60% match
For BLACK tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rocky Run Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Rocky Run Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rocky Run Gc, 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rocky Run Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rocky Run Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Trent.geddes@joingreatlife.com
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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
47364 Golf View Dr, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, USA
Course Description
Rocky Run Golf Course is an 18-hole championship-quality golf course located just north of Sioux Falls in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. The course features tree-lined fairways, cattail-lined creeks, and elevation changes designed to provide a memorable experience for golfers of all levels. It is part of the GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness network and offers memberships, leagues, events, and junior programs to the local golfing community. Reservations are encouraged, and the facility provides a full suite of amenities through its GreatLIFE partnership.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(96 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 Run Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests from long par fives and solid par fours needing straight drives and dialed irons. Back nine ramps up trouble with steeper ratings pushing higher scores on key holes.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726506 yards5949 metersCR 77.7Bogey 110.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.4 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 405 | 224 | 355 | 362 | 118 | 526 | 377 | 356 | 3191 | 466 | 212 | 411 | 405 | 320 | 376 | 501 | 194 | 430 | 3315 | 6506 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725937 yards5429 metersCR 74.6Bogey 105.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 369 | 174 | 329 | 349 | 99 | 470 | 340 | 323 | 2863 | 458 | 200 | 364 | 397 | 291 | 353 | 463 | 176 | 372 | 3074 | 5937 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725057 yards4624 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.5 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 302 | 118 | 316 | 336 | 72 | 420 | 299 | 249 | 2487 | 452 | 157 | 322 | 335 | 227 | 288 | 375 | 136 | 278 | 2570 | 5057 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rocky Run Gc
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 profile66% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started55% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment29%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
15 Week Flagship Program for Rocky Run Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rocky Run Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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67% match
For BLACK tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
50% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim21%
Precision16%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring16%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring27%
Precision14%
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Get Started48% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Visualization14%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim25%
Scoring14%
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Get Started73% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Aim12%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
64% match
For RED tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision26%
Aim19%
63% match
For RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
63% match
For RED tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Precision11%
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Get Started72% match
For RED tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Dispersion17%
44% match
For RED tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
43% match
For RED tees
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
70% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim18%
63% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
76% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Rocky Run Gc
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 Rocky Run Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Rocky Run Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Rocky Run Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Rocky Run Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rocky Run Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5782 yards. The back tees extend to 6506.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rocky Run Gc?
With a course rating of 77.7 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 Run Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6506.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Rocky Run Gc 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 Rocky Run Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6506.0 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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