64% match
For White - 2021 tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Rookery Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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 Rookery Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Rookery Golf Club, 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 28%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Rookery Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 | Perpendicular 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Rookery Golf Club.
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
27052 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Oakley
Opened
2000
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⭐4.3(394 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 The Rookery Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White - 2021
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee power and iron placement on packed par fours, where drive misses spark bogey chains. Back nine hikes the heat with sharper trouble risks on longer stretches.
B
Blue - 2021 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716274 yards5737 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 172 | 290 | 285 | 392 | 485 | 400 | 385 | 118 | 2907 | 585 | 434 | 348 | 480 | 230 | 145 | 390 | 165 | 590 | 3367 | 6274 |
R
Red - 2021 Tee
Gender: MalePar 715408 yards4945 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 151 | 230 | 265 | 355 | 458 | 360 | 320 | 103 | 2607 | 547 | 315 | 273 | 456 | 162 | 115 | 308 | 135 | 490 | 2801 | 5408 |
W
White - 2021 Tee
Gender: MalePar 715922 yards5415 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.2Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 165 | 270 | 276 | 374 | 465 | 380 | 340 | 110 | 2750 | 565 | 417 | 340 | 455 | 190 | 130 | 375 | 155 | 545 | 3172 | 5922 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Rookery Golf Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For White - 2021 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Aim11%
54% match
For White - 2021 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For White - 2021 tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Rookery Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Rookery Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For White - 2021 tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
72% match
For White - 2021 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
Precision11%
64% match
For White - 2021 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For White - 2021 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White - 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For White - 2021 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
63% match
For White - 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White - 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
70% match
For White - 2021 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White - 2021 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
44% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory18%
80% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
59% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
68% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Aim13%
79% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue - 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
65% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim23%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started67% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
16% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
55% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
63% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
53% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion19%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
64% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision26%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Red - 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Accuracy15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Rookery Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Rookery Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Rookery Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Rookery Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Rookery Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5841 yards. The back tees extend to 6274.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Rookery Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Rookery Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6274.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Rookery Golf Club 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 Rookery Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6274.0 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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