56% match
For Member 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 Cobblestone Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Garnet/Black Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Garnet/Black, 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 23%Aim 19%Alignment 14%Precision 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Garnet/Black
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, 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Garnet/Black.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rteichert@cobblestonesc.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
1298 University Parkway
Course Description
Cobblestone Golf Club operates a premier 27-hole golf facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, offering championship-style courses, dining options, and membership opportunities. It is part of the McConnell Golf portfolio and features scenic hill country views with mature oaks and pines, designed to attract both longtime Columbia area golfers and visitors. The club provides online information for tee times, dining, memberships, and media plus a blog linked through its network. Located at 1298 University Parkway in Blythewood, it serves the regional golf community with a focus on course conditioning, hospitality, and social amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
P. B. Dye/E Golf Design
Opened
1995
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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 Garnet/Black, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of drive-and-iron precision on par fours that fill most rounds, where back nine toughness raises bogey chances from small errors. Safe par five choices counter their high risk amid overall demands for steady play.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 716717 yards6142 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 204 | 447 | 159 | 530 | 445 | 373 | 191 | 540 | 3262 | 381 | 166 | 407 | 400 | 546 | 370 | 465 | 170 | 550 | 3455 | 6717 |
C
Club Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715415 yards4951 metersCR 71.9Bogey 101.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 168 | 372 | 126 | 448 | 346 | 308 | 159 | 451 | 2685 | 355 | 120 | 338 | 290 | 440 | 260 | 349 | 137 | 441 | 2730 | 5415 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714530 yards4142 metersCR 67.2Bogey 94.9Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 107 | 307 | 106 | 394 | 289 | 280 | 139 | 361 | 2213 | 315 | 94 | 253 | 272 | 396 | 185 | 297 | 110 | 395 | 2317 | 4530 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716111 yards5588 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 191 | 398 | 134 | 488 | 396 | 350 | 167 | 501 | 2968 | 378 | 141 | 384 | 372 | 500 | 312 | 382 | 160 | 514 | 3143 | 6111 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Garnet/Black
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 profile55% match
For Member tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
74% match
For Member tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Member tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Garnet/Black
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Garnet/Black. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 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 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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52% match
For Member tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For Member tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
69% match
For Member tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Aim27%
Scoring21%
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Get Started40% match
For Member tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
28% match
For Member tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For Member tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Member tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
Precision16%
68% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
62% match
For Member tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
72% match
For Member tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
61% match
For Member tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Member tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Member tees
Pick line and commit, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Precision27%
Dispersion11%
35% match
For Club tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Club tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
43% match
For Club tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Aim10%
52% match
For Club tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
44% match
For Club tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Club tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
28% match
For Club tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Club tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Club tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Club tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
61% match
For Club tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Club tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Club tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
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Get Started58% match
For Club tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment27%
68% match
For Club tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Club tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
57% match
For Club tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Club tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
86% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Forward tees
Test your setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
63% match
For Forward tees
Set up for success, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Forward tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Forward tees
Set up par or better, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Forward tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Forward tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started77% match
For Forward tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Championship tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory17%
52% match
For Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Garnet/Black
Get answers to common questions about playing Garnet/Black and what to expect.
How difficult is Garnet/Black for mid-handicap golfers?
Garnet/Black presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Garnet/Black?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5624 yards. The back tees extend to 6717.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Garnet/Black?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Garnet/Black and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6717.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Garnet/Black and how should I play it?
Garnet/Black 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 Garnet/Black strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6717.0 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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