Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Diamond Golf Course

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Healy, Alaska, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Black Diamond Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Diamond, 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

Scoring 28%Aim 20%Distance Control 17%Alignment 16%Precision 16%

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.

22.5

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Black Diamond

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Black Diamond.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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blackdiamondresortco@gmail.com

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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

Mile 247 George Park Highway Otto Lake Road

Course Description

Black Diamond Resort Co is a family-owned Alaskan tourism business based in Healy, Alaska, operating since 1995. They offer custom tours for the entire family and a range of activities including backcountry ATV adventures, draft horse-drawn wagon tours with gourmet meals, a rustic nine-hole tundra golf course, and a sister Aurora Denali Lodge hotel. The company also runs a full-service restaurant featuring fresh Alaskan seafood and steaks, plus a nearby lodge for year-round stays, all aimed at providing unique, personalized wilderness experiences in Alaska’sDenali region.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Frank Talerico

Opened

1995

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Diamond

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus On Pace And Line

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills

Alignment28%

Distance Control27%

Scoring15%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Fly over bunker, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Aim32%

Scoring22%

Alignment20%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Black Diamond

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Diamond. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Fade or draw woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills

Precision26%

Trajectory23%

Scoring18%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Accuracy30%

Scoring24%

Alignment15%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision28%

Distance Control17%

Dispersion15%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim22%

Alignment20%

Scoring15%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Aim18%

Distance Control18%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Trajectory17%

Mechanics15%

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy21%

Scoring21%

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Precision Long Irons

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Black Diamond

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Diamond

Get answers to common questions about playing Black Diamond and what to expect.

How difficult is Black Diamond for mid-handicap golfers?

Black Diamond presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Diamond?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Black Diamond?

With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Black Diamond and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Black Diamond and how should I play it?

Black Diamond is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Black Diamond strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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