39% match
For WHITE tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackstone National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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 National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackstone National 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackstone National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackstone National Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
227 Putnam Hill Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, USA
Course Description
Blackstone National Golf Club is a 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course located in Sutton, Massachusetts. The club features a Rees Jones-designed layout highlighted by scenic Central Massachusetts vistas and wildlife, offering public access, tee times, a full pro shop, and a grill. It provides golf instruction through The Academy & Leagues, hosts leagues and events, and promotes memberships and outings at the facility located at 227 Putnam Hill Road. Visitors can book tee times online, pay for memberships or outings, and enjoy dining at The Grill while exploring shop and event options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones
Opened
1999
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Business Claimed
⭐4.0(264 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 National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Players meet balanced par four volume with long par fives adding reach or layup choices, back nine tightening demands to heighten bogey threats on key spots.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726909 yards6318 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.4Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 589 | 169 | 407 | 350 | 429 | 213 | 494 | 383 | 3392 | 410 | 173 | 382 | 208 | 399 | 486 | 588 | 386 | 485 | 3517 | 6909 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726655 yards6085 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.4Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 575 | 154 | 393 | 346 | 425 | 196 | 480 | 363 | 3263 | 396 | 160 | 358 | 190 | 387 | 481 | 568 | 372 | 480 | 3392 | 6655 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726396 yards5849 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 564 | 140 | 380 | 339 | 360 | 175 | 470 | 353 | 3101 | 384 | 147 | 335 | 185 | 383 | 470 | 550 | 365 | 476 | 3295 | 6396 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackstone National 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For WHITE tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Blackstone National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackstone National 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)
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For WHITE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Scoring12%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Precision15%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment26%
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Get Started66% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control11%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment25%
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Get Started68% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy14%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment14%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Precision14%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started42% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
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United States
New England Junior Open at Blackstone
6/26/2026
Tournament
New England Junior Open at Blackstone
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Open for registration
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Florida Junior Tour - Tour Championship
10/3/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Junior
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackstone National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackstone National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Blackstone National Golf Club technically exacting. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackstone National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6652 yards. The back tees extend to 6909.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackstone National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6909.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Blackstone National Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6909.0 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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