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3.2
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3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6649 yards
Slope 144
Rating 72.0

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.

Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nick Faldo (2004) IMG Worldwide

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Regular golf attire is required, which excludes denim garments, cut off shorts, work boots, or high heels.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.2
190 Reviews (190)
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

beautiful Muskoka layout

This is not a course for beginners or those that can't hit it straight. Very tight and a few strangely designed holes, this is target golf for the most part.
You need to pay attention to the tees you play. Don't look at the yardage, look at the slope and pay attention to the recommendation on the score card. This has to be the hardest 6100 yards (white tees) in Ontario.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The rock golf

Always enjoy playing this course but I was most impressed with golf now and how fast and easy it was to book.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in pristine condition; challenging; picturesque

First time experience for 3 out of 4 players
Would most definitely play again in the near future.
Challenging greens narrow fairways
Excellent condition; rocks on the periphery add an unique touch
Fairways - amazing condition ; a tribute to the course maintenance team
Sand bunkers beautiful white sand (remember we are in Muskoka not Bermuda)
Fantastic overall venue and experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding experience at The Rock

There were few people playing - no-one in front, no-one behind.
Course condition was spectacular - beautiful greens - true, quick, receptive to long shots.
Scenery is magnificent, fall colours will be spectacular in 2 weeks.
All holes are distinctive and memorable.
Difficult course but fair.
Keeping the ball in play off the tees is critical.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tough, bring lots of old balls!

Very challenging, lots of blind tee shots, narrow fairways, rocks and other obstacles to bounce off. Between two of us, we lost 13 balls. But very scenic and interesting layout - no boring holes. I'll continue playing it once a year for fun, but wouldn't want to play there regularly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not your typical resort course

A very good, but difficult course. I would rate it 4.5 out of 5. Really too tough for anyone over a 20 handicap and thus not a typical resort course. A fair amount of elevation change and some holes with a long walk between the green and the next tee make this a course where you really need to ride. Before this year a cart was included with the green fee, but this year it is $20 per person extra so be aware of this when you book on Golf Now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent course and views

The course is in wonderful conditions and the views are breathtaking. The rocks add to the golf experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding course

Fabulous course, awesome shape, beautiful proshop attendant, sunshiney day, all in all outstanding

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rock

Tough course for a weekend hacker. One looses a lot of balls :-(
Course in great shape, esp the greens.
Staff not friendly or enthusiastic as many other courses. They need to use please and thank you's.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

spectacular course

I am a bogey golfer and found the course very challenging. Every hole was different and scenic. I lost several golf balls in the water and fescue. It was well worth the money paid and I would love to try it again. If you get a chance you should play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Unique Expereince

Course beauty is worth the play alone, every hole is different and challenging, nothing easy here. Greens are a little slow but I understand why, this course would be next to impossible for the average player if the greens were fast. Hard to compare this course to any other, fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pretty views epic Muskoka golf course

Fairways are tight. Greens are small. Tee it forward. Don't be fooled by the yardage or the rating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Course of many features

The Rock is a beautiful course with some challenging par 5's that force you to lay up. As it was a beautiful and hot Saturday afternoon the round lasted 5 hours with every tee time of the day being full.....nothing to really complain about that though, being out there sure beats a lot of other things you have to do for 5 hours or more.
Anyone who is looking to challenge their game or just get out see an amazing course lay out and awesome views should give the Rock a try!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 694
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

The Rock will knock you out

The Rock was one of my first Muskoka golf experiences during a tour of courses in 2012. I'd never seen so much rock or such rugged wilderness. Every fairway felt tighter than Scrooge McDuck's purse strings. It was quite intimidating and yet it was mostly enjoyable. Obviously, it has been softened over the years, and probably needs to be a bit more. The more you play, the more you'll probably enjoy it. Once you learn the spots to avoid, lost balls will become less of a problem.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic

Fantastic challenge you will use all your clubs in your bag

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is challenging but enjoyable

I would play it again golf now was a grate help and makes the game more affordable

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Rock is a great course

Exceptionally friendly staff and a fantastic, very challenging course. After Labour Day traffic on the course drops significantly so the time to play drops quite a bit. Definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Tight. Gotta be straight -- especially off the tee.

Beautiful course, great scenery. Course was in very good shape except the greens were a little sandy and slower than I'd anticipated. Course management is key. Straight beats long on this course. Played the golds (second longest). Would recommend greens (third longest) for golfers who regularly shoot in the 90s.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Let people know top dressing is being done

Fantastic layout by Sir Nick. The use of the abundance of natural rock made some holes very interesting. We played off the Gold markers and this offered some challenges,especially the par 3's.
What a pity that the entire course was being aerated. Will have to go back earlier next year. A definite must play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love this place.

One of my favourites. Only problem is that I can't get here enough!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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