Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Rock

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

210

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

The Rock Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 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.

19.6
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Rock

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Rock.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

rwilson@therockgolf.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

1185 Juddhaven Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1G0, Canada

Course Description

The Rock is a world-class golf facility located on the shores of Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario, designed by legendary golfer Nick Faldo. The course features 18 holes across 6,649 yards with narrow, tree-lined fairways, rolling greens, rock outcroppings, and picturesque terrain, offering a challenging yet scenic golfing experience. In addition to golf, The Rock provides dining at the 19th Hole, a Chill area for events, and memberships for casual to semi-pro players, along with camps and group outings in a renowned Muskoka setting.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Nick Faldo

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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 The Rock, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 706532 yards5973 metersCR 72.8Bogey 99.9Slope 146

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 153

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Par434434435344344445353670
Handicap
Yardage469194448383149448393184628329638414942040231636653816949232366532

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Rock

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 profile
24% match
For Gold tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

13 Week Flagship Program for The Rock

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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50% match
For Gold tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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61% match
For Green tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Green tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Green tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
50% match
For White tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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73% match
For Gold/Green tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
62% match
For Gold/Green tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For Gold/Green tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For Gold/Green tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Gold/Green tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
60% match
For Gold/Green tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Gold/Green tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Aim17%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Gold/Green tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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60% match
For Gold/Green tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
24% match
For Black tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
24% match
For Gold tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
24% match
For Gold tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
35% match
For Gold tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%

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56% match
For Gold tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Gold tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For Green tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Rock

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Rock

Get answers to common questions about playing The Rock and what to expect.

How difficult is The Rock for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Rock technically exacting. Its 146.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Rock?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5656 yards. The back tees extend to 6532.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Rock?

With a course rating of 72.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Rock and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6532.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is The Rock 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 The Rock strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6532.0 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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