59% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control15%
Alignment15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackthorn Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Blackthorn Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackthorn 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 16%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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackthorn Golf Club
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, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackthorn Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bmesaros@blackthorngolf.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
6111, 6100 Nimtz Pkwy, South Bend, IN 46628, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1994
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⭐4.5(279 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 Blackthorn Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady grind of long par fours punishing off-tee errors with bogey traps, while par fives tempt reach but risk three-putts amid balanced nine-hole toughness.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727136 yards6525 metersCR 74.6Bogey 101.3Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 7 | — | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 336 | 203 | 554 | 465 | 400 | 549 | 183 | 445 | 3545 | 365 | 448 | 457 | 235 | 436 | 525 | 137 | 454 | 534 | 3591 | 7136 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725961 yards5451 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 7 | — | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 272 | 147 | 484 | 388 | 283 | 494 | 118 | 380 | 2931 | 302 | 366 | 370 | 174 | 382 | 449 | 117 | 395 | 475 | 3030 | 5961 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725181 yards4738 metersCR 70.6Bogey 98.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 199 | 122 | 438 | 342 | 254 | 430 | 90 | 320 | 2493 | 263 | 325 | 325 | 154 | 324 | 424 | 105 | 353 | 415 | 2688 | 5181 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackthorn 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Blackthorn Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackthorn Golf Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
82% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Aim18%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
52% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Black tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Aim25%
51% match
For Black tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy34%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
16% match
For Black tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For Black tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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Get Started77% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
39% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim35%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
55% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
53% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision27%
Trajectory11%
28% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
76% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy11%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackthorn Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackthorn Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackthorn Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Blackthorn Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackthorn Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6158 yards. The back tees extend to 7136.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackthorn 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 Blackthorn Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7136.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Blackthorn Golf Club 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 Blackthorn Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7136.0 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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