
The Rock Course
The Rock at Woodmoor
About this course
The Rock at Woodmoor occupies a distinctive setting on Drummond Island, Michigan's largest freshwater island located in the northern reaches of Lake Huron near the Canadian border. Designed by Harry Bowers and opened in the early 1990s, the course takes its name from the limestone bedrock that defines much of the island's character and frequently surfaces throughout the property. This geological feature creates natural elevation changes and rocky outcroppings that give the layout its rugged, northern Michigan personality. The routing works through a landscape of mixed hardwoods and conifers typical of the region, with fairways carved through dense forest and occasional glimpses of the surrounding waters. The limestone base provides firm playing conditions and contributes to dramatic visual contrasts between the white rock faces, green fairways, and darker woodland backdrop. Several holes incorporate the exposed rock into their design, requiring approach shots to greens set among or above these natural formations. Drummond Island itself is known for its remote character and outdoor recreation, accessible only by ferry from the mainland. The course serves as the centerpiece of a resort community that attracts visitors seeking a wilderness golf experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. The combination of isolation, distinctive geology, and northern forest setting makes The Rock a departure from more manicured mainland courses, offering a rawer interaction with the landscape that reflects the island's frontier character.
Quick facts
- Location
- Drummond Island, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Designer
- Harry Bowers
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,837 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/142
Getting there
The journey to The Rock at Woodmoor begins at Pellston Regional Airport or Chippewa County International in Sault Ste. Marie, followed by a scenic drive north through Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the ferry dock at DeTour Village. A short, contemplative crossing aboard the Drummond Island Ferry carries you across the St. Mary's River channel, where the mainland recedes and the forested expanse of one of the Great Lakes' largest islands comes into view. Once ashore, a winding drive through dense hardwood and pine delivers you to The Rock - a remote sanctuary where golf unfolds in splendid isolation, bounded only by limestone outcroppings and the quiet hum of Lake Huron beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about The Rock
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Rock was designed by Harry Bowers.
Yes. The Rock is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Rock is 71.
The Rock plays 6,837 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Rock is 142.
The Rock is a 18-hole course.



