64% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Rock Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Black Rock Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Rock Golf Course, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Rock Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Black Rock Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dw1954@aol.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
Black Rock Golf Course, 20025 Mt Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Elder
Opened
1989
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⭐4.4(161 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 Black Rock Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers constant par four approach battles with long par fives pushing tee power limits. Back nine ramps up trouble through steeper slopes and peak bogey risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726476 yards5922 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 170 | 460 | 347 | 388 | 325 | 190 | 405 | 423 | 3168 | 369 | 416 | 365 | 400 | 492 | 180 | 488 | 168 | 430 | 3308 | 6476 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725170 yards4727 metersCR 65.9Bogey 87.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 110 | 375 | 301 | 340 | 265 | 112 | 245 | 365 | 2493 | 298 | 356 | 275 | 320 | 432 | 110 | 423 | 108 | 355 | 2677 | 5170 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725974 yards5463 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 120 | 425 | 325 | 368 | 290 | 160 | 382 | 398 | 2893 | 329 | 396 | 365 | 377 | 480 | 148 | 453 | 143 | 390 | 3081 | 5974 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Rock Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Black Rock Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Rock Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
37% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim14%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Gold tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
61% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Gold tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
78% match
For Gold tees
Control woods height, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Trajectory23%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
40% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
58% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
26% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision29%
Scoring15%
39% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Dispersion11%
39% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
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NCAA Division III
men
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View full preparation programUnited States•36 holes
Cardinal Spring Classic
4/11/2026
Stroke Play
Catholic University of America
NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•36 holes
Cardinal Spring Classic
4/11/2026
Stroke Play
Catholic University of America
NCAA Division III
men
Open for registration
View full preparation programFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Rock Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Rock Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Rock Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Black Rock Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Rock Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5823 yards. The back tees extend to 6476.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Rock Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Black Rock Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6476.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Black Rock Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Rock Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6476.0 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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