63% match
For Black tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Club At Blackthorne
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
The Club At Blackthorne Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Club At Blackthorne, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Club At Blackthorne
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Club At Blackthorne.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1028 Blackthorne Dr, Jeannette, PA 15644, USA
Course Description
The Club at Blackthorne is a versatile event space and public golf facility located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It features a rustic chic venue with a spacious ballroom capable of hosting up to 250 guests and offers wedding and event services including ceremonies and receptions. The property emphasizes a neutral architectural backdrop suitable for various color schemes and styles, with a focus on weddings and related events. Located in Westmoreland County, it promotes itself as a premier venue for dream weddings and tours.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2005
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⭐5.0(1 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 The Club At Blackthorne, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of tee power and iron control on long par fours, while twin par fives create high-stakes choices between birdie grabs and bogey avoids.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685812 yards5314 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 184 | 412 | 171 | 384 | 385 | 198 | 416 | 336 | 2906 | 420 | 184 | 412 | 171 | 384 | 385 | 198 | 416 | 336 | 2906 | 5812 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684270 yards3904 metersCR 65.0Bogey 92.0Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 100 | 302 | 93 | 302 | 238 | 116 | 387 | 241 | 2135 | 356 | 100 | 302 | 93 | 302 | 238 | 116 | 387 | 241 | 2135 | 4270 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684886 yards4468 metersCR 68.8Bogey 97.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 127 | 347 | 113 | 325 | 325 | 153 | 416 | 252 | 2443 | 385 | 127 | 347 | 113 | 325 | 325 | 153 | 416 | 252 | 2443 | 4886 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Club At Blackthorne
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 profile24% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For Black tees
Test your setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Club At Blackthorne
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Club At Blackthorne. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Black tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring12%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control19%
Precision14%
31% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment16%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
41% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Scoring11%
74% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
40% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Scoring22%
Trajectory15%
51% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
60% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
75% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
65% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started64% 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%
44% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy29%
Alignment13%
76% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Club At Blackthorne
Get answers to common questions about playing The Club At Blackthorne and what to expect.
How difficult is The Club At Blackthorne for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Club At Blackthorne challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Club At Blackthorne?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5041 yards. The back tees extend to 5812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Club At Blackthorne?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Club At Blackthorne and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5812.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Club At Blackthorne 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 The Club At Blackthorne strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5812.0 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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