68% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackstone Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Blackstone Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackstone Golf Club, 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 25%Scoring 20%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackstone Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range30 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackstone Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
andy@blackstonegc.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
9700 St Andrews Dr, Marengo, IL 60152, USA
Course Description
Blackstone Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in Marengo, Illinois. The course features bentgrass greens and fairways with environmentally protected wetlands across over 26 acres, offering a scenic and challenging layout that measures up to 6,727 yards with four tee options to accommodate all skill levels. It emphasizes a traditional golf experience with amenities such as a pro shop, golf instruction, junior and ladies programs, memberships, and a grille for onsite dining. The club provides tee times, instructional programs, and special events from its Marengo location within the Chicagoland area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Lohmann
Opened
2006
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Business Claimed
⭐4.7(152 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 Blackstone Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on tee positioning for short par fours and strategic risks on par fives, with back nine ratings heightening error costs for steady scoring.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726133 yards5608 metersCR 75.5Bogey 108.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.9 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 132 | 384 | 526 | 206 | 480 | 289 | 158 | 501 | 2988 | 508 | 306 | 491 | 136 | 389 | 377 | 343 | 183 | 412 | 3145 | 6133 |
G
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725837 yards5337 metersCR 73.9Bogey 105.5Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 132 | 384 | 380 | 181 | 480 | 289 | 158 | 487 | 2803 | 508 | 306 | 459 | 136 | 360 | 377 | 343 | 162 | 383 | 3034 | 5837 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725529 yards5056 metersCR 72.2Bogey 102.9Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 113 | 361 | 380 | 181 | 456 | 257 | 136 | 487 | 2654 | 473 | 282 | 459 | 112 | 360 | 323 | 321 | 162 | 383 | 2875 | 5529 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackstone Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Blackstone Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackstone Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
71% 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%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring28%
Alignment12%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Aim12%
48% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
27% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
81% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
60% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
60% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
77% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For Silver tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For Silver tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Silver tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Precision20%
79% match
For Silver tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
21% match
For Silver tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
21% match
For Silver tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started51% match
For Silver tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
40% match
For Silver tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring19%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
71% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackstone Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackstone Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Blackstone Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackstone Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5831 yards. The back tees extend to 6133.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackstone Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Blackstone Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6133.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Blackstone Golf Club and how should I play it?
Blackstone Golf Club 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 Blackstone Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6133.0 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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