46% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackwood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Blackwood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackwood 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 30%Scoring 23%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackwood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackwood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@blackwoodgolf.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
510 Red Corner Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518, USA
Course Description
Blackwood Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. It offers an accessible layout with forgiving fairways and strategic challenges, catering to golfers of all skill levels. The course emphasizes affordable rates, membership inquiries, and a welcoming environment, with multiple amenities and event opportunities in the local region near Center City Philadelphia. Open to the public, it serves as a local destination for golfing, outings, and club events in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Gordon
Opened
1970
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⭐4.0(252 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 Blackwood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that pressure iron placement for par saves, with back nine risks higher from stacked tough holes and par fives adding position choices.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706355 yards5811 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 544 | 353 | 404 | 195 | 326 | 373 | 147 | 400 | 3125 | 377 | 216 | 376 | 168 | 437 | 411 | 332 | 499 | 414 | 3230 | 6355 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 664771 yards4363 metersCR 62.4Bogey 81.1Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.4 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.7 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 442 | 236 | 299 | 138 | 303 | 241 | 105 | 318 | 2378 | 271 | 149 | 265 | 107 | 255 | 318 | 267 | 420 | 341 | 2393 | 4771 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706021 yards5506 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 523 | 337 | 385 | 183 | 313 | 339 | 132 | 383 | 2962 | 356 | 201 | 353 | 153 | 408 | 392 | 317 | 479 | 400 | 3059 | 6021 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackwood 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment21%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Blackwood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackwood Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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44% match
For White tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory24%
Mechanics23%
71% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
64% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
46% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started50% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Gold tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
55% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
54% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision22%
Alignment20%
55% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy15%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackwood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackwood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Blackwood Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackwood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5563 yards. The back tees extend to 6355.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackwood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Blackwood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6355.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Blackwood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Blackwood Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Blackwood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6355.0 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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