Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 The Rock
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rwilson@therockgolf.com
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Facilities
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
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 153
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 194 | 448 | 383 | 149 | 448 | 393 | 184 | 628 | 3296 | 384 | 149 | 420 | 402 | 316 | 366 | 538 | 169 | 492 | 3236 | 6532 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 173 | 440 | 349 | 127 | 406 | 366 | 165 | 577 | 3045 | 360 | 138 | 402 | 376 | 290 | 328 | 510 | 147 | 477 | 3028 | 6073 |
Gold/Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 154 | 410 | 317 | 127 | 363 | 347 | 165 | 481 | 2806 | 327 | 138 | 402 | 354 | 290 | 301 | 510 | 147 | 477 | 2946 | 5752 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 154 | 410 | 317 | 120 | 363 | 347 | 142 | 481 | 2745 | 327 | 130 | 381 | 354 | 266 | 301 | 470 | 138 | 451 | 2818 | 5563 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 56.1 · Slope 153
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 173 | 440 | 349 | 127 | 406 | 366 | 165 | 577 | 3045 | 360 | 138 | 402 | 376 | 290 | 328 | 510 | 147 | 477 | 3028 | 6073 |
Gold/Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 55.5 · Slope 151
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 154 | 410 | 317 | 127 | 363 | 347 | 165 | 481 | 2806 | 327 | 138 | 402 | 354 | 290 | 301 | 510 | 147 | 477 | 2946 | 5752 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 54.7 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 154 | 410 | 317 | 120 | 363 | 347 | 142 | 481 | 2745 | 327 | 130 | 381 | 354 | 266 | 301 | 470 | 138 | 451 | 2818 | 5563 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 133 | 317 | 284 | 108 | 323 | 300 | 127 | 443 | 2388 | 287 | 108 | 365 | 254 | 188 | 263 | 432 | 118 | 378 | 2393 | 4781 |
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 profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Rock
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 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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