Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Rock.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
91
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Rock, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about The Rock.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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171 Sliding Rock Road
The Rock Golf Club is a golf club and resort located in Pickens, South Carolina, offering a full-service golf experience with a stay-and-play component, event hosting, and on-site amenities. The property emphasizes updated greens, fairways, and bunkers, along with a clubhouse and dining options, making it a destination for golf enthusiasts and visitors to upstate South Carolina. In addition to golf, the venue provides local excursions, weddings, memberships, and event hosting, positioning itself as a resort-style destination in the greater Greenville area.
golf course • golf club • stay and play • weddings • membership • tee times • local excursions • pickens sc • greens • bunkers • clubhouse dining • event venue • upstate south carolina • golf resort • golf • resort • recreation • hospitality • outdoors
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1979
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rock hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rock hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rock hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Rock. 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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feel the distance: control wedge rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Driver
Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedBuild drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Rock and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, The Rock challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
The Rock 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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