58% match
For Blue tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackberry Trail
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Florence, AL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Blackberry Trail Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackberry Trail, 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 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackberry Trail
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackberry Trail.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jgafford@florenceal.org
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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
Blackberry Trail, Florence, AL 35630, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steve Plummer/Nathan Crace
Opened
2001
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⭐4.3(142 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 Blackberry Trail, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of tee precision on par fours mixed with par five positioning, where small errors inflate scores under tough overall ratings.This course constantly pressures smart risks on reachable par fours while long ones demand control to match high difficulty slopes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726440 yards5889 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 152 | 361 | 514 | 442 | 418 | 164 | 526 | 343 | 3254 | 350 | 438 | 533 | 149 | 336 | 163 | 349 | 499 | 369 | 3186 | 6440 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724160 yards3804 metersCR 64.4Bogey 88.8Slope 104
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 225 | 84 | 218 | 341 | 240 | 272 | 109 | 372 | 215 | 2076 | 208 | 248 | 385 | 101 | 226 | 82 | 251 | 341 | 242 | 2084 | 4160 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725330 yards4874 metersCR 70.6Bogey 99.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.5 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 107 | 285 | 444 | 373 | 353 | 118 | 455 | 266 | 2667 | 288 | 373 | 481 | 118 | 266 | 120 | 285 | 428 | 304 | 2663 | 5330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackberry Trail
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
10 Week Flagship Program for Blackberry Trail
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackberry Trail. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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73% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
75% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring16%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy13%
Aim13%
51% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
49% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
82% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
45% match
For Green tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
57% match
For Green tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
63% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
78% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackberry Trail
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackberry Trail and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackberry Trail for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Blackberry Trail challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackberry Trail?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5300 yards. The back tees extend to 6440.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackberry Trail?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Blackberry Trail and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6440.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Blackberry Trail 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 Blackberry Trail strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6440.0 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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