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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn (Black) | 72 | 7136 yards | 74.8 | 136 |
| Overhead Door (Red) | 72 | 6551 yards | 72.0 | 131 |
| Leprechaun (White) | 72 | 5961 yards | 69.5 | 125 |
| Heather (Purple) | 72 | 5181 yards | 70.6 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 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 M: 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 M: 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 M: 65.6/114 W: 70.6/118 | 298 | 199 | 122 | 438 | 342 | 254 | 430 | 90 | 320 | 2493 | 263 | 325 | 325 | 154 | 324 | 424 | 105 | 353 | 415 | 2688 | 5181 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
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Multiple options for first tee Photo submitted by u000006195411 on 09/06/2025
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 11/02/2023
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Drive-through barn on course. Photo submitted by u093284815 on 11/23/2019
Sandman is alive and well at Blackthorn
I was in way too many sand traps. The sand was hard packed and difficult to get a good shot out. The course was in great shape. The greens were hard to read. Enjoyed the challenge.
Amazing course and value
First time playing the course. The conditions were perfect and the course is well maintained. This is a challenging and fun course and one of the better values for the price I think I've ever played. Would love to play here again anytime in the future.
One of my favorite
This is a course worth the drive. One of my favorite courses in Indiana and a must play
Awesome
This is very nice layout it’s long and it’s challenging from every aspect. It’s fun and it’s great course to play. Put on your bucket list.
Great Course
Course is always a great place to play. Greens are very fast
Gem
I can’t believe I haven’t played here once since living in the area for 11 years. I’ll be bac…often.
The course was just perfect and the grounds are beautiful. What a gem.
Played this course as part of a golf trip to/around the Cleveland area in late May 2023. This course was included on our itinerary based on its listing as a Top Course by Golf Advisor.
PACE: Went out early and never really had anyone in front or behind us.
CONDITION: This course was in excellent condition. The tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers all were in fantastic condition. The greens were quite fast, but ran true.
LAYOUT: Played the Red tees (6,500). This course is difficult. It starts with the semi-blind tee shot on #1. This visual intimidation off the tee is a theme throughout the course. The course uses the topography and well-placed bunkers to challenge you off the tee. The greens are very fast, but fair. All of the par 3s are fun, and the par 5s are challenging. Felt like I was hitting a lot of long irons into the par 4s. Given the layout of this course, I would recommend taking a cart; I wouldn’t consider this course to be walkable.
STAFF: Got us paid and out on the course.
VALUE: Given the conditions and quality of this course, I felt the price was fair.
I had no expectations going into Blackthorn. But next time I go (and there will be a next time) I'll be sure to be focused and ready for a challenge. For an 8-handicap this course is a good, and enjoyable test.
Great course
Challenging greens. Great layout. Recommend to play
Beautiful Course
Course was in excellent condition and everyone was very friendly. Nice driving range which includes a putting green and a chipping green with bunker shots.
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