The Rock Golf Club

About
Located in Minett along the shores of Lake Rosseau, The Rock is a target-style course designed by Nick Faldo. The golf course is laid out over a scenic terrain of rolling hills, granite rock outcroppings, and hardwood trees. Faldo incorporated narrow, tree-lined fairways and sloping greens into the design to create a formidable test for players of all skill levels. At 6,545 yards from the back tees, it may not be particularly long but it is a demanding golf course that requires precision off the tees as well as greenside. The par-4 13th is a particularly challenging hole that requires a long tee shot that has to be played to the right to compensate for the severely sloping fairway that leans to the left and the uphill green is to the right past a large granite formation.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6649 yards | 72.0 | 144 |
Gold | 71 | 6140 yards | 69.6 | 134 |
Gold (W) | 71 | 6140 yards | 75.8 | 150 |
Green | 71 | 5560 yards | 67.4 | 125 |
Green (W) | 71 | 5560 yards | 72.8 | 145 |
White | 71 | 4786 yards | 64.2 | 113 |
White (W) | 71 | 4786 yards | 68.1 | 129 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.7/146 | 480 | 197 | 463 | 383 | 155 | 456 | 395 | 189 | 640 | 3358 | 389 | 150 | 422 | 409 | 316 | 367 | 551 | 177 | 510 | 3291 | 6649 |
Gold M: 70.6/136 W: 76.0/147 | 440 | 178 | 455 | 343 | 128 | 411 | 366 | 169 | 588 | 3078 | 365 | 140 | 396 | 383 | 287 | 332 | 510 | 158 | 491 | 3062 | 6140 |
Green M: 68.0/128 W: 73.3/143 | 408 | 154 | 415 | 307 | 119 | 365 | 339 | 146 | 490 | 2743 | 327 | 125 | 382 | 355 | 262 | 304 | 470 | 140 | 452 | 2817 | 5560 |
White M: 64.4/115 W: 68.6/128 | 346 | 135 | 327 | 276 | 111 | 324 | 294 | 129 | 437 | 2379 | 289 | 110 | 368 | 257 | 182 | 266 | 434 | 121 | 380 | 2407 | 4786 |
Handicap | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | |||
Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by patton1 on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by patton1 on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u314162251284 on 10/05/2021
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3rd hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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3rd hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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4th hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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9th hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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12th hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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16th hole Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 12/18/2019
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Beautiful rock out croppings Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Well manicured fairways Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Make sure you get your yardage right on the number Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Don’t be short here or you can end up 20+ yards down the hill Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Thanks Sir Nick! Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by smoothsweetswing on 07/30/2017
Breathtaking and everything I have imagined it to be
Wow! We were able to book this round early that morning through GolfNow. From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. The started even got us out early. The course is simply amazing. I played from the golds but a few of the golds were moved up to the green tees. The greens were faster than we are used to but roll true. Several greens funnel off to collection areas so be careful of the pins you shoot at. It was an extremely warm mid September day and the course was very busy. Front nine we played in less that 2 hours but the back nine was very congested. That was okay as it gave us time to really take in the beauty of this layout. We will return!
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Beautiful rock out croppings Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Well manicured fairways Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Make sure you get your yardage right on the number Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Don’t be short here or you can end up 20+ yards down the hill Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
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Thanks Sir Nick! Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/20/2019
The Rock
Price was very reasonable and the check-in very quick.
I thoroughly enjoyed the layout of the course with tricky greens but they rolled very true.
The front nine is a bit easier than the back but the 12th hole is definitely the signature.
Loved playing The Rock & would recommend it.
Unplayable greens
We were shocked to find the greens SANDED.
There was no mention of it when we checked in for our round!!!. Not was there a warning on the Golfnow booking site.
Being early for our round, we asked to go out earlier, as the golf course was open/clear with nobody on the first tee. The reply shocked us: "our policy is to make you wait, because you're here on a Hot Deal!"
How welcoming!
Could not enjoy the round, as we had too many three-puts on the Unplayable, SANDED greens.
Don't play the Rock!!!
Fantastic Muskoka landscapes abound
This is my favourite cottage country course. The challenges are many, with blind tee shots, granite outcroppings and plenty of forced carries to test your course management skills. For a first-timer, the layout is deceiving and should be played with someone with course knowledge, otherwise you might get frustrated easily. Looking forward to another round during the height of the fall colours. The views are spectacular!!!!
top notch
Starting off with heavy downpours so the round was delayed by about an hour (apparently the other golfnow members cancelled). I drove about 40 min to get to the course and staff were excellent allowing us to play but stay on the PATH ONLY - better than cancelling and the course is so NICE (well maintained) that it would be a sin not to take care of it. Poured heavily for two holes so waited it out under some coverage. The ROCK does indeed 'rock'. Best course ever !!!
DO NOT BOOK THROUGH GOLF NOW
This course is beautiful and very challenging. I would highly recommend to anyone but DO NOT BOOK THROUGH GOLF NOW. We paid $180 for a "HOT DEAL" and when arriving at the course saw that we could have paid $69/person which included cart, bbq lunch and a one beer.
The course offers almost daily deals that are much better than the app offers.
True Muskoka Golf
This is a wonderfully scenic Muskoka course with granite outcropping and tree lined fairways! The course is in very good condition and the staff friendly and helpful!
You won’t regret playing this course!
Enjoy.
Great course, both challenging and fair. Definitely a must play!
Course Wow'd me.....conditions were excellent....course cut was like I've never seen. "So Sharp" beautiful course!
Make good shots or pay sir nick
Sir nick has make a nice track its fricken hard make good shots or pay the piper
Faldo's Folly
Very difficult course for mid to high handicap players. Terrific shape even with freshly punched greens. Well named and interesting design. It demands another play because now you know what to avoid and where to aim. Many carrys are just too long for the average player. Many greens are huge and create bug time 3 putt potential.
Rugged and challenging
The course is very picturesque and though fairways are wide enough, there isnt much forgiveness off them. Conditioning and greens were excellent. We played at 730am and there was no food available and didnt see the cart until 11 - also water on only 2 holes so come prepared. Overall, a must play in the area.
Terrible Beauty
Fantastic course but it beats you up if you’re not careful and a very good putter
A must play for any player that loves the game
A must, I doubt you'll find a more beautiful and challenging public course than this around. Every hole would be another courses signature hole for them.
Now for your warning, I'm an above average player (I think) high 70's to low 80's, this course was tough I was no where near those scores but I loved every minute of it. We played the golds and and every time we stepped on to the tee decks we were in awe of the layout. really makes you think about your game and works your concentration level. In immaculate shape an the greens are pretty slick, you have to have some touch around them.
The staff was amazingly friendly and always smiling and helpful. Which always help. I looked at the specials they have during the week and the prices are incredibly affordable for any golfer to experience this caliber course. So my advise is to pack a few extra balls, charge your phone (to take some amazing pics) and get out and play it. It's a no brainer. Good Luck
I typically play this course 3 to 5 times s year and although it can punish you the the layout and views are second to none. Greens are always fast and true. Par 3s are short no matter what tee you play. Great place
Good looking course, tough layout, smaller green, too much up and downs. Very tough to score. Par is a good score.
Enjoy
Super nice course greens r fast want to play it again too see of i can do better really enjoyed the round