45% match
For RED tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackstone Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Blackstone Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Aim 16%Precision 16%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackstone Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
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 Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
108 Blackstone Ln, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433, USA
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William W. Amick
Opened
2009
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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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a relentless test of full swings where long par fours and beefy par fives force tight decisions between layup safety and green attacks that spike bogey risks on brutal benchmarks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726591 yards6027 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.7Slope 130
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 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726181 yards5652 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.2Slope 127
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 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724951 yards4527 metersCR 68.5Bogey 95.7Slope 116
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackstone 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For RED tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
49% match
For RED tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Alignment23%
Aim21%
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Get Started64% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Blackstone Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For RED tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
61% match
For RED tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
69% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
67% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
65% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
67% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring16%
71% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
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Get Started52% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
Accuracy22%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Dispersion19%
Aim12%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment12%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
82% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim35%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
30% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Blackstone Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackstone Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackstone Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackstone Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Blackstone Golf Course?
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.
How long is Blackstone Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6591.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Blackstone 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 Blackstone Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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