41% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackwell Grange Golf Club (1001765)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Blackwell Grange Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackwell Grange, 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackwell Grange
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackwell Grange.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@blackwellgrangegolf.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
Snipe Ln, Darlington DL2 2SA, UK
Course Description
Blackwell Grange Golf Club is a 18-hole, par-71 parkland golf course located in Darlington, County Durham, in the North East of England. The club sits on about 145 acres and offers a challenging yet accessible golfing experience for players of all ages and abilities, with facilities including a driving range and clubhouse. It hosts visitors and members alike, providing green fees, visiting party packages, and a junior academy program. The course is promoted through its gallery, news, and events sections, and is connected to the local golfing community via partner clubs and social media.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1930
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(220 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 Blackwell Grange, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tee power tests on stretched par fours and reachable par fives where back nine slope hikes turn small errors into big score risks.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716446 yards5894 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 449 | 302 | 130 | 369 | 365 | 447 | 322 | 204 | 2970 | 526 | 202 | 347 | 169 | 504 | 386 | 479 | 430 | 433 | 3476 | 6446 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716273 yards5736 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 442 | 294 | 109 | 362 | 354 | 440 | 312 | 197 | 2880 | 520 | 184 | 343 | 159 | 486 | 379 | 468 | 425 | 429 | 3393 | 6273 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735617 yards5136 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 387 | 274 | 99 | 339 | 337 | 421 | 294 | 179 | 2690 | 397 | 170 | 322 | 143 | 405 | 366 | 401 | 371 | 352 | 2927 | 5617 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackwell Grange
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Blackwell Grange
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackwell Grange. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
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 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
33% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
79% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
63% match
For Red tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Trajectory12%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
72% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
55% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment29%
Scoring20%
41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
45% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
15% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization27%
Dispersion20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell Grange
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackwell Grange and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackwell Grange for mid-handicap golfers?
Blackwell Grange presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackwell Grange?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6032 yards. The back tees extend to 6446.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackwell Grange?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Blackwell Grange and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6446.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Blackwell Grange and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Blackwell Grange strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6446.0 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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