Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Blackstone Golf Course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackstone 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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108 Blackstone Ln, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433, USA
Blackstone Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Defuniak Springs, Florida, serving golfers from the Emerald Coast region and surrounding areas. The course offers a challenging yet relaxing setting with rolling terrain, various hazards, and scenic views, aiming to provide exceptional service and a tranquil golf experience. The venue markets tee times, events, instruction, and a pro shop, and is currently undergoing renovations with a planned grand reopening in fall 2026.
18-hole golf course • defuniak springs florida • walton county golf • emerald coast golf • golf instruction • tee times • pro shop • golf events • membership opportunities • course renovation • fall 2026 reopening • water hazards • sand traps • golf • golf course • golfing • recreation • outdoor sports
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William W. Amick
Opened
2009
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Blackstone Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 340 | 386 | 216 | 521 | 296 | 173 | 409 | 518 | 3243 | 371 | 421 | 467 | 178 | 420 | 351 | 415 | 204 | 521 | 3348 | 6591 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 325 | 370 | 194 | 499 | 283 | 147 | 382 | 492 | 3063 | 355 | 409 | 437 | 161 | 387 | 335 | 375 | 164 | 495 | 3118 | 6181 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 273 | 325 | 134 | 403 | 233 | 118 | 333 | 431 | 2571 | 303 | 301 | 248 | 107 | 328 | 285 | 304 | 110 | 394 | 2380 | 4951 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Blackstone Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackstone Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackstone Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Blackstone Golf Course challenges consistency. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5771 yards. The back tees extend to 6591.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.5 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.
At a full length of 6591.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6591.0 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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