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3.9
1076 Reviews (1076)
5 Stars
449
4 Stars
471
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
88.0%
Recommend this course
989 out of 1076 reviews
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Avg Rating
4.0
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
120 out of 128 reviews
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3.8
181 Reviews (181)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.6%
Recommend this course
155 out of 181 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6624 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.8

The player-friendly Blackstone Golf Course boasts a reputation of being an excellent course for families. The gently undulating landscape is approachable to beginners while still providing a fair amount of challenge. The rolling terrain requires accuracy but most holes allow for short irons if you're willing to risk hitting your ball into the treetops. There is a stream that meanders through the golf course, coming into play on a number of holes. It also crosses through Blackstone's driving range. Strategically placed bunkers are also scattered throughout. The greens are in excellent condition, providing great putting surfaces. Blackstone Golf Course has garnered a local following because of its playability, which is helped by three sets of tees, and extremely reasonable rates. It's an excellent location for a casual round.

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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Greens Tif Dwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #22)

Reviews

3.9
1076 Reviews (1076)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 14
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 53
Forced Carries 42
Bunkers 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 33
Seniors 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 56
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Subtle Gem

Not expecting much for the money, I was pleasantly impressed with Blackstone Golf Club. The practice facility is sparse, but that’s where the mediocrity ends. The fairways are mostly adequate although sometimes a bit bare ( it was January). The greens are fantastic and challenging. Bunkers are well maintained but could use a few more rakes. Elevation changes are breathtaking and add a bit of calculation needed. The carts are top notch although the constant advertisements are distracting. Overall, I’d play this course again anytime.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fairways

Fairways are in REALLY REALLY BAD shape greens are perfect

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Fine If Playing Greens Only

We've played this course many times and always enjoy the layout and the challenge of going back and forth over the ravine. Sadly the fairways are in very poor shape. The greens are beautiful but it's getting there that you have to go through washouts and fairways that look like they have not seen water in a month.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem in the panhandle

I recently moved to Panama City Beach and asked some locals for the best course for the best value and Blackstone kept getting mentioned, so I had to check it out. I've since played the course 3 times in the first 6 weeks of living here, and I'm an hour drive away.
This course is definitely not your typical Florida course. There are elevation changes on many of the holes, and they are natural and not man-made. It's much more reminiscent of a course in Ohio that I used to play.
Now, the course has had some natural issues keeping the fairways in the best shape, but the greens are near perfect.
The staff has been extremely friendly, particularly a gentnamed Kirby.
Looking forward to playing this course many times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good value, very good greens

Very good value. Some patchy spots in fairways. Greens rolled great and were very good condition. Would play this course again when in 30A. About an hour drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite course in the area!

Beautiful rolling course that is challenging with lush greens. Staff is always friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for value!

My first time playing this course, well worth the drive from Navarre. The greens rolled very nice and are well manicured.
Elevation changes and tight fairways can make scoring difficult. Staff and other patrons were very friendly. Overall a great experience. Will be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Probably won’t go back.

Course in poor shape. Greens were good but that was it. Back nine fairways better than front. It was like hitting off cement. No grass, rough fairways. We are snowbirds-first time here. We tried it because it had good reviews-but won’t be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good for what it is!

Being January the tee boxes and fairways are rough, but like everyone else said the greens are gorgeous (although quite FAST). Definitely a challenging track for an intermediate player, but a cool course with a lot of elevation change and green slope. Nice carts too!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely place to play

The course layout is challenging - tight fairways, deep gorges that have to be negotiated from the tee, and the ever-present sandy soils that makes it difficult to chip accurately that permeates the southern United States. But for all that, Blackstone is a fun and very pretty track that has lots of character and subtlety.

Just leave your ego, and maybe your driver, at home. :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some of the best greens!

The overall course was in pretty good shape. Tee boxes and fairways could have used a little work but it is winter time so I didn't expect perfect conditions. However, the greens were some of the best I've ever played on. They rolled true and fast making the putting very consistent. I must have just timed it perfectly not long after they aerated and rolled them or something, but I loved them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfect

The course was perfect today. The greens are in really good shape. The fairways was amazing when we found them. Course looked like it’s old self. Can’t wait to go back for another round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens alone are worth the drive, fast and rolled, best putting conditions in months

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are running fast and look great, best greens around, equal to Regatta Bay at 1/3 the green fee, worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value, Great Conditions

We like this course for its back and forth over a creek with doglegs and blind shots. For mid December the course was in fantastic shape with almost all tee boxes and greens in super shape. Secured a Deal Time deal for $27 each including cart - great way to spend an afternoon! Definitely going to return while in the area over the holidays.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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