Blackthorn Golf Club Indiana
Blackthorn Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Indiana, playing 7,136 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.6 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,136 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Indiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7217, -86.3306 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,136 | 72 | 74.6 | 144 |
| Red | 6,551 | 72 | 71.5 | 132 |
| Blue | 5,961 | 72 | 69.1 | 124 |
| White | 5,181 | 72 | 70.6 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.6/144 | 410 | 336 | 203 | 554 | 465 | 400 | 549 | 183 | 445 | 3545 | 365 | 448 | 457 | 235 | 436 | 525 | 137 | 454 | 534 | 3591 | 7136 |
| Red 71.5/132 | 390 | 292 | 170 | 518 | 440 | 360 | 518 | 158 | 404 | 3250 | 324 | 407 | 412 | 200 | 392 | 501 | 134 | 416 | 515 | 3301 | 6551 |
| Blue 69.1/124 | 365 | 272 | 147 | 484 | 388 | 283 | 494 | 118 | 380 | 2931 | 302 | 366 | 370 | 174 | 382 | 449 | 117 | 395 | 475 | 3030 | 5961 |
| White 70.6/118 | 298 | 199 | 122 | 438 | 342 | 254 | 430 | 90 | 320 | 2493 | 263 | 325 | 325 | 154 | 324 | 424 | 105 | 353 | 415 | 2688 | 5181 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,136 yards, 74.6/144)
Course rating 2.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,961 yards, 69.1/124)
1,175 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,181 yards, 70.6/118)
1,955 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 554 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Blackthorn Golf Club?
Blackthorn Golf Club has a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 70.6 with a slope of 118.
How long is Blackthorn Golf Club?
From the back tees, Blackthorn Golf Club plays 7,136 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Blackthorn Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 465-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Blackthorn Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,136 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,181 yards).
Is Blackthorn Golf Club public or private?
Blackthorn Golf Club is a public golf course in Indiana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Blackthorn Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Bowler's Country Club, South Bend Country Club, Elbel Golf Course, Burke Golf Course (Notre Dame).
Is there a yardage book for Blackthorn Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Blackthorn Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Blackthorn Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Blackthorn Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Blackthorn Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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