29% match
For Silver tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thornblade Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Thornblade Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thornblade 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thornblade 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thornblade Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jhines@thornbladeclub.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
1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650, USA
Course Description
Thornblade Club can offer an exceptional quality of life to you, your family, and your business acquaintances. Enjoy exclusive membership privileges and unleash the power of making lasting friendships and building business relationships through member interaction.Our friendly, qualified staff is dedicated to providing personal recognition and special attention to every member. Bringing all of the best amenities together, Thornblade Club has something for everyone - recreational activities, social events, meeting facilities, on-site catering, and more!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1989
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⭐4.7(244 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 Thornblade Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking relentlessly through par fours and fives that demand precise drives and irons into greens. Back nine ramps up pressure with sharply higher slope and bogey ratings for bigger scoring risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726580 yards6017 metersCR 78.7Bogey 113.7Slope 148
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 58.3 · Slope 154
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 516 | 435 | 147 | 516 | 160 | 380 | 409 | 150 | 3146 | 389 | 182 | 365 | 418 | 420 | 515 | 520 | 183 | 442 | 3434 | 6580 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726151 yards5624 metersCR 76.2Bogey 110.0Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 56.4 · Slope 149
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 495 | 408 | 127 | 487 | 141 | 370 | 370 | 140 | 2945 | 362 | 164 | 318 | 402 | 372 | 505 | 510 | 160 | 413 | 3206 | 6151 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725532 yards5058 metersCR 73.0Bogey 104.8Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 470 | 368 | 117 | 471 | 135 | 341 | 340 | 112 | 2713 | 334 | 151 | 300 | 343 | 298 | 443 | 418 | 144 | 388 | 2819 | 5532 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thornblade 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 profile41% match
For Silver tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Silver tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment13%
Scoring13%
79% match
For Silver tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Thornblade Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thornblade Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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42% match
For Silver tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
59% match
For Silver tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
87% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Silver tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started41% match
For Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy15%
Scoring15%
81% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Black tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
48% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Black tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Black tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
82% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started79% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
54% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Scoring12%
58% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Green tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
41% match
For Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Visualization19%
41% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Green tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
74% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Thornblade Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
28th Annual Blade Junior Classic
7/13/2026
Tournament
28th Annual Blade Junior Classic
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thornblade Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thornblade Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thornblade Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thornblade Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 148.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thornblade Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6056 yards. The back tees extend to 6580.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thornblade Club?
With a course rating of 78.7 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 Thornblade Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6580.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Thornblade Club and how should I play it?
Thornblade Club 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 Thornblade Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6580.0 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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