aim 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rocky Branch Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rocky Branch Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
4711 Double Branches Rd, Lincolnton, GA 30817, USA
Course Description
Rocky Branch Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Lincolnton, Georgia. Opened in 1996 on 119 acres, it features a driving range, practice green, pro shop, and a snack bar within a large clubhouse, offering a value-driven, strategic layout with creek crossings and elevation changes. The course is described as challenging yet approachable, with multiple holes presenting risk-reward decisions and affordability in green fees and carts. Visitors are welcome during posted hours, and the site emphasizes a friendly atmosphere and good pacing for players of all ages.
public golf course • lincolnton ga • 18-hole golf • creek crossings • elevation changes • water hazards • practice range • pro shop • clubhouse • snack bar • affordable green fees • golf course layout • shorter strategic layout • family-friendly golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. D. Bentley
Opened
1997
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(91 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 Rocky Branch Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision on packed par fours while par fives invite birdie risks via layups, with back nine slope amplifying decision pressure on ranked tough holes amid bogey golf challenges.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726036 yards5519 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.8Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 173 | 365 | 285 | 426 | 388 | 411 | 112 | 469 | 2999 | 423 | 344 | 311 | 376 | 125 | 479 | 375 | 143 | 461 | 3037 | 6036 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726483 yards5928 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 194 | 399 | 321 | 461 | 411 | 433 | 136 | 496 | 3243 | 429 | 380 | 329 | 417 | 131 | 516 | 399 | 157 | 482 | 3240 | 6483 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725498 yards5027 metersCR 66.8Bogey 87.8Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.6 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 143 | 333 | 245 | 373 | 356 | 383 | 113 | 444 | 2723 | 386 | 320 | 276 | 329 | 98 | 474 | 347 | 129 | 416 | 2775 | 5498 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rocky Branch Golf Course
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 profile48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
80% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rocky Branch Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rocky Branch Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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20% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim18%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
20% match
For Gold tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
73% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Scoring13%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
35% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
53% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
30% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Branch Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Rocky Branch Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Rocky Branch Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Rocky Branch Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rocky Branch Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5990 yards. The back tees extend to 6483.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rocky Branch Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Rocky Branch Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6483.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Rocky Branch Golf Course and how should I play it?
Rocky Branch Golf Course 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 Rocky Branch Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6483.0 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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